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Minutes 1969MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD January 2 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Planning Commission was called to order at 4 00 p m , on Thursday January 2 1969 in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Vice Chairman Borders presiding PRESENT Borders, Cardoza, Davis & Evans ABSENT: Worley Also present was Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS: General discussion ensued regarding various planning matters RECESS: The Vice Chairman declared a recess at 5.10 p m until 7.30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 30 p m , in the City Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Worley presiding PRESENT. Borders, Cardoza, Davis, Worley & Evans ABSENT* None Also present were Assistant City Attorney, Leonard Hampel' and Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Borders and unanimously carried that the Minutes of December 19, 1968 be approved as mailed ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications presented at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 54, JAMES M. HELMER The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of the home for a mail order business, requested by James M Helmer, 4992 Abraham Street, Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No 54 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#68-79, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed permit No one appeared speaking in favor or in opposition to the request -1- Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1969 There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Borders, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 54, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#68-79, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results* TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 55, MRS. EVELYN MADRIGAL: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of the home for the sale of cake decorating supplies, requested by Mrs Evelyn Madrigal, 9232 Denni Street, Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No 55 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#68-80, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested permit Mrs Madrigal, applicant, addressed the Commission stating she was the applicant and offering to answer any questions the Commission might have Commissioner Evans stated she had a doubt as to whether the request would meet conditions 3 and 4 of the Home Occupation Permit Criteria, in regard to the materials not being produced in the home and the increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic Commissioner Borders stated he would be in favor of granting the request, since the home faced onto Denni Street and not a residential street, where the increase in traffic would become a nuisance to the neighborhood Following further discussion of the proposed operation there being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Borders seconded by Commissioner Davis and carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 55, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#68-80, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results* AYES 4 COMMISSIONERS. Borders, Cardoza, Davis, & Worley NOES. 1 COMMISSIONER: Evans ABSENT 0 COMMISSIONERS None PUBLIC HEARING RE* ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-176, INITIATED BY CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90 to change the zone of a certain parcel of land generally located on the south side of Orange Avenue approximately 600' easterly of Valley View Street from R-1 (One -family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple -family Residential), initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission, known as Zone Change No Z-176 -2- Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1969 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#68-81, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed change of zone Mr Clarence Nizischu, Buena Park, addressed the Commission stating he represented the property owner Mr Iwashita, and speaking in favor of the requested change of zone Discussion of the boundaries of the zone change ensued CHAIRMAN WORLEY DECLARED A RECESS AT 7.53 P M THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 7.55 P M Mr David Wild, Pauline Drive Cypress addressed the Commission speaking in opposition to the change of zone stating it would add to the vehicular traffic in the area Commissioner Evans stated she felt the proposed zoning would be the best zoning for the area Commissioner Borders stated he felt it appeared to be the best use of the land Commissioner Cardoza asked about the proposed use of the property and was advised by the Assistant City Attorney that the uses permitted in the proposed zone was the only consideration at this time, not the exact use or precise plan for the development of the property and that the Commission and/or Council could not condition a zone change Commissioner Borders stated he felt there was a strong need for multiple - family zoning in the subject area because of the close proximity to the Junior College There being no written communications and no further oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Commission adopt Resolution No 449 recommending approval of Zone Change No Z-176 to the City Council At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results: TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE• VARIANCE NO V-265; HOWARD A. WEYKER, D.V.M.• The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from the Zoning Ordinance No 90 to allow the construction of a brick and wrought iron fence around the front yard area and construction of a pool to within three feet from the easterly property line on property generally located at 4366 Avenida Carmel, requested by Howard A Weyker, D V M , 4366 Avenida Carmel, Cypress, California, known as Variance No V-265 The Secretary advised the Commission that the applicant had withdrawn the application, therefore, no action was required from the Commission -3- Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1969 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMISSIONS: Commissioner Davis suggested changing the format of the afternoon session of the Commission to handle more business at that time Commissioner Borders stated that he felt some developers might be more in favor of that suggestion, as they could handle their business during business hours The Secretary suggested that the public hearings could be conducted at the evening session and the subdivisions and all other business not requiring a public hearing could be considered at the afternoon session Commissioner Worley stated he definitely felt the public hearings should be held at the evening session The Commission generally agreed with the Secretary's suggestion and advised him to proceed in that manner in setting up the agenda for the meetings Commissioner Cardoza addressed the Commission stating he felt the Commission should have more input and involvement with the Architectural Control Committee of the City Commissioner Borders asked if the Architectural Control Committee of the City had any criteria by which they operated Discussion ensued between the Commission and Secretary in regard to the Goals Program and proposed Townscape and Urban Design Element of the General Plan, which would eventually determine the criteria by which the Committee would operate Commissioner Cardoza stated he felt the Commission should have more input into the type of architecture used in residential and commercial developments The Assistant City Attorney advised the Commission as to the legal controls the City could assume Commissioner Evans asked if it would be proper to ask for a report from the City Attorney's office and Planning Department as to this matter and setting up an architectural review board with definite criteria The Assistant City Attorney suggested that the item be added to the agenda of the next joint meeting of the Commission and City Council Commissioner Cardoza suggested that the Secretary of the Commission be asked to submit a report of some type on this matter prior to any such joint meeting The Assistant City Attorney stated he would prepare a report on the general framework and legalities involved in attempting to gain more control of the architecture and general appearance of the community prior to any such joint meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM H W SANT RE• EXTENSION OF TIME FOR VARIANCE NO V-262: The Secretary presented a written communication from H W Sant, Security Development Co requesting a sixty (60) day extension of time for Variance No V-262 It was moved by Commissioner Borders, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried to place the item on the agenda for consideration at this time -4- ■ 7 Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1969 Discussion ensued regarding the original variance request, with Commissioner Cardoza stating he felt the project was not as well planned as it should be and pointing out some areas where additional landscaping treatment, etc , would have greatly improved the development It was then moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Borders and carried to grant a ninety (90) day extension of time for Variance No V-262 At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results* AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS. Borders, Davis, Worley and Evans NOES 1 COMMISSIONER• Cardoza ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Worley declared the meeting adjourned at 8.53 p m CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: ECRETARY,O THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING C0MMISSI0N OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD January 20, 1969 The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Planning Commission was called to order at 4 30 p m , on Monday, January 20, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Vice Chairman Borders presiding PRESENT Borders, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT. Davis and Worley Also present were Assistant City Attorney, Leonard Hampel, Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley, and Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried the Minutes of January 2, 1969 be approved as mailed CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6839; LARWIN COMPANY. The Vice Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of Tentative Tract Map No 6839 consisting of approximately five (5) acres 25 R-1 (One -family Residential) lots, generally located on the south side of Orange Avenue, approximately 660' easterly of Graham Street, south of the extension of Peach Street, requested by Larwin Company, 9300 Wilshire Blvd , Beverly Hills California The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-1 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval Mr Devere Anderson addressed the Commission stating he represented the Larwin Company, proposed developer of the Tract and indicating that they had met with the staff and were in accordance with all recommended conditions except condition #2, which they would request be modified He stated they would be willing to install the six foot (6') retaining wall designed for a six foot wall above the highest finished grade but not install the six feet above the highest finished grade Commissioner Borders stated he was in favor of the staff's recommended condition, which would guarantee that the wall would be uniform in appearance if constructed by the developer Mr Anderson then suggested that the developer be allowed to install the 6' retaining wall with a 6 chain link fence on top Commissioner Evans stated that the future property owners would probably not want a chain link fence and most likely construct a block wall in addition to or replacing the chain link fence which would mean the desired uniformity of appearance would not be attained Commissioner Borders stated he felt the staff had outlined the most logical solution to the problem and felt the condition should be imposed as stated, with an addition in regard to the appearance of the entire 12', suggesting that the following sentence be added to the condition "The block wall shall be constructed from the ground to the top of the wall to appear as one continuous wall Planning Commission Minutes January 20, 1969 It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried the Commission approve Tentative Tract Map No 6839 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-1, on file in the Planning Department with the following changes and/or additions. "2 adjacent Tract's lots The block wall shall be constructed from the ground to the top of the wall to appear as one continuous wall " "8 Street trees shall be furnished by the developer and approved by the City staff. The Vice Chairman called for a roll call vote results of which were as follows TO WIT: ALL AYES REPORT FROM SECRETARY OF COMMISSION RE• REQUEST FROM TEXACO COMPANY FOR ANNEXATION NO 69-1 The Secretary advised the Commission that he had received a request from the Texaco Company to annex the gas station owned by them on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Sumner Place He stated, if the Commission wished to consider the request, the first motion would be to place the item on the Agenda at this time It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to place Annexation No 69-1 on the Agenda for consideration at this time The Secretary then pointed out the location of the property involved and reported that the staff's recommendation was that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the annexation of the property indicated as Annexation No 69-1 It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Commission adopt Resolution No 450 recommending to the City Council the annexation of the property indicated as Annexation No 69-1 The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT ALL AYES REQUEST FROM CITY COUNCIL RE. PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY OF FEASIBILITY OF CREATING CIVIC CENTER OVERLAY ZONING IN AREAS ADJACENT TO CYPRESS JUNIOR COLLEGE CAMPUS The Vice Chairman announced the next item of business was a request from the City Council that the Planning Commission conduct a study of all areas adjacent to the Cypress Junior College Campus to determine the feasibility of creating a Civic Center overlay zone for architectural control The Secretary advised the Commission that, due to the power failure, if they wished, this item could be continued until the next regular meeting of the Commission It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to continue this item to the next regular meeting of the Commission ADJOURNMENT. The Secretary reminded the Commission that the meeting should be adjourned to the following Monday, January 27th for the Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 5:05 p m to Monday January 27th at 4 00 p m -2- Planning Commission Minutes ATTEST: January 20, 1969 VICI IRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ETAR3e, LANNI`G COMMISSION MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD JOINTLY WITH THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL January 27, 1969 Chairman of the Planning Commission Wayne Worley called the adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission to order at 4 47 p m , with the following in attendance. PRESENT. Commissioners Borders Cardoza, Evans and Worley ABSENT Commissioner Davis Chairman Worley then declared the Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 4.48 p m to the City Employees' Lounge for conduct of the joint meeting with the City Council The joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission was reconvened at 5.05 p.m. in the City Employees' Lounge, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Richard L Bowen presiding PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel Kanode Noe and Bowen Commissioners Borders, Cardoza, Evans and Worley ABSENT. Commissioner Davis Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex City Attorney James E Erickson, Administrative Assistants Gene Poertner and Douglas Dunlap, Planning Director George Putnam, and Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder It was moved by Commissioner Borders, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to defer to Councilmanic procedures General discussion ensued in reference to the services provided by the Cypress Park and Recreation District and a request was made by the Planning Commission members to up -date the Master Plan in reference to park and recreation activities The City Manager summarized the activities of the City in reference to the Recreation Element of the Master Plan and the steps that had been taken to implement the recommendations of the Citizens Committee report on park and recreation services which was presented to the City Council in 1965 The City Manager also advised that the staff was in the process of completing a study of the Park and Recreation District as a part of the over-all analysis of special districts within the community It was further reported that a similar study of park and recreation services was now underway in the City of La Palma. Following discussion, it was generally agreed that the members of the Planning Commission would be provided a copy of the Staff Report regarding the Cypress Park and Recreation District upon completion General discussion also was held regarding the need to impose architectural controls for all zones in the community This suggestion by the Planning Commission was the result of the study requested by the City Council in regulating the multiple family type developments in the City During this discussion, it was suggested that any controls of this type that were imposed should be realistic. The City Council encouraged the members of the Planning Commission to proceed with their investigation of controls of multiple family developments and requested the staff to cooperate in these studies RECESS It was moved by Councilman Noe seconded by Councilman Kanode, and unanimously carried to recess at 5 55 p m until 7.30 p m that evening -1- Planning Commission Minutes January 27, 1969 ADJOURNMENT ° There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Borders seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 5.55 p.m. (Li( /r/� CHA " OF THE P ATTEST: CRETARY SF TH P ING COMMISSION ING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD February 6, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Planning Commission was called to order at 4:07 p m , on Thursday, February 6, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California, Secretary of the Planning Commission, George Putnam presiding PRESENT. Cardoza, Davis, and Evans ABSENT. Borders and Worley Also present were: Assistant City Engjneer, Ray Coakley, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 20 1969 be approved as mailed STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS The Secretary stated that Commissioner Evans had requested information on the zoning of some small parcels of property in the City that appeared to be "spot" zoned and he proceeded to outline those parcels, giving the background of the zoning of the parcel, its compatibility with surrounding zones and uses, and the staff's recommendation as to what action, if any, should be taken to rezone the property The Secretary reported that Parcel 111, on the south side of Lincoln Avenue just westerly of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, consisting of three properties, only has frontage on Lincoln Avenue, which is zoned H -C (Highway Commercial), however, the rear portion of the parcels are zoned R-4, which is compatible with the property to the southwest of the subject parcels but having no frontage on any street would prove to be very difficult to develop as such For this reason the staff was recommending that a zone change be initiated by the Commission to rezone the three parcels to H -C (Highway Commercial) to allow them to be developed along with the northerly portion The Secretary further reported that Parcel #2, located on Watson Street, south of Camp Street was zoned R-4 (High Density Multiple -family Residential) and had a church existing on the property. He informed the Commission that a church was permissible in any zone subject to a conditional use permit therefore, the staff had no recommendation as to whether the zone should be changed or not, and also pointed out that the surrounding property presently in unincorporated area of the County was zoned for multiple -family and, if ever annexed would probably be zoned the same in the City, therefore this piece of property would be compatible with that surrounding zone and not appear to be spot zoning. CHAIRMAN WORLEY ARRIVED AT 4 20 P M AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM AND PRESIDED OVER THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING The Secretary continued, stating that Parcel 4#3, located on the west side of Moody Street just northerly of Park Avenue, was presently zoned R-4 and had a single-family home existing on the property He reported that, at the time of the development of the adjacent tract, the property owner had held out this piece from the rezoning, but the staff felt at this time that the property should be rezoned to R-1 to comply with the adjacent residential area existing and the area zoned for future R-1 use northerly of the parcel -1- Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1969 Discussion ensued regarding establishing an off-street parking zoning for the areas southerly of the properties fronting on Lincoln Avenue, but fronting on streets southerly of Lincoln Avenue that are presently zoned for R-4 uses COMMISSIONER BORDERS ARRIVED AT 4.45 P M AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM Following further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to set public hearings for consideration of changing the zones on Parcel 411 and Parcel 413 as described by the Secretary The Secretary presented his report entitled "Conditional Use Permits for Multiple -family Uses", which outlined the fact that the City Council had requested that the Planning Commission give consideration to requiring conditional use permits for all multiple -family structures when the property is within 100' of an R-1 (One -family Residential) zone boundary and also take under consideration the advisability of requiring a conditional use permit for all multiple -family structures located within the community. He continued, stating that the expressed purpose for this consideration was that the City Council felt that a review of the multiple -family structures should be undertaken to ensure its compatibility and good architectural standards with surrounding land uses He stated another solution might be to direct the staff to look into establishing some design criteria He suggested that the City ask a talented architectural firm to establish design criteria for each neighborhood and an overall design criteria for the City. Following considerable discussion of the available methods, it was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried to authorize the Secretary to proceed to gather information and a cost estimate of such a project from a competent architect. RECESS The Chairman declared a recess at 5.30 p m until 7.30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7.30 p m , in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Worley presiding. PRESENT. Cardoza, Davis, Worley & Evans ABSENT Borders Also present were• Assistant City Attorney, Leonard Hampel, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley and Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R. Putnam ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications presented at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 56, WILLIAM J BURNS: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home located at 4166 Cheshire Drive, Cypress, for a firearms service, consisting of buying firearms, parts, or components for same over the telephone, requested by William J. Burns, 4166 Cheshire Drive, Cypress, California known as Home Occupation Permit No 56 -2- a Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1969 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-02, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request Mr, William J Burns applicant addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions the Commission might have There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No, 56 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC##69-02, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results: TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE• HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 57; EDWARD R WHITEHEAD: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an appliation for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home located at 4280 Via Verde, Cypress, as a business address and for receiving phone calls for a house painter, requested by Edward R Whitehead 4280 Via Verde Cypress California known as Home Occupation Permit No 57 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-03, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request No one appeared speaking in favor or in opposition to the request. Commissioner Evans inquired as to whether the applicant had a paint truck in which he might store paint and materials that might prove to be a hazard as well as an eyesore if parked in front of the home The Secretary replied he did not know as the applicant did not state so on the application and was not present to answer the question himself Commissioner Cardoza stated he felt the item should be continued and the applicant requested to attend the next meeting to provide the answer to this question and possible other questions It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Commission continue the public hearing for consideration of Home Occupation Permit No 57 to the next regular meeting of the Commission and direct the Secretary to request the applicant's presence at that meeting At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results: TO WIT. ALL AYES - 3- Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1969 PUBLIC HEARING RE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 58, MARION R CROSSLAND. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home for the preparation of credit packages on mortgage loans, in a home located at 4287 Via Largo requested by Marion R Crossland 4287 Via Largo Cypress known as Home Occupation Permit No 58 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary read Planning Staff Report PC#69-04, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 58, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-04 on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results: TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO V-266; ROBERT W RANKIN: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from Section 125 7 of the Zoning Ord No 90 to allow the construction of a six foot (6') high block wall fence to the side property line abutting Shasta Circle, with a ten foot (10') radius in lieu of the required fifteen foot (15') triangular area, on property generally located at 9131 Whitney Way, Cypress, requested by Robert W Rankin 9131 Whitney Way Cypress California known as Variance No. V-266 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-05, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested variance Mr Robert Rankin applicant addressed the Commission asking that the proposed condition, requiring the wall in the front yard area of Lot 87 and in the vision clearance area be constructed of slumpstone, as the problem had been worked out with the neighbor who had requested the condition Mr Compton Domville owner of Lot 87 of Tract 6219 next door to the applicant, addressed the Commission stating he was the neighbor who had requested the condition requiring slumpstone material, and informing the Commission that he did not feel that the slumpstone was necessary; that they had only been inquiring as to what material would be used, not requesting it be made a condition of approval, therefore, he would have no objection to the Commission eliminating the condition recommended The Secretary stated that the staff had no objection if the Commission wished to eliminate the condition There being no written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the public hearing closed -4- Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1969 It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Commission adopt Resolution Noe 451 approving said Variance V-266 At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results* TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE VARIANCE NO, V-267, MELVEN GENSER OUTDOOR SIGNS, FOR CREATIVE DISPLAY ADVERTISING The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from the Sign Ordinance to allow two subdivision directional signs on the southeast corner of Valley View Street and Katella Ave , requested by Melven Genser Outdoor Signs, 5321 Vineland Ave , No Hollywood, for Creative Display Advert , Box 15683 Del Valle Station Long Beach Calif , known as Variance No V-267 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-06, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request. Mr Ray Murphy, representing Melven Genser Outdoor Signs, addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions the Commission might have Discussion ensued regarding the proposed location of the signs and the signs existing in the subject area There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Following considerable discussion Commissioner Evans stated in view of the fact that there are existing signs on Valley View Street in the general area, she would move that the Commission adopt Resolution No 452 denying Variance No V-267 Commissioner Cardoza seconded the motion At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results: AYES. 3 COMMISSIONERS Cardoza, Worley and Evans NOES: 1 COMMISSIONER. Davis ABSENT 1 COMMISSIONER. Borders PUBLIC HEARING RE. VARIANCE NO. V-268, MELVEN GENSER OUTDOOR SIGNS, FOR JOHN C LEAL• The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from the Sign Ordinance to allow two subdivision directional signs on the southwest corner of Valley View Street and Ball Road requested by Melven Genser Outdoor Signs for John C Leal 5962 Ball Road, Cypress, known as Variance No V-268 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-07, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request -5- Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1969 Mr. Ray Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions the Commission might have There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Following considerable discussion as to the need, locations and desirability of the signs, it was moved by Commissioner Davis to approve Variance No V-268 subject to the conditions recommended Motion died for lack of a second Discussion ensued regarding additional conditions being added regarding the height of the signs and the appearance and copy of the signs, as no rendering had been submitted by the applicant It was then moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Worley and carried that the Commission adopt Resolution No 453 approving Variance No. V-268, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-07, on file in the Planning Department, with the following additions: " 7 The signs shall not be over twenty feet (20') in overall height 8 The copy and style of the signs shall conform to that sign existing on the east side of Valley View Street between Cerritos and Katella, at the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks " At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results: AYES NOES: ABSENT 3 COMMISSIONERS Cardoza, Davis and Worley 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 1 COMMISSIONER Borders ABSTAIN. 1 PUBLIC HEARING RE ALE TUINHOUT COMMISSIONER. Evans VARIANCE NO. V-269, MELVEN GENSER OUTDOOR SIGNS FOR The Chairman announced the next item of business was a public hearing for consideration of an application for a variance from the Sign Ordinance to allow two subdivision directional signs on the southeast corner of Valley View Street and Orangewood Avenue, requested by Melven Genser Outdoor Signs for Ale Tuinhout 5842 Orangewood Ave , Cypress, Calif , known as Variance No. V-269 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary read Planning Staff Report PC#69-08, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mr Ray Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions the Commission might have There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Following general discussion it was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Worley, and unanimously carried that the Commission adopt Resolution No 454 approving said Variance V-269, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-08, with the additional conditions 7 and 8 as stated in the previous Variance, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results TO WIT: ALL AYES -6- Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1969 PUBLIC HEARING RE VARIANCE NO. V-271, MELVEN GENSER OUTDOOR SIGNS FOR GUILD HOMES, INC . The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from the Sign Ordinance to allow one subdivision directional sign at the northeast corner of Ball Road and Valley View Street, requested by Melven Genser Outdoor Signs, for Guild Homes, Inc , 9300 Wilshire Blvd , Beverly Hills, California, known as Variance No V-271 The Chairman declared the public hearing closed The Secretary read Planning Staff Report PC#69-10, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mr Ray Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions they might have There being no written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Variance No V-271, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-10 with the additional conditions 7 and 8 as outlined in the previous Variance V-268, on file in the Planning Department. At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results: TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. VARIANCE NO. V-272, MELVEN GENSER OUTDOOR SIGNS FOR GUILD HOMES, INC : The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from the Sign Ordinance to allow one subdivision directional sign at the northwest corner of Cerritos Ave and Walker Street, requested by Melven Genser Outdoor Signs for Guild Homes, Inc , known as Variance No V-272 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-11, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mr. Ray Murphy representing the applicant, addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions they might have There being no written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Commission adopt Resolution No 457 approving Variance No V-272, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-11, with the additional conditions 7 and 8 as outlined in the previous Variance V-268 on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results. TO WIT ALL AYES -7- Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1969 PUBLIC HEARING RE* VARIANCE NO. V-273, MELVEN GENSER OUTDOOR SIGNS, FOR GUILD HOMES, INC. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from the Sign Ordinance to allow one subdivision directional sign at the northwest corner of Cerritos Ave. and Moody St , requested by Melven Genser Outdoor Signs for Guild Homes, Inc , known as Variance No V-273 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-12, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request. Mr Ray Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions they might have. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission adopt Resolution No 458 approving Variance No V-273, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-12, with the additional conditions 7 and 8 as outlined in the previous Variance No. V-268 on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results: TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE; INITIATED BY SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT REQUEST OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an amendment to the Master Plan of Drainage - Additional of Storm Sewer 2-A-9, Walker Street, Newman to Karen, 2-A-10, Moody Street from 2-A-3 to Alaska Avenue, and 20-A-1 Storm Sewer Across Naval Air Station West of Valley View initiated by the Secretary of the Planning Commission at the request of the Public Works Director/City Engineer The Chairman declared the public hearing open Assistant City Engineer,Ray Coakley, presented the report from the office of the Director of Public Works and outlined the limits of the amendment The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission adopt Resolution No 459 recommending to the City Council the adoption of the amendment to the Master Plan of Drainage 01, At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. TO WIT ALL AYES REQUEST FROM CITY COUNCIL RE' PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY OF ZONING AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KNOTT AND CERRITOS The Chairman announced the next item of business was consideration of -8- Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1969 a request from the City Council for a Planning Commission study of the zoning at the southwest corner of Knott and Cerritos The Secretary proceeded to explain the past action and the history of the property, owned by Shell Oil Co at this location, that it had been a service station site, but had not developed as such, and the owner was trying to sell the property He then stated that the staff had recommended to the City Council that the property be rezoned to C-0 (Commercial Office) as it was evident a service station could not be supported at this location and the C-0 zoning would be more compatible with surrounding residential uses The City Council had then forwarded the matter to the Planning Commission for a recommendation. Following general discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission initiate a zone change to C-0 on the subject property and directed the staff to do so At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results* TO WIT. ALL AYES It was then moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission forward a request to the City Council to adopt an urgency ordinance restricting the issuance of a building permit on the subject property until the public hearing for consideration of the zone change is held At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results* TO WIT. ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM CITY COUNCIL RE PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY OF CIVIC CENTER OVERLAY ZONING ADJACENT TO CYPRESS JUNIOR COLLEGE: The Chairman announced the next order of business was continuation of consideration of a request from the City Council for a Planning Commission study of all areas adjacent to the Cypress Junior College Campus to determine the feasibility of creating a Civic Center overlay zoning for architectural control The Secretary reviewed the request from the City Council and suggested to the Commission that the areas to be included in the study should be college -orientated commercial and R-4 (High Density Multiple -family Residential) zoned property The Commission generally agreed with the suggestion of the Secretary and it was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to direct the staff to set this matter for public hearing and prepare the study for consideration at that time. REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMISSIONS. Due to the confusion arising from the variance applications for signs earlier in the evening it was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried to direct the staff to require elevations, plot plans drawn to scale showing exact sign location, and the copy of any sign requested by a variance in the future ADJOURNMENT* It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9.58 p m to the continuation of the Joint Meeting on Monday, February 10th, 1969 at 4 00 p m -9- Planning Commission Minutes ATTEST: February 6, 1969 CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ECRETAR E PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD February 20, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Planning Commission was called to order at 5.15 p m on Thursday, February 20, 1969 in the City Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Vice Chairman Borders presiding. PRESENT: Borders, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT. Davis and Worley Also present was. Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS: General discussion in referen0 to planning matters ensued, followed by a film presentation in reference to conservation and beautification RECESS: The Vice Chairman declared a recess at 5:45 p.m until 7:30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Worley presiding. PRESENT: Cardoza, Davis, Worley & Evans ABSENT: Borders MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 27, 1969 be approved as mailed. The Chairman announced that consideration of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 1969 would be continued to the next regular meeting of the Commission ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 57: EDWARD R. WHITEHEAD: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of the public hearing to consider a request for a home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home located at 4280 Via Verde, Cypress, as a business address and for receiving phone calls for a house painter, requested by Edward R. Whitehead, 4280 Via Verde, Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No. 57. The Chairman reminded those present that the public hearing was still open The Secretary reviewed Planning Staff Report PC1169-03, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval. Re also reviewed the action taken at the last meeting The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the reques t -1- Planning Commission Minutes February 0, 1969 Mr. Whitehead applicant, addressed the Commission adNising them that he did use an "El Camino' truck in the business and that it and all ladders, etc were stored in the garage at night He continued stating that he never stored more than five or six gallons of flammable - type enamel paint in his garage at one time and no more than two to four gallons of thinner, however, normally, the paint supplies would be stored on the job There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Cardoza stated that he felt the amount of storage was no more than any normal homeowner might store in his garage. Commissioner Evans stated she felt conditions should be added requiring the vehicle used in the business to be kept in the garage when not in use and limiting the amount of paint and materials to be stored It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 57, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-03, on file in the Planning Department, with the following additions and/or corrections. '3 A maximum of five (5) gallons of thinner and five (5) gallons of flammable type, enamel paint shall be stored on the pr( erty. 4 The vehicle used in the business shall be parked in the garage when not in use " At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE• HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 59, JAMES M. PINTUS The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home located at 5072 Marion Avenue for the production of a candle lamp, requested by James M Pintus, 5072 Marion Avenue, Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No 59 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-13 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval Several of the Commissioners stated they had questions in reference to the application. Due to the absence of the applicant it was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing for consideration of Home Occupation Permit No 59 to the next regular meeting of the Commission At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 60, BONNY R. COOK. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home located at 4802 Larwin Avenue for technical writing related to computer system programming and design, requested by Bonny R Cook, 4802 Larwin Avenue Cypress California known as Home Occupation Permit No 60 -2- Planning Commission Minutes February 20, 1969 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-14, which outlined the nature of the request the fact she had received approval from the Cypress Home Owners Association, due to living in Tanglewood condominium, and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mrs Cook applicant, addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions the Commission might have There being no written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 60 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-14, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results: TO WIT: ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 59, JAMES M PINTUS. Due to the arrival of Mr Pintus, the previous item's applicant, it was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried to rescind the motion to continue the public hearing for Home Occupation Permit No 59 The Chairman informed those present that the public hearing was open. Mr Pintus applicant addressed the Commission asking how the staff arrived at the recommended amount of storage to be allowed and the criteria restricting deliveries to the home The Secretary explained that the applicant had indicated that, generally, no more than five (5) gallons of resin would be stored, therefore, the staff assumed this would be a logical restriction In answer to a question from the Commission, Mr Pintus stated that the amount of catalyst used was at a ratio of 1 ounce per gallon of resin; he then showed the Commission a sample of the candle lamp Following general discussion• there being no written communications or oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was then moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 59, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-13, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. TO WIT: ALL AYES - 3- Planning Commission Minutes February 20, 1969 ADJOURNMENT• There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Worley declared the meeting adjourned at 8.10 p m CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: TARY'•F THE ANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD March 6, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Planning Commission was called to order at 4.25 p m on Thursday, March 6, 1969, in the City Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam presiding PRESENT Cardoza, Davis, and Evans ABSENT: Worley Also present were Administrative Intern, Gary Kariker, and Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of February 6 1969 as mailed. It was then moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Minutes of February 20 1969 be approved as mailed CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF TIME FOR VARIANCE NO V-246, J W KLUG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.* The Secretary announced the first item of business was consideration of an extension of time for Variance No V-246 for a subdivision directional sign located at the northwest corner of Valley View and Orange requested by J W Klug Development Co , Inc The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-15 which outlined the nature of the request, the fact there were additional homes to be sold and, therefore, the sign was needed to direct prospective customers to the model site for Pacesetter, and the Staff recommendation of approval Following general discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to grant the extension of Variance No V-246 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-15, on file in the Planning Department REFERRAL FROM ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT RE: COMMERCIAL DOG KENNEL: The Secretary announced the next item of business was consideration of a referral from the Orange County Planning Department regarding a request of Jean Miller 8151 Gay Street designated UP -3036 for expansion of a commercial kennel The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-16 which outlined the nature of the request, that being the construction of 25 new runs with shelters, a breeding pen, and a detached joint garage/storage building on property located within the unincorporated County area at 8151 Gay Street The report further stated that there would be no increase in the number of dogs• however fifty (50) dogs were permitted under the Orange County Zoning Code, and, that the Commission may forward any comments or recommendations they might have to the Orange County Planning Department, who would then forward these comments to the Orange County Planning Commission at the hearing It was moved by Commissioner Davis seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to direct the staff to communicate with the Orange County Planning Department transmitting the Commission's recommendation that all street improvements including curbs gutters, and sidewalks be required to assist in upgrading the area -1- Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 1969 REFERRAL FROM ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT RE OUTSIDE STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT. The Secretary announced the next item of business was consideration of a referral from the Orange County Planning Department regarding a request from Ellis W Jones, 4871 Bishop St designated as C-1366, for the outside storage of equipment The Secretary presented the application described the request, that being the outside storage of equipment used in connection with the landscape and irrigation business on property located in the unincorporated County area adjacent to the city limits of Cypress Following general discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to direct the staff to communicate with the Orange County Planning Department, informing them of the Commission's recommendation of requiring all street improvements, including curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, installation of a seven foot (7') block wall, requirement of a 15' landscape strip along frontage of subject property on Bishop Street and a 10' landscape strip along the frontage of the subject property on Lincoln Avenue, to make the use more compatible with the surrounding residential uses STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS: The Secretary informed the Commission that the State and Federal governments were now requiring each City to adopt a Housing Element of their General Plans. He proceeded to inform the Commission in regard to the housing shortage projected for years to come, and the various methods of solving the problem that other agencies and private industry had suggested He informed the Commission that he would forward to them materials concerning the Housing Element as he received them RECESS: The Secretary declared a recess at 5 25 p m until 7 30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER' The meeting was called to order at 7.31 p m , in the Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress California Chairman Worley presiding PRESENT. Cardoza, Davis, Worley & Evans ABSENT* None Also present were. Assistant City Attorney, Leonard Hampel, Administrative Intern Gary Kariker• and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications presented at this time It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Commission move to Item No 7 on the Agenda, due to the fact the major portion of the audience was in attendance for this item PUBLIC HEARING RE. CREATING A C -C (CIVIC CENTER) OVERLAY ZONING IN AREAS ADJACENT TO CYPRESS JUNIOR COLLEGE, INITIATED BY THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider creating a C -C (Civic Center) Overlay zoning in areas adjacent to the Cypress Junior College, which are presently zoned either commercially or for multiple -family usage, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission The Chairman declared the public hearing open -2- • Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 1969 The Secretary reported to the Commission on the origination of the item, explained the Civic Center Overlay District, that all uses within the district would be subject to architectural control of the buildings and their appearance does not affect the current use of the property; and did not apply to existing structures, only the modification of same and/or new structures being constructed on the property. The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the proposed overlay zoning Doris Egan, 6322 Orange Ave , Cypress addressed the Commission requesting further explanation of the zoning. The Secretary proceeded to further explain that it was an overlay zone and would not change the use of the property Mrs C L Wicker addressed the Commission asking what extra requirements there would be because of this overlay zone The Secretary advised Mrs Wicker that this zone would require a review of the plans for any new or modified buildings within the zone by the Planning Commission Mr Fred McKinley, 9091 Holder St , Cypress addressed the Commission stating he felt the extra requirements would make it even harder to sell the property Joseph Lourenco, 6344 Orange Ave , Cypress, addressed the Commission asking if it meant that just the plans must be approved by the Commission not requiring any more frontage, setbacks, etc The Secretary stated that he was right Wilhelmina Van Hunnick, 9141 Valley View Street, Cypress addressed the Commission asking what the architectural restrictions would be The Commission and staff informed her that it would restrict it to buildings with good designs that were aesthetically pleasing, not allowing buildings without design or of such an appearance that it would detract from the adjoining properties and the junior college Mr Glen Schraer, 9101 Holder Street, Cypress, addressed the Commission asking questions in regard to the extent of control the Commission would have or exercise Commissioner Cardoza gave his interpretation of the amount of control to be exercised, which generally agreed with that explanation given by the Secretary C L Wicker, Laguna Hills, addressed the Commission asking whether the zoning would mean that you would have to have an architect draw any plans to be considered. Mr Wicker then stated he felt it was a good idea, that it would improve the appearance of Cypress and might increase the possibility of selling the property rather than detract from it Mr Lourenco again addressed the Commission asking whether the Planning Commission could turn down an application if they felt it did not look good with the buildings on the surrounding properties The Secretary and Assistant City Attorney advised him that the Planning Commission could but this was not the intent of the ordinance Mr Lattin, owner of property at Lincoln and Valley View St , addressed the Commission asking what control the Planning Commission would have over the color of the structures Chairman Worley explained that, after original approval of the plans including the original coloring, all future changes in color would not be in the hands of the Commission Mark Wright, 6182 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress addressed the Commission stating he was opposed to the creation of the C -C zoning, due to the fact a conditional use permit would be required which, in the event of a potential buyer for his property, would delay the construction of any use said buyer would wish to put on the property and, therefore might cause the sale to fall through -3- Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 1969 The Assistant City Attorney pointed out to Mr Wright and those present that many uses in the present zoning already required a conditional use permit He continued, stating that it also gave adjacent property owners an opportunity to protest or express their feelings and/or requests for specific conditions to protect their property Commissioner Evans stated she felt she would be in favor of the conditional use permit requirement, that the extra time would be worth it to enhance the area around the junior college There being no written communications and no further oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Commission adopt Resolution No 460 recommending to the City Council the creation of a Civic Center (C -C) overlay zoning in those areas adjacent to the Cypress Junior College which are presently zoned commercially and/or for multiple -family residential purposes At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE- HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 61, VERNON L. GROTJOHN. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home for an office for a backhoe rental business, requested by Vernon L Grotjohn, 10451 Longden St , Cypress, known as Home Occupation Permit No 61 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC##69-17, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the requested permit. Mr Grotjohn, applicant, addressed the Commission stating he objected to the first condition recommended by the staff, restricting the parking of any truck over 1 ton used in the business from being parked or stored on any street within the community as he was planning to purchase a 3/4 ton pickup. Considerable discussion ensued in reference to the storage of the equipment at the home temporarily while the applicant worked on the backhoe or truck There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Davis and carried to approve Home Occupation Permit No. 61, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-17, on file in the Planning Department, with the change in condition 1/1 to read " any truck over 3/4 ton in size," At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS. Cardoza, Davis, and Evans NOES 1 COMMISSIONER Worley ABSENT. 0 COMMISSIONERS• None -4- Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 1969 Commissioner Worley explained he had voted "No" because he did not feel that the backhoe should be stored or worked on in a residential neighborhood PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 62; JOHN SCHUELER: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home for a drafting and design service for the construction industry requested by John Schueler 5632 Belle Ave , Cypress, known as Home Occupation Permit No 62 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-18, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Commissioner Evans asked the applicant if he was only using one room in the home for the business and not employing anyone Mr Schueler addressed the Commission informing Commissioner Evans that she was correct, only one room would be used and no one would be employed There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Commission grant Home Occupation Permit No 62 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-18 on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO Z-177, INITIATED BY CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90 to change the zone of a certain parcel of land from C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) to C-0 (Commercial Office), generally located on the southwest corner of Cerritos Ave and Knott Ave , initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission, known as Zone Change No Z-177 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-19, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval, and the attached report as it was presented to the City Council at their meeting of December 17th, 1968 He also reviewed the original action on the zone change The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed change of zone. Mr Jakin addressed the Commission stating he lived southerly of the subject property, and asking if there were any specific plans for the immediate use of the property The Secretary explained to Mr Jakin that the change of zone was under consideration because the City Council and Commission had felt another zone might be more compatible with the surrounding residential uses, and due to the fact that the property had not been developed on the other three corners of the intersection He further informed them that there were no plans submitted for the development of the property at this time -5- Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 1969 James Lewis, 10541 Knott Ave , Cypress addressed the Commission asking what type businesses would be permitted on the property if it were zoned C-0 (Commercial Office) The Secretary proceeded to read the permitted uses in the C-0 zone Mr Lewis then stated he would withdraw his objection to the zone change Mr Dale Lewis addressed the Commission stating he represented the Shell Oil Company, owner of the subject property and they were opposed to the change of zone because it would limit the use of the property and make it more difficult to sell which is what they were attempting to do. Due to this fact, they were requesting that the Commission not change the zone on the property There being no written communications and no further oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Evans stated she felt it would be an ideal location for a C-0 zone; being adjacent to an R-1,residential area Following further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Commission adopt Resolution No 461 recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change No Z-177 At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results TO WIT. ALL AYES ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Worley declared the meeting adjourned at 8 46 p m CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST. SECRET:.:' OF T PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD March 20, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Planning Commission was called to order at 4.30 p m on Thursday, March 20, 1969, in the City Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam presiding PRESENT. Wilke, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT- Davis and Worley Also present were Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley. and Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Commission approve the Minutes of the meeting of March 6, 1969, as mailed The Secretary advised the Commission that the first item of business scheduled for consideration, a tentative tract map, might take a considerable amount of time, therefore, he suggested that the Commission consider Item No 2 at this time The Commission generally agreed to move to Item No 2 REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE RE* HEIGHT LIMITATION IN MULTIPLE -FAMILY ZONES ADJACENT TO R-1 ZONES, CHARLES CHRISTIAN The Secretary stated the first item of business was the consideration of a request for interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance from Mr. Charles Christian regarding property located on the east side of Holder Street northerly of Orange Avenue, and the height limitation in multiple -family zones adjacent to R-1 zones The Secretary then presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-22, which outlined the nature of the reuqest for interpretation as to whether the restriction would apply to adjacent R-1 areas within other cities but adjacent to the subject property, and presented a map with an outline of the properties involved Mr Charles Christian addressed the Commission outlining the property involved and the adjacent property's use and zone Discussion ensued regarding the intent of the Zoning Ordinance requirement, resulting in the Commission generally agreeing that the setback does apply to R-1 areas in adjacent cities, but consideration may be given to a variance request for the subject property due to the configuration and use of the property to the south which appeared to be a future church site It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Commission determine that the interpretation of the section of the Zoning Ordinance involved applies to all adjacent jurisdictions At the direction of the Secretary, all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results - TO WIT ALL AYES -1- Planning Commission Minutes March 20, 1969 CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6657 (REVISED), ARMOUR BUILDING CO.. The Secretary announced the next item of business was consideration of Tentative Tract Map No 6657 (Revised), containing 37 42 gross acres and 215 R-1 lots, generally located at the southeast corner of Cerritos Ave and Holder Street, requested by Armour Building Co , 2731 W Lincoln Ave , Anaheim, California The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-23, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff's recommended conditions Mr Mark Gumbiner, representative of Harbor Development Co., addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions the Commission might have Discussion ensued in regard to the proposed tentative tract. Mr Larry Armour 2731 W Lincoln Ave , Anaheim, addressed the Commission speaking as the proposed developer of the property, asking that the condition in regard to Ferne Avenue be changed to allow them to abandon Ferne Avenue rather than putting it through and attach it to the tract adjacent to the east The Secretary recommended that the Commission ask for a study from the Police and Engineering Departments in reference to the abandoning of the street before any action is taken on removing the condition Commissioner Wilke stated he felt the Commission should have more information on the matter before making any decision on Ferne Avenue Considerable discussion ensued regarding whether to abandon Ferne Avenue or not Commissioner Wilke then stated he would like more information in order to see what alternatives the Commission had It was then moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Commission request reports on Ferne Avenue from the Engineering and Police Departments for the next meeting of the Commission RECESS - It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Commission recess at 6.00 p m until 7:30 p.m. that evening CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p m in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress California Chairman Worley presiding PRESENT Wilke, Cardoza, Davis, Worley and Evans ABSENT. None Also present were Acting City Attorney, Bruce Wallace, and Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Chairman announced that, due to the resignation of Commissioner Borders, who was Vice Chairman of the Commission, it was necessary to hold an election to elect another Vice Chairman. The Chairman announced that nominations were open for Vice Chairman Commissioner Evans nominated Commissioner Cardoza No further nominations were made, and it was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that nominations be closed -2- Planning Commission Minutes March 20, 1969 At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their ballot by voting machine, the results of which were as follows: AYES• 4 COMMISSIONERS Wilke, Davis, Worley and Evans NOES 0 COMMISSIONERS• None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS None ABSTAIN 1 COMMISSIONER: Cardoza ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. There were no oral communications presented at this time CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6657 (REVISED), ARMOUR BUILDING CO • The Secretary reviewed the action taken in the afternoon session for the benefit of those Commissioners who were not present Mr Mark Gumbiner, representing Harbor Development Co and the applicant, addressed the Commission explaining the situation regarding that portion of the tract designated as "Not A Part' Mr, Larry Armour, applicant, again addressed the Commission requesting approval of the map and that the Planning Commission ask the City Council to consider initiating eminent domain proceedings to acquire the southerly area of the "Not A Part portion of the tract to complete the street in that area and the park site Considerable discussion ensued in regard to the "Not A Part" portion of the subdivision, fencing, requirements, and the subdivision in general It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Tentative Tract Map No 6657 (Revised), subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-23 as amended, and on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, withthe following results. TO WIT• ALL AYES It was then moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission recommend to the City Council a study be made and consideration be given to proceeding with condemnation of that portion of the area indicated as "Not A Part" necessary to complete "A" Street and that portion of the park site not included, the subdivider to bear the cost for such proceedings PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 63, GEORGE C. FIELD. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home located at 4398 Via Largo for Aircraft and Pilot Services, consisting of pickup and delivery of aircraft and pilot accessories by members of the family, requested by George C Field, 4398 Via Largo, Cypress, California known as Home Occupation Permit No 63 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-20, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval -3- Planning Commission Minutes March 20, 1969 The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mr Field, applicant, addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions the Commission might have Commissioner Davis inquired as to whether the applicant would be storing any of the accessories mentioned Mr Field replied that there would be no storage There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried to approve Home Occupation Permit No 63, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-20, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 64; DONALD G BOHY: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home located at 4535 Shasta Circle, Cypress, for a wholesale drapery installation service, requested by Donald G Bohy, 4535 Shasta Circle, Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No 64 The Chairman declared the public hearing open. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-21, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mr Bohy, applicant addressed the Commission offering to answer any questions they might have There being no written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 64, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-21, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. TO WIT: ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMISSIONS• The Secretary announced that a public hearing had been scheduled for the Planning Commission for March 27th at 7:30 p m therefore the Commission should adjourn this meeting to that date and time It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to direct the Secretary to communicate with the Director of the Cypress Park and Recreation District to request that the Commission receive a copy of the District's proposed General Plan of Park Development to review prior to its completion in order to compare it with the existing Park and Recreation Element of the City of Cypress General Plan -4- Planning Commission Minutes March 20, 1969 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Worley declared the meeting adjourned at 8.30 p m until March 27th, 1969 at 7 30 p m in the Council Chambers ATTEST ETARY 0 CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD March 27, 1969 An adjourned meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 p m on Thursday, March 27, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Worley presiding PRESENT Cardoza, Davis, Worley and Evans ABSENT. Wilke Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-218; PICO CRAFT, INC , 4656 LINCOLN AVENUE, CYPRESS: The Chairman announced this was the time and the place for the public hearing to consider an application for Conditional Use Permit No C-218 submitted by Pico Craft Inc at 4656 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, to allow the operation of a manu- facturing plant for boats, marine equipment and supplies The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and asked the Secretary to present his report The Secretary read Planning Staff Report PC#69-24 dated March 27 1969 which outlined the nature of the request and the conditions which would be im- posed if this permit is approved The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor of or against this request Mr Don Pederson President of Pico Craft Inc addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request, stating it was the Company's plans for the use of this building to build a roadable or traversable houseboat that can be taken from the home staying within the requirements of the Highway Department, not to exceed the eight foot width requirementfor travel He further indicated that his Company, in manufacturing these boats would be building them on a plastic structure, basically of resin combined with a glass cloth material with different weaves of different strength There would be two types of material used, acetone or MEK's which would be stored in fire and explosive proof containers in small quantities with the entry door also being made fire and explosive proof Since these materials become dangerous when exposed to open air, all work will be done in a booth according to the requirements of Rule 66 of the Los Angeles Smog Control This booth is planned to be located under the twenty foot extension on the east side of the building The air in the booth will be filtered and always have relatively pure air in it at all times The Chairman asked if the Commission had any questions to direct to Mr Pederson In answer to a question from Commissioner Evans, Mr Pederson stated that the storage of material would be in a fire and explosive proof container, how- ever the Company is now working with the Building Department and Fire Department to determine the best location for it Commissioner Davis inquired as to whether there would be any cleaning or degreasing material required, to which inquiry Mr Pederson indicated there would be none The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against this request - 1 - Mr William Shafer, 9173 Ethel Cypress, addressed the Commission stating he had two questions regarding whether heat would be applied to any glass roving and to what extent, and also in reference to the location of the MEK building, suggested this be located to the north of the building which would keep it away from any residence, He also inquired as to what type of trap vents would be used In answer to Mr Shafer's first question, Mr Pederson stated there would be no heat applied to the glass rovings, as the material used would be cold - setting Mr Don Smiley, Secretary of the Pico Craft, Inc , addressed the Commission, indicating that the location of the MEK building or booth could be set to the north of the building, if agreeable with the owner of the building In reference to the type of board used for the vents, he stated this would be a combination of baffles and filter board Since there was no further audience participation for or against this re- quest, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for further comments or questions from the Commission In answer to Commissioner Cardoza's inquiry regarding the status of the conditions imposed on the previous conditional use permit covering Mr Hyatt's property, the Secretary indicated the status of the Hyatt use permit To Commissioner Davis's question regarding any high-speed saw operation, which might create excessive noise for surrounding residents, Mr Pederson indicated there would be only a wood saw operation and felt this would not create any excessive noise There being no further discussion Chairman Worley asked for a motion on this Conditional Use Permit request Commissioner Davis moved that this Conditional Use Permit be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in the Planning Staff Report Commissioner Evans moved to amend the motion to add the condition that the location of the storage material and booth be subject to the approval of the Building Department suggesting this be to the north of the building Commissioner Davis agreed to this amendment In answer to Commissioner Cardoza's inquiry in reference to imposing a condition controlling excessive noise, the Secretary stated this condition already imposed on the previous conditional use permit in Resolution No 408 would cover this permit also. Commissioner Cardoza then seconded this amendment to the original motion to approve Conditional Use Permit No C-218 to Pico Craft, Inc subject to the conditions outlined in the Planning Staff Report, adding the condition for the location of the material storage and booth The Chairman asked that the Commissioners cast their votes on this motion. TO WIT. ALL AYES ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission at this ad- journed meeting, Chairman Worley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p m to the next scheduled meeting to be held on April 3, 1969 ATTEST. 11/41/ CHA�M OF THE PL •,SING COMMISSION / L l� CRETARY F T P ANNING CO SSION � G - 2 - MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD April 3 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Planning Commission was called to order at 4.25 p m on Thursday April 3, 1969, in the City Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California, Vice Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT Wilke, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT* Davis and Worley Also present were Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley* and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES' It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried that the Minutes of March 20, 1969 be approved as mailed CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6932, S & S CONSTRUCTION CO . The Vice Chairman announced the first item of business was consideration of Tentative Tract Map No 6932 consisting of 789 R-1 lots, 138 3 Acres, generally located on the north side of Orangewood Avenue, between Valley View Street and Knott Avenue, requested by S & S Construction Company 8857 Olympic Blvd , Beverly Hills California The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-25, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval Discussion ensued regarding the proposed subdivision recommended conditions including discussion in regard to the precise alignment of Holder Street Mr Bernard McCune, General Manager of S & S Construction Company proposed developer of the tract addressed the Commission commending the City staff for their cooperation and assistance in the preparation of the map, stating they were in agreement with most of the conditions recommended by the staff, however did have questions in regard to "Not a Part" portion to the east fencing requirements on the perimeter of the subdivision, possibility of cul-de-sacing Holder Street to the north because of the manufacturing area to the north which would increase the traffic flow through the subdivision He also stated that he did not like the street tree installation require, which would have the sidewalk meandering back and forth between the trees He reviewed the items in question, as follows 1 Improvement of Knott Avenue 2 Street tree design installation 3 Alignment of Holder Street The Secretary replied to Mr McCune's comments, stating that the staff would have to uphold their recommended condition in regard to the improvement of a transitional paved area on Knott Avenue* he stated in regard to the street tree well installation along arterial highways, that any change would require the approval of the Orange County Road Department Anri 1 Mr McCune stated that it would be acceptable to them if the Commission wished to make the installation subject to the approval of the Orange County Road Department In regard to the alignment of Holder Street, the Secretary stated that changing the precise alignment would entail a public hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council which would be better than creating a reverse curve which would be the case if the developer followed the approved precise alignment, therefore the staff would recommend that they strike condition #3, which required them to conform to the existing precise alignment The Assistant City Engineer suggested that the developer submit a recommendation for the new precise alignment of Holder Street He further stated, in regard to Mr McCune's suggestion of creating a cul-de-sac on Holder to the north that the major problem would be the County Road Department s Master Plan of Arterial Highways, that the staff would consider it, but the developer should contact the County Road Department for their comments The Secretary then stated that, in regard to the street tree planting system, the staff wished to maintain the present system in the City Mr McCune stated, in regard to recommended condition #16 that he would like to plant the street tree behind the sidewalk in a street tree planting easement Discussion ensued regarding the regi sts from the developer and the staff's recommendations It was then moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried to request a study by the Planning Department on the possible parkway treatment on the arterial highways Following further discussion, it was moved by Commission Evans seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Tentative Tract Map No 6932, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-25, on file in the Planning Department with the following additions or corrections Deletion of condition #3 Correct #5 as follows! '5 "7 the improvements shall be installed around the northwest corner of Knott Avenue and Orangewood Avenue for a minimum distance of 150' northerly o fthe size type style and color of this wall shall be approved by the Planning Director Structural design of the wall shall be approved by the City Engineer " "23 The subdivider shall provide a proposed precise alignment plan for Holder Street 24 Developer shall show Lot "A" park site to include Lot 267 " At the direction of the Vice Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results* TO WIT• ALL AYES RECESS. Vice Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5 42 p m until 7 30 p m that evening A--4 1 ') lfl!_fl CALL TO ORDER' The meeting was called to order at 7.30 p m , in the Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Worley presiding PRESENT* Wilke Cardoza Davis Worley and Evans ABSENT None Also present were: Assistant City Attorney Leonard Hampel. Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr Daniel Alpert 4203 Teresa, Cypress addressed the Commission in regard to the block wall requirement on corner and reverse corner lots, that being the 15' by 15' triangular area required He asked if there was some other way to build the fence without the benefit of a $50 filing fee for a Variance He asked if the Commission would consider allowing the administrative staff to approve these if the driveway of the adjacent lot was away from the fence being built and the property owner agrees to it Commissioner Worley stated he would be in favor of such an arrangement, as long as the neighbor did not object Commissioner Evans stated she felt a study of the matter was in order Commissioner Wilke stated he also felt it would be a good idea to study the matter Commissioner Cardoza suggested the possibility of waiving the filing fee or lowering the fee in these instances be considered Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried to direct the staff to conduct a study as to the possiblity of staff approval of these cases or some other solution and report back to the Commission The Assistant City Attorney informed the Commission that the portion of the Zoning Ordinance being considered would be Section 125 7 and the consideration would be the re -writing of that section to allow exceptions in these specific cases At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results TO WIT ALL AYES There we're no further oral communications presented at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 65, DIANE M. 0 HANLON: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home for production of oil paintings, designs for use in commercial environment such as birthday cards thank you cards and business cards that are unique to a given business, requested by Diane M O'Hanlon, 5154 Melbourne Drive, Cypress, Calif , known as Home Occupation Permit No 65 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-26 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval A„r; -i ) ,.,� The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed permit Mrs O'Hanlon, applicant addressed the Commission answering general questions regarding the type of work she did There being no written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 65, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-26, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present case their vote with the following results TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 66, MRS. SHARON L. MORGAN The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home for wig styling business, requested by Mrs Sharon L Morgan, 10411 Carlyle Court Cypress, Calif , known as Home Occupation Permit No 66 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-27, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval He also stated she had received approval from the Board of Governors of Midwood Manor, in which her residence is located The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mrs Morgan, applicant addressed the Commission, speaking in favor of the requested permit and answering general questions from the Commission There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Davis and carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 66 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-27, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results AYES* 4 COMMISSIONERS. Wilke, Cardoza Davis and Worley NOES 1 COMMISSIONERS. Evans ABSENT 0 COMMISSIONERS. None Commissioner Evans stated that the reason she had voted against the motion was because she felt the applicant's intention to sell wigs occasionally would be in conflict with the Home Occupation Permit Criteria PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 67, DONALD I MC CLURE: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home for a drop ship delivery and mail order business in import and export products requested by Donald I McClure, 5053 Melbourne Drive Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No 67 Aptil 3. 1969 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-28, which explained the applicant s request and the staff need for additional information from the applicant prior to making any recommendation as to approval or denial and conditions to be imposed if approved The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mr McClure applicant addressed the Commission stating the items to be imported and exported would be a gift type item He indicated that he would have a problem meeting Criteria #3 because the items would not be produced on the premises; that he would have a small inventory which would be contained in one of the spare rooms in his home He indicated that the business would mainly consist of drop shipment business, where the merchandise is shipped directly to the purchaser There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Following general discussion it was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Wilke and carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 67, subject to the following conditions 1 A business license shall be obtained 2 This Permit is granted until June 30 1970 at which time the Planning Commission may consider the extension of said Permit 3 The storage of materials shall not hinder the parking of any vehicles within the garage At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results AYES* 4 COMMISSIONERS• Wilke Cardoza, Davis, and Worley NOES* 1 COMMISSIONERS• Evans ABSENT 0 COMMISSIONERS None Commissioner Evans stated for the record that she had voted No because she felt the request did not meet #3 of the Criteria for Home Occupation Permits PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-219, GARSON, INC.: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for conditional use permit to allow vehicle sales and service on property located at 4614 Lincoln Avenue, requested by Garson, Inc , 8102 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park for Big Six Land Co , owner, 131 W Wilshire Avenue Fullerton, Calif , known as Conditional Use Permit No C-219 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-29 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Secretary then presented a written communication from Charles Pink, Vice President, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, objecting to the proposed use, stating it would "not be in harmony with the importance of this street" (Lincoln Avenue) Anril 1QAQ The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mr Jess Haroldson Vice President of Garson Inc , 5250 Cumberland Dr Cypress addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request and offering to answer any questions the Commission might have There being no further written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Evans inquired as to the amount of signing that will be erected on the property for the use Mr Haroldson stated that they would comply with the requirements of the City ordinances in respect to signs Commissioner Cardoza stated he felt more landscaping should be located to the rear, adjacent to the R-1 subdivisialand in the front of the property to break up the concrete area Considerable discussion ensued regarding the landscaping to be required CHAIRMAN WORLEY DECLARED A RECESS AT 8 35 P M MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 8 38 P M , WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to reopen the public hearing Commissioner Davis explained to the applicant that the Commission was not objecting to the proposal, but would like further landscaping treatment and possibly continue the public hearing to the next meeting to allow time for the applicant to present some expanded landscape plans Further discussion ensued regarding the landscaping CHAIRMAN WORLEY DECLARED A RECESS AT 8'40 P M TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPE CHANGES MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 8.42 P M , WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT There being no further testimony the Chairman declared the public hearing closed €t was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission adopt Resolution No 463 approving Conditional Use Permit No C-219, subject to the conditions and plans outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-29 as corrected on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. TO WIT* ALL AYES REPORT FROM SECRETARY OF COMMISSION RE FERNE AVENUE EXTENSION IN TRACT 6657. The Secretary reported that, as requested by the Commission at their last meeting the Police Department and Engineering Department had ted submitted their reports in regard to the need for the extension of Ferne Avenue into the proposed Tract 6657 He reported that, from the results of these reports the staff would recommend that the Planning Commission maintain the condition on Tract 6657 requiring the extension of Ferne Avenue and forward a Minute Action to the City Council to this effect April 3, 1969 fl It was moved by Commissioner Davis seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to maintain said condition and forward a Minute Action to the City Council to that effect At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results* TO WIT ALL AYES REPORT FROM COMMISSIONER EVANS: Commissioner Evans reported that the seminars she had attended at the University of California at Irvine, as authorized by the City Council, had been very interesting and quite helpful and advised the Commission to take advantage of similar seminars in the future ADJOURNMENT* There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Worley declared the meeting adjourned at 9.00 p m ATTEST: CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HE PL ING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD April 17, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Planning Commission was called to order at 4.05 p m on Thursday, April 17th, 1969 in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress California Vice Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Wilke, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT. Davis and Worley Also present were Assistant City Attorney, Leonard Hampel, Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley, Administrative Intern, Gary Kariker, and Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of March 27 1969 be approved as mailed It was then moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried that the Commission approve the Minutes of the regular meeint of April 3, 1969 as mailed CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4137; J W KLUG DEVELOPMENT CO , INC • The Vice Chairman announced the first item of business was consideration of Tentative Tract Map No 4137, consisting of 6 913 Acres, 40 R-1 lots, generally located south of Ball Road and westerly of Valley View Street requested by J W Klug Development Co , 4540 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, California The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-30 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Secretary explained that the entire subdivision had been previously approved by the Planning Commission and Final Tract 6658 had been recorded and was presently being built on the northerly portion of the original tract• however the developer had not filed a final map on the lower portion within the one year time limit required in the Subdivision Ordinance, therefore, they had to re -file the map, which was before the Commission at this time Considerable discussion ensued in regard to the proposed conditions, including 1i4 which required the deletion of Lot 25 and the construction of a north/south street in its place, which would give access to the Vessels Elementary School southerly of the proposed subdivision There was further discussion in regard to the developer again approaching the School District to attempt to obtain an easement from the District in order to put the north/south street through to connect to the adjacent Tract 5044, easterly of the Vessels School thus giving another entrance to the subdivision and more accessibility to the school site VICE CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A RECESS AT 4.35 P M TO ALLOW THE STAFF TO PRODUCE A PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED STREET MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 4 45 P M , WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Further discussion ensued regarding the development of the proposed street. It was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Tentative Tract Map No. 4137 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC1169-30, on file in the Planning Department, with the following changes and/or additions. -1- Planning Commission Minutes April 17, 1969 3 Optional design fees shall be paid in an amount equal to 32% of the value of the property and be used for the development of the Community Park, located northwesterly of the proposed subdivision 4 Lot 25 shall be deleted and a north/south street shall be constructed to the boundary of the Tract Developer shall be allowed to use a portion of the optional design fees for the construction of the street 8 A concrete block wall shall be constructed along the easterly and southerly property lines of the subject property, as approved by the City staff "10 Interior street structural sections to be based on recommendation and soils report by soils engineering firm acceptable to the City Engineer with a T I of 4 0 for streets with 36' of paving and a T I of 5 for streets with 40' of paving " "19 Developer shall contact the Cypress School District to make application for an easement for street purposes for the area designated in condition 114 prior to the final inspection of the houses within the subdivision 20 The 15' area on the easterly side of the proposed street shall be improved with landscaping and irrigation by the developer Optional design fees may be used for this purpose ' At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. TO WIT: ALL AYES WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM CHARLES E BRYANT, DIRECTOR, CYPRESS PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT. The Vice Chairman announced the next item of business was consideration of a written communication from Charles E Bryant Director Cypress Park and Recreation District, in reply to a request of the Commission for a copy of the general plan of their park development The Secretary presented the communication which informed the Commission that Recreation Land Planners who were preparing the plan, would present the plan to the Commission for their review upon its completion Commissioner Cardoza stated that he had been speaking with the Park District Manager Mr. A. E. Arnold, who had informed him that the Cypress Park and Recreation District already had a five year capital improvement plan that they were operating under Commissioner Cardoza stated he would like to request a copy of this plan from the District It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to direct the staff to obtain a copy of the five year capital improvement plan mentioned by Mr Arnold and present it to the Commission at their next regular meeting STAFF REPORT RE PARKWAY DEVELOPMENT, ORANGEWOOD AVENUE The Vice Chairman stated the next order of business was consideration of a report from the staff regarding the parkway development on Orangewood Avenue adjacent to Tract 6932 The Secretary reported that he had been contacted by the developer who had asked that the item be continued if he was not present at the time the Commission was to consider the matter, and, since the developer was not present, the staff recommended the Commission continue the consideration until their next regular meeting It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried that the consideration of the parkway development on Orangewood Avenue be continued until the next regular meeting of the Commission -2- Planning Commission Minutes April 17, 1969 REPORT FROM SECRETARY RE: STATUS OF TOWNSCAPE & URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT OF GENERAL PLAN: The Secretary reported tot he Commission that according to a newspaper article, the HUD application for the Townscape and Urban Design Element had been approved The Secretary also reported that the new location of the main post office for Cypress had also been approved at the location on the south side of Lincoln Avenue easterly of Walker Street REPORT FROM SECRETARY RE JOINT MEETING The Secretary suggested to the Commission that they request a joint meeting with the City Council for the afternoon of their next regular meeting, May 1st, 1969 and to have Mr Walter Slattery of HUD present to explain to the Commission what is available to the City under their Workable Program It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to request that a joint meeting of the City Council be held during the afternoon session of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 1st, 1969 and direct the staff to communicate with Mr Slattery to request his presence at said meeting Commissioner Cardoza requested that the Planning Director communicate with the Cypress Park and Recreation District asking them to forward to him, as the alternate representative from the City to the District's Advisory Board notices of all meetings of the Advisory Board RECESS: Vice Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5.05 p m until 7:30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7.30 p m in the Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California Chairman Worley presiding PRESENT° Wilke Cardoza Davis, Worley and Evans ABSENT None Also present were Assistant City Attorney, Leonard Hampel, Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley, Administrative Intern, Gary Kariker• and Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam ORAL COMMUNICATIONS• There were no oral communications presented at this time WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS' REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY, LEONARD HAMPEL RE: FIFTEEN FOOT TRIANGULAR CLEARANCE ON CORNER LOTS: The Chairman announced that the first two items had been considered at the afternoon session therefore, the first item of business this evening was consideration of a report from Assistant City Attorney, Leonard Hampel regarding the 15 foot triangular clearance on corner lots as stated in Section 125 7 of the Municipal Code, as had been requested by the Commission The Assistant City Attorney proceeded to explain the proposed amendment which would give the Planning Director authority to waive the 15' triangular vision clearance requirement for fences on corner lots in instances where the driveway of the adjacent lot was located on the opposite side of the property abutting said fence -3- Planning Commission Minutes April 17, 1969 The Secretary advised the Commission that the action before the Commission would be to set the matter for public hearing for their first meeting in May if they wished to consider said amendment It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to direct the staff to publish a notice of public hearing to consider said amendment to Section 125 7, Alternate #2 as submitted by the Assistant City Attorney, for the next regular meeting of the Commission At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. TO WIT: ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMISSIONS Commissioner Cardoza stated he wished to congratulate Commissioner Wilke on his election to the Cypress School Board. Commissioner Cardoza stated he wished to compliment Commissioner Evans on her letter to the Editor published in the "Cypress Tableau" on Wednesday April 16th regarding the Cypress Park and Recreation District and give his full endorsement to her statements Commissioner Wilke stated he also concurred with Commissioner Evans' article ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Worley declared the meeting adjourned at 7 45 p ATTEST• CHAIRMAN CRET:_.' OF H PLANNING COMMISSION ANN NG COMMISSIO MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD May 1, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:00 p m on Thursday, May 1, 1969 in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress California Vice Chairman Cardoza presiding. PRESENT Wilke, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT: Davis and Worley Also present were• City Manager/City Clerk, Darrell Essex, Attorney from Rutan and Tucker, Bruce Wallace, Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley, Public Works Director, Arthur Schatzeder• Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam. Administrative Assistant, Douglas Dunlap; and Administrative Intern, Gary Kariker It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 4.04 p.m to the Employees' Lounge in the City Hall to conduct a joint meeting with the Cypress City Council Mayor Pro -Tem John Kanel called the adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council to order at 4.05 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, with the following in attendance. PRESENT. Councilmen Bowen Noe Kanel and Harvey ABSENT. Kanode It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 4 06 p m to the Employees' Lounge in the City Hall to conduct a joint meeting with the Cypress Planning Commission The joint meeting between the City Council and the Planning Commission was called back to order at 4.10 p m in the Employees' Lounge in the City Hall by Mayor Pro -Tem John Kanel, with the following in attendance. PRESENT: Councilmen Bowen, Noe Kanel Harvey and Kanode Commissioners Wilke Cardoza and Evans ABSENT. Commissioners Worley and Davis The Secretary of the Planning Commission introduced Mr Walter Slattery from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, who reviewed the various federal programs which are available for community improvement Following discussion it was generally agreed that the staff should pursue the possibility of utilizing these programs for encouraging commercial development along Lincoln Avenue and suggested that this matter be discussed further during budget sessions The City Manager presented a report from Mr Wesenberg, City Manager of the City of La Palma, which had been presented to the City Council of La Palma regarding withdrawal of that city from the Cypress Park and Recreation District RECESS. It was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to recess the Planning Commission meeting at 6 00 p m until 7 30 that evening ADJOURNMENT • It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to adjourn the City Council meeting at 6.00 p m Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1969 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called back to order by Chairman Worley at 7.30 p m , with the following in attendance. PRESENT Commissioners Worley, Evans, Cardoza and Wilke ABSENT: Commissioner Davis Also present were. Assistant City Engineer,Ray Coakley. Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam. Attorney Bruce Wallace, and Administrative Intern Gary Kariker. MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioners Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the meeting of April 17, 1969 be approved as mailed ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time. It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to continue the Election of Officers to the end of the meeting PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 68; CORNELIA W. THIESS The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing for consideration of a Home Occupation Permit No 68 requested by Cornelia W. Thiess, 5287 Hanover Drive, Cypress, and declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#169-31, outlining the nature of the request, which involves operating a sewing machine in the applicant's home and two needle top lacing on women's undergarments, and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request In answer to a question from Commissioner Evans in reference to how the items would be brought to her home and the type of storage involved, the applicant addressed the Commission and indicated the articles would be brought to her by a private individual and that there would be no storage problem involved There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Wilke seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to approve Home Occupation Permit No. 68, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-31 on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results: TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 69; DONALD E MC CORMIC: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a home for the operation of a carpet cleaning operation, requested by Donald E McCormic, 5354 Rome Avenue, Cypress, known as Home Occupation Permit No. 69. -2- Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1969 The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-32, which outlined the nature of the request and indicated that no recommendation was made at this time due to lack of information regarding the operation and materials used in reference to the proposed use. The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested Permit In answer to a question from Commissioner Cardoza in reference to how the materials to be used in this operation would be stored and what kind of a truck would be involved in this operation the applicant addressed the Commission and indicated that it would be a van type truck that would be parked in front of his home and that the material would be stored inside the truck The Secretary asked the applicant if there would be any other employees involved in this operation, to which the applicant stated none at this time The applicant further stated there would be no delivery involved or signs put up. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 69, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-32, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results TO WIT • ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-220, JOHN AND MARY VAN DEN RAADT The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a conditional use permit for the construction of two units in an R-3 (Multiple -family Residential) zone located on the east side of Acacia Street, approximately 710' south of Crescent Avenue, known as Conditional Use Permit No. C-220. The Chairman declared the public hearing open The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-33, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested Permit The Secretary further indicated in reference to the alley, which is not necessary for adequate multiple family development since driveways can be located on the property that the Planning Department would recommend that a hearing be set to consider the abandonment of this alley The Assistant City Engineer indicated that the Engineering Department would recommend two additional conditions to be included in this conditional use permit. 1 Funds to be deposited for the installation of 15 gallon street trees along the frontage on Acacia Street in accordance with the street tree policy. 2 Driveway locations as submitted on the plan are not approved The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested permit -3- Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1969 Mrs. John van den Raadt, the applicant, addressed the Commission indicating the condition in reference to the driveway locations would present no problem, and that they did plan to plant Yucca Trees along the frontage She further stated in reference to condition #3 of the Planning Staff Report, covering street improvements, they would prefer to hold off on this until the whole area has the street improvements installed and then complete the street improvements The Secretary explained to the applicant that the only time the City has authority to ask for these improvements is at the issuance of the Building Permit and therefore, the bond would have to be posted at this time. The applicant inquired of the Secretary if he could tell her what this bond would amount to, to which she was informed to contact the Engineering Department who would be able to give her this information Commissioner Wilke inquired about the construction of a carport or garage for the apartment unit and whether there would be adequate backup for this purpose The Secretary advised the parking requirements would have to be met prior to the issuance of a Building Permit The applicant addressed the Commission and advised that in the new plan there would be approximately 35 to 40 at that point, and further stated that there is now a three -car garage on the property CHAIRMAN WORLEY DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT 7 55 P M THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 8:05 P M After review of the new plan, further discussion ensued in reference to the number of parking spaces required for each unit, the amount of area for backup and whether the parking requirements would be met by the plan. Commissioner Evans addressed a question to the applicant in reference to the use of the unit and whether it would be rented out, and also if the applicant would be opposed to constructing a carport or some type of enclosed parking space for this unit The applicant addressed the Commission stating they do not intend to rent the unit out and if necessary, they could put up a carport, further indicating they do not have any plans for selling at this time There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza and seconded by Commissioner Wilke to approve Conditional Use Permit No C-220, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-33 on file in the Planning Department, with the addition of the two conditions submitted by the Engineering Department and "a minimum of one carport be provided; its location subject to the approval of the Planning Director", and the recommendation for the abandonment of the 10 foot alley Commissioner Evans moved to amend the motion to add that the carport requirement be such that it would conform to the architectural aspect of the building, subject to the Planning Director's approval Commissioner Wilke seconded the amendment to the original motion, after which the following roll call vote was taken on this amendment: TO WIT: ALL AYES The following roll call vote was then taken on the original motion. TO WIT• ALL AYES The Chairman asked for a motion to call for a public hearing for the abandonment of the alley located in the area involved in Conditional Use Permit No C-220 -4- Planning Commission Minutes May 1,- 69 It was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza and unanimously carried to authorize the Planning Director to advertise the public hearing for consideration of the abandonment of the alley in connection with Conditional Use Permit No C-220 The Chairman stated that since most of the people in the audience were present in connection with Item No. 5, it would seem appropriate to move to that item at this time. It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried to move to Item No 5 on the agenda at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE• AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORD. NO. 90, SECTION 125.7, "VISION CLEARANCE - CORNER, OR REVERSE CORNER LOTS The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Zoning Ord No 90, Section 125 7, "VISION CLEARANCE - CORNER, OR REVERSE CORNER LOTS' The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-35 and the staff recommendation for approval He further stated that the present requirement is that there is a 15 ft by 15 ft corner cut-off on the outside corner of any reverse corner lots; the reason for this being to protect against any accidents in the driveway if said driveway of the adjacent lot is immediately adjacent to the fence In recent subdivisions, we have been requiring that the driveways be placed at the farthest point away from that intersection of the walls, reducing the requirement to have this corner cut-off and this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance would eliminate the issuance of variances if the property owner meets the requirement of having the driveway on the opposite side of the property The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor or against this proposed amendment Mr Gary Thurston, 9171 Whitney Way, Cypress, addressed the Commission and indicated his endorsement of this amendment Mr James Hogner, 4263 Teresa, Cypress, addressed the Commission, also speaking in favor of this amendment, stated this would give property owners the full use of their yards Mr Thomas Sundale, 9151 Whitney Way and Mr Mike Jowell, 9181 Whitney Way, Cypress also indicated their support of this amendment There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Cardoza indicated he would like to comment on this amendment and make known that the intent is not to do away with the Section, but to merely allow the Planning Director the authorization of approval, without items being brought before the Commission therefore being a means of expediting matters Further discussion ensued relative to this amendment in reference to it not eliminating the requirement but that the amendment indicates under what conditions the Planning Director may waive it without going through the necessary variance procedure The Secretary further stated that the entire code section could not be eliminated due to the fact that on some developments, there would still be a problem on some driveways Commissioner Cardoza indicated that the policy in the past in conditions where garage or dirveway was opposite from the corner cut-off, the Planning Commission would go along with this, however, this would be very time consuming to the applicant, and, therefore, with this amendment the staff felt this would be a way of expediting matters. He further indicated that the staff will continue to look very closely at cases that would still require the corner cut-off and still retain control over these cases -5- Plan LI Commission Minutes May 1, 1969 Commissioner Evans also indicated that at any time, the decision of the Planning Director may always be appealed before the Planning Commission, if necessary For the information of the audience, the Secretary advised that the amendment, if recommended to the City Council for approval, at their May 26th meeting, would have its first reading then would have its second reading in a June meeting, after which there would be a thirty day waiting period before the Ordinance amendment would go into effect sometime in July It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza and seconded by Commissioner Evans to recommend approval of this amendment to Zoning Ord No 90, Section 125 7, 'VISION CLEARANCE - CORNER, OR REVERSE CORNER LOTS" to the City Council. The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. SITE PLAN APPROVAL, SCHOOL SITE - CORNER OF ORANGEWOOD AND HOLDER STREET: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a request from the Cypress School District for site plan approval for school site located at the northwest corner of Orangewood and Holder Street The Chairman declared the public hearing open. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-34, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation for approval Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley indicated the Engineering Department would recommend three additional conditions, if approval of the school site is recommended: 1 Master Plan of Drainage fees to be paid 2 Installation of street trees to conform with street tree policy in parkways• type subject to approval of City Engineer 3 Drainage to be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against this request. Mr Don McCormic, 5354 Rome Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Commission to inquire about the street improvements• as to whether they would be put in during this construction The Assistant City Engineer replied that they would be CHAIRMAN WORLEY DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT 8:45 P M THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 9.00 P.M. The Secretary presented the map showing the proposed school site boundaries for the review of the Commission Discussion ensued in reference to the park site and school playground area Commissioner Wilke inquired if the School Board was aware of the way the plan was laid out and the fact that the School District would not have to buy as much acreage as indicated on their submitted site plan proposal, since there would be the park site located in Tentative Tract No 6932, therefore, eliminating the necessity for the school to use the full 10 acre site, giving them 2 acres that could be used for playground area -6- Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1969 The Secretary indicated that the School Board was given notice of the proposed subdivision and were invited to attend the subdivision meeting - however, they did not attend Discussion ensued in reference to notification of the School Board and whether the State Board of School House Planning should also be notified of this matter, after which the general agreement was that this item could be continued to give the School Board a chance to have a representative attend the Commission meeting It was moved by Commissioner Cardoza and seconded by Commissioner Evans to continue this item to the next Planning Commission meeting and extend an invitation to the School Board and the State Board of School House Planning to attend this meeting It was moved by Commissioner Wilke to amend the motion made by Commissioner Cardoza, that we go through the local School Board people first before we involve the State Board people The amendment made by Commissioner Wilke was seconded by Commissioner Evans and the following roll call vote taken. TO WIT: ALL AYES ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Chairman turned the meeting over to the Vice Chairman who indicated that the last item on the agenda to be considered was the election of officers, indicating nominations were now open for Chairman Commissioner Worley nominated Commissioner Cardoza and Commissioner Wilke seconded the nomination The motion was then unanimously carried It was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Evans that nominations for Chairman be closed The motion was unanimously carried It was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Worley and unanimously carried to have the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot electing Commissioner Cardoza as Chairman of the Planning Commission of the City of Cypress Chairman Cardoza then announced that nominations were now open for Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Worley to nominate Commissioner Wilke for Vice Chairman, which motion was unanimously carried It was moved by Commissioner Worley seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that nominations for Vice Chairman be closed It was moved by Commissioner Worley and seconded by Commissioner Evans to ask the Planning Director to cast a unanimous ballot to elect Commissioner Wilke as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission of the City of Cypress ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Cardoza declared the meeting adjourned at 9.15 P M ATTEST -a-7) "SECRET OF PLANNIN COMMISSION CHATOF THE PLANNING COMMISSION -7- MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD May 15, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.15 p m on Thursday May 15 1969 in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Wilke, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT. Worley and Davis Also present were. Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES The Recording Clerk informed the Commission that there was one correction to be made in the Minutes of the Planning Commission joint meeting with the City Council on May 1, 1969, and that was the notation that 'COMMISSIONER WORLEY ARRIVED AT 4 30 P M It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of May 1, 1969 with that one correction CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6823, 1st REVISED, LARWIN COMPANY The Chairman announced the first item of business was consideration of Tentative Tract Map No 6823 1st Revised consisting of 40 03 acres, 218 R-1 lots, generally located on the south side of Orangewood Avenue, approximately 330' easterly of the centerline of Valley View Street, requested by Larwin Company, 9300 Wilshire Blvd , Beverly Hills California The Secretary advised the Commission that the applicant had indicated to him their intention to send a letter withdrawing said map, however, no letter had been received It was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to continue consideration of Tentative Tract Map No 6823 1st Revised until the next regular meeting of the Commission STAFF REPORT FROM SECRETARY OF COMMISSION RE. GOALS PROGRAM SURVEY. The Secretary informed the Commission that the students from Cypress Junior College would be commencing the survey for the Goals Program on Friday, May 16th He indicated that the survey would be a random sampling of residences in the community and explained to the Commission the method the staff had used in determining the residences to be surveyed COMMISSIONER WORLEY ARRIVED AT 4 47 P M AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM REPORT FROM SECRETARY RE. UPDATING OF GENERAL PLAN: The Secretary presented a proposal to the Commission for the updating of the General Plan, including the preparation of a Housing Element, submitted by Hahn, Wise and Associates, the original consultant who prepared the General Plan He indicated that the City would be receiving proposals from other consultants in the near future then proceeded to review the proposal submitted with the Commission -1- Planning Commission Minutes May 15, 1969 RECESS Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5 20 p m until 7 30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was reconvened at 7.30 p m in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT Wilke, Worley, Davis, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT. None Also present were. Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley, Assistant City Attorney Leonard Hampel; and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONING DETERMINATION NO 69-1; CATES CARR -G0: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for Zoning Determination to determine that a trucking business is compatible with those uses permitted in the H -C (Highway Commercial) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zones requested by Cates Carr -Go, 11419 E South St , Cerritos, California, known as Zoning Determination No 69-1 The Chairman declared the public hearing closed The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-37, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation that, if approved, the use be permitted subject to first obtaining a conditional use permit. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mr W L Carr addressed the Commission stating he was with the Cates Carr -Go Company, requesting approval of the application Commissioner Evans inquired as to whether they have a location in mind for the business and, if so, where Commissioner Wilke asked what type trucks would be used in the business, to which Mr Carr replied that they were freight trucks, with some 40' vans and similar type trucks Commissioner Evans asked how many trucks they would be operating from the property Mr Carr replied that they operated approximately thirteen trucks Commissioner Cardoza asked how the property would be improved The applicant replied that there would be a portable office building located on the property The Assistant City Attorney advised the Commission that the Commission should only consider whether or not the use would be compatible with the other uses permitted inthe zones The applicant stated that the property had been used for several years for this business, with as many as sixteen trucks at a time entering and leaving -2- Planning Commission Minutes May 15, 1969 Discussion ensued regarding the various methods of allowing this type use Mr Ray Powell, property owner of 4622 Lincoln Avenue Cypress, addressed the Commission stating he owned the property the applicant was anticipating using and he had operated as many as nine trucks in and out of the property Commissioner Worley stated he was opposed to allowing this use because it was already allowed in the C-3 zone in the City, and he felt truck storage was not compatible with Lincoln Avenue There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Wilke asked, if the request were denied what would happen to the existing property and its present use The Assistant City Attorney advised the Commission that it did not affect the non -conforming status of the present use, but the use could not expand He then explained the non -conforming use section and its function Commissioner Wilke asked how many more trucks there would be if the use were permitted Mr. Powell replied that Cates Carr -Go had thirteen trucks Commissioner Evans stated she did not feel the use was compatible with the H -C uses but felt it might be compatible with the uses allowed in the M-1 zone however, she did not find this to be the case in the H -C zone. Commissioner Worley stated he felt as there was already a zone which permitted this type business, that being the C-3 zone, he did not feel it was compatible with the H -C or M-1 zones It was moved by Commissioner Wilke seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to determine that the proposed use would not be compatible with those uses permitted in the H -C (Highway Commercial) zone At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results TO WIT. ALL AYES It was then moved by Commissioner Wilke and seconded by Commissioner Evans to find that the trucking operation is compatible with those uses permitted in the M-1 zone subject to obtaining a conditional use permit Commissioner Worley again stated that he felt the use had no place being allowed in the M-1 zone as it was already permitted in the C-3 zone At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. AYES• 2 COMMISSIONERS• NOES 3 COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: Motion failed to carry Wilke and Evans Worley, Davis and Cardoza None It was then moved by Commissioner Worley seconded by Commissioner Davis and carried to find that the trucking business is not compatible with those uses permitted in the M-1 zone -3- Planning Commission Minutes May 15, 1969 At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. AYES. 3 COMMISSIONERS. Worley, Davis and Cardoza NOES• 2 COMMISSIONERS Wilke and Evans ABSENT. 0 COMMISSIONERS: None CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE. SCHOOL SITE LOCATION, NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGEWOOD AVENUE AND HOLDER STREET, CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Chairman announced the next item of business was continuation of the public hearing to consider a request from the Cypress School District for site plan approval for a school site located on the northwest corner of Orangewood and Holder Street The Chairman reminded those present that the public hearing was still open The Secretary again presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-34, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval subject to various conditions The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mr Paul Butler, Assistant Superintendent of the Cypress School District, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request and offering to answer any questions the Commission might have Discussion ensued regarding the boundaries of the proposed site being changed due to the tract development of the adjacent property Mr Butler stated he felt sure the District would be willing to accept the boundaries of the school site as depicted on Tentative Tract Map No. 6932 however, they would have to have an exact legal description to submit to the State to obtain their approval The staff suggested he contact the proposed developer of Tract 6932, who might be able to assist in obtaining the needed information There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed In reply to a question from Commissioner Evans regarding the added conditions that had been recommended by the Engineering Department at the last meeting, the Assistant City Engineer stated that the additional conditions recommended would be withheld until a conditional use permit for the construction of the site is filed It was moved by Commissioner Worley seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried that the Commission approve the school site plan, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-34, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results. TO WIT. ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMISSIONS Commissioner Cardoza stated he would like to request that a copy of the report on the Cypress Park and Recreation District be forwarded to the Commission, as he believed it was now available The Secretary stated he would obtain copies for the Commission -4- Planning Commission Minutes May 15, 1969 Commissioner Evans stated that, due to the concern over the appearance of Lincoln Avenue and the fact some M-1 zoned property existed along this street, she felt a study of the M-1 zoning in this area should be made Discussion ensued regarding the upcoming revision of the General Plan taking this item into consideration, with the Secretary informing the Commission that this item would be included at that time ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission Chairman Cardoza declared the meeting adjourned at 8.50 p m ATTEST CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMIS ON SECRETARY OF E •L NING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD June 5, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.05 p m on Thursday, June 5, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress California Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Wilke, Worley, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT Davis Also present were Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, Administrative Intern Gary Kariker, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES: Commissioner Evans indicated that a correction should be made on Page 2 of the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 15 1969 following the sixth paragraph under Zoning Determination No 69-1, as follows 'Yes, the location they had in mind was on the south side of Lincoln Avenue and was presently used as a trucking business It was moved by Commissioner Worley, seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and unanimously carried, to approve the Minutes of May 15, 1969, as corrected CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 48. IRVIN L MATSALLA. The Chairman announced the first item of business was considera- tion of a request for renewal of Home Occupation Permit No 48, to allow phone calls to be received for a T V Repair business in a home at 10262 Hialeah Drive, requested by Irvin L Matsalla of that address The Secretary informed the Commission that the applicant had verbally requested a renewal of his home occupation permit and the staff would recommend that the renewal he granted for a two year period, since no complaints have been registered against the permit, subject to the original conditions of approval It was moved by Commissioner Worley seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and unanimously carried, to grant the request for renewal of Home Occupation Permit No 48 for a two year period, subject to the original conditions of approval, on file in the Planning Department At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results. TO WIT ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6823, 1st REVISED, LARWIN COMPANY The Chairman announced the next order of business was continuation of consideration of Tentative Tract Map No 6823, 1st Revised, consisting of 40 03 acres, 218 R-1 lots, generally located on the south side of Orangewood Avenue approximately 330' easterly of the centerline of Valley View Street, requested by Larwin Company 9300 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, California The Secretary presented a letter from the developer requesting withdrawal of the map as they planned to proceed with the development as originally approved in the first map He also presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-38 which outlined the contents of the letter and the past action taken, and the Planning Department recommendation that the Commission grant the request to withdraw said Map PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO V-274, ALPHA BETA ACME MARKETS, INC., BY COX NEON CORPORATION, FOR ROBERT W. HELMS, PROPERTY OWNER The Vice Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from the Sign Ordinance to permit the height of the shopping center sign at the northeast corner of Ball Road and Bloomfield Street to be 55 feet high and to permit one additional building sign reading 'Alpha Beta Cypress' , requested by Alpha Beta Acme Markets, Inc , represented by Cox Neon Corporation, 1711 Bluff Road, Montebello, for Robert W Helms, property owner, known as Variance No V-274 The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-41, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Vice Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request Mr Dick Cox 1407 Wesley Drive Long Beach representing Cox Neon Corporation, addressed the Commission stating that the applicant was willing to go along with the staff s recommendation that the pole sign read "Alpha Beta Cypress Center" He then offered to answer any questions the Commission might have Mrs. Meyers 4016 Via Encinas Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in opposition to the sign as presented, expressing her feeling that the sign should read "Cypress West" as the center had been advertised under that name rather than the Alpha Beta sign. Mr James Finley, 4026 Via Encinas, Cypress, addressed the Commission representing the Tanglewood Men's Club and speaking for thirty-five families within that area that were opposed to the proposed Variance, as they felt the sign would shine into their second story bedroom windows He also expressed their desire to know the exact hours each day that the sign would be turned on and off Mr Henry Verneger, 4018 Via Encinas, Cypress, addressed the Commission stating he had circulated a petition through the neighborhood and had approximately thirty signatures of property owners who opposed the extra height of the sign Mr Cox, representing the applicant again addressed the Commission stating that the sign was not to be a neon sign, which would shine in their windows, but a plastic interior lighted sign, and was not a red sign, as had been mentioned by Mrs Meyers, but white with green lettering and some small lettering in red He also informed those objectors that the applicant could build a sign thirty feet in height without a variance. There being no written communications and no further oral protests, the Vice Chairman declared the public hearing closed VICE CHAIRMAN WILKE DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT 8'06 P.M. THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 8:09 P M , WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS, EXCEPT COMMISSIONER CARDOZA PRESENT. The Assistant City Attorney then advised the Commission that they must determine that there is a hardship or special circumstances involved in order to grant a Variance. Commissioner Worley stated that he could not see where there was a hardship involved in the subject case It was moved by Commissioner Worley and seconded by Commissioner Davis to grant the extra sign on the face of the building, but deny the extra height request for the pole sign Commissioner Evans expressed her concern as to what the hardship was for the extra small sign for the face of the building Commissioner Worley stated he felt the word "Cypress" would identify the store as being in Cypress, that was why he had made the motion to approve the extra sign - 4 - Commissioner Wilke stated he felt perhaps the Commission had not used the same discretion in considering each sign At the direction of the Vice Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote on Commissioner Worley's motion to approve the extra sign and deny the extra height of the pole sign, which had been seconded by Commissioner Davis, with the following results. TO WIT. ALL AYES CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR VARIANCE NO V-258; PASADENA NEON SIGN COMPANY The Vice Chairman announced the next item of business was consideration of a request for an extension of time for Variance No V-258, which permitted a tower sign in excess of the 30 foot height limit of the Sign Ordinance for the shopping center located at the northwest corner of Walker Street and Ball Road, requested by Pasadena Neon Sign Company 410 South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, California The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-42 which outlined the nature of the request Mr George Ethier, 410 South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, representing Pasadena Neon Sign Company addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the requested extension, stating the only change in the sign from its original submittal to the Commission was that the A & P Market had been bought out by Shopping Bag Market chain, therefore, the wording on the sign would be changed to 'Shopping Bag" instead of "A & P" Following general discussion it was moved by Commissioner Worley seconded by Commissioner Davis and carried to grant the extension of time for Variance No V-258 At the direction of the Vice Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS. Wilke, Worley, and Davis NOES• 1 COMMISSIONERS: Evans ABSENT 1 COMMISSIONERS Cardoza PUBLIC HEARING RE: ABANDONMENT OF ALLEY EASTERLY AND TO THE REAR OF LOTS FRONTING ON ACACIA STREET: The Vice Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the abandonment of the alley located easterly and to the rear of lots fronting on Acacia Street, southerly of Crescent Avenue, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-43 which outlined the nature of the item and the staff recommendation that after hearing any interested parties present, the matter be continued to the next meeting in order to obtain a report from the Public Works Department in reference to any public utility easements which might exist on the property. The Vice Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed abandonment Mr James Del Monte 8582 Acacia Drive Cypress addressed the Commission as an interested property owner asking what the abandonment would mean The Secretary advised Mr Del Monte that the City was just giving the property back to the property owners involved There being no further oral comments at this time, Vice Chairman Wilke continued the public hearing until the next meeting of the Commission, June 19, 1969 PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO 90, SECTION 115 3 AND 120.2, SUBSECTION F THEREOF, RELATING TO USES REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: The Vice Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90, relating to uses requiring Conditional Use Permit for the extraction of natural resources, initiated by the Secretary of the Planning Commission - 5 - The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-44 which outlined the nature of the request which would restrict drilling for oil or other hydrocarbon substances to the M-1 zone subject to a Conditional Use Permit and the recommendation that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed amendment to the City Council The Vice Chairman declared the public hearing open, and asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment No one appeared speaking in favor of or in opposition to the amendment There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Vice Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Worley seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, that the Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90 Section 115 3 and 120 2, Subsection F thereof relating to uses requiring Conditional Use Permit At the direction of the Vice Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results: TO WIT• ALL AYES ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Worley, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn at 8 50 p m ATTEST. THE PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD June 19, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:05 p m on Thursday, June 19, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Wilke, Worley, and Cardoza ABSENT. Davis and Evans Also present were Public Works Director Art Schatzeder, Administrative Intern Bob Schilling, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam. MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Worley, seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and unanimously carried, to approve the Minutes as mailed. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR VARIANCE NO. V -260 --PETER A. GIOVANNONI The Chairman announced the first item of business was consideration of a request for extension of time for Variance No. V-260, which allowed the deletion of two required parking spaces in an R-3 (Multiple -family Residential) development, generally located on the west side of Graham Street, southerly of Orange Avenue, requested by Peter A Giovannoni, 1784 W Alomar Avenue, Anaheim. The Secretary presented Staff Report PC#69-45 which outlined the nature of the request and staff recommendation. He also read Staff Report PC#68-27 which outlined the request and conditions imposed for the original granting of the Variance Commissioner Worley stated that he was on the Commission at the time the Variance was originally granted and stated that he was in favor of the Variance; therefore, he is in favor of granting the extension. The Secretary stated that there was a need to add one condition if the extension was granted which is that the developer pay the necessary engineering inspection and plan check fees in the amount of 31% of the cost of the street improvements In response to a question, the applicant stated that he agreed with the condition. Following review of the original request and conditions, it was moved by Commissioner Worley and seconded by Commissioner Wilke, to grant the extension of 180 days for Variance No. V-260, subject to the original conditions and with the added condition as follows. The developer shall pay the necessary engineering inspection and plan check fees in the amount of 31% of the cost of the street improvements The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT ALL AYES It was moved by Commissioner Worley, seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and unanimously carried to place a request for renewal of Home Occupation Permit No. 39 on the agenda at this time REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 39 --ELIZABETH YATES. The Secretary stated that he had a verbal request from Mrs. Elizabeth Yates, 5832 Newman Street, Cypress, requesting renewal of Home Occupation Permit No 39 Upon the request of the Commission, the Secretary read Staff Report PC#68-9 which outlined the original request and further read the minute action from the meeting of February 15, 1968, which approvedthe Home Occupation Permit He further stated that no complaints have been received regarding the subject Permit. Following general discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Wilke and seconded by Commissioner Worley, to renew Home Occupation Permit No 39, to expire on June 30, 1971 The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT. ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: The Secretary stated that the annexation proceedings have been completed for the area on the east side of Walker Street, south of Vonnie Lane and the area on the west side of Walker Street adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks He further stated that the Planning Commission should set the matter for public hearing for zone change in the area Discussion was held regarding the present zoning and the possible need to have the City Council adopt an Urgency Ordinance, the proposed use of the property, and truck routing on Walker Street It was moved by Commissioner Worley and seconded by Commissioner Wilke, to direct the Secretary of the Planning Commission to set a public hearing to be placed on the agenda for public hearing at the July 17, 1969, Planning Commission meeting The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT• ALL AYES Commissioner Wilke stated that he felt there was a violation of the Conditional Use Permit granted to Garson Inc. and requested the staff to review this matter The Secretary informed the Commission that the dissolution of the Cypress County Water District will be brought before the Local Agency Formation Commission on Monday, June 20, 1969 RECESS: There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, the Chairman declared a recess at 4.40 p m CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7 30 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Wilke, Worley Davis, and Cardoza ABSENT. Evans Also present were Assistant City Attorneys Len Hampel and Bruce Wallace, Public Works Director Art Schatzeder, Administrative Intern Bob Schilling, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam ORAL COMMUNICATIONS• There were no oral communications presented at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C -221 --JAMES S. LAWLESS. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for conditional use permit to allow the construction of more than one building in an R-3 (Multiple -family Residential) zone, on property generally located north of the northeast corner of Juanita Street and Ball Road, requested by James S Lawless, 1423 Wembly Road, San Marino, California, known as Conditional Use Permit No C-221 The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-46, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested Permit - 2 - Mr Glen Love, 6368 Mt Whitney, Cypress, addressed the Commission asking the size of the apartment unit The Secretary stated that there would be 52 two- bedroom and 108 one -bedroom apartments in the apartment complex The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the Conditional Use Permit and asked if the applicant was present Mr Ralph R Wilcox, 4540 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, addressed the Commission on behalf of the applicant, stating that he accepted the conditions as outlined in the Staff Report, with the exception of Condition No. 14. The Secretary stated that Conditions No 6 and 8 would include No 14, therefore, No 14 could be deleted The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the requested Conditional Use Permit In answer to a question from Commissioner Wilke, the Secretary informed the Commission that the Conditional Use Permit was requested due to the fact that the applicant intends to building more than one building on the property He further explained that the R-4 zone allows the apartment complex, however, a Conditional Use Permit is required for building more than one structure. Following considerable discussion, Commissioner Cardoza outlined items which he felt should be corrected on the plot plan prior to granting a Conditional Use Permit. Mr Fred Allen, 6314 Mt Ripley, Cypress, addressed the Commission asking if there was a model available and asked the Commission if they would consider continuing this matter in order for a review of this matter by property owners adjacent to the subject property The Assistant City Attorney stated that the Planning Commission could continue the Public Hearing only if they themselves felt they needed more information regarding this matter Mr Glen Love, 6368 Mt Whitney, Cypress, again addressed the Commission speaking regarding the excessive traffic that would be generated from the apartment complex going to the Cypress Junior College He expressed concern regarding the children that cross Juanita Street to go to the neighborhood park and he felt the traffic would be increased with the proposed use Discussion was held regarding the number of students who would be living in the proposed apartment complex in relation to the number of students at the college In answer to a question, the Public Works Director stated that the speed limit in a residential zone is 25 MPH and that it is not necessary to post the speed limit within a residential area since the prima facie speed limit is 25 MPH. Mr Glen Love again addressed the Commission stating that he felt the 25 MPH speed limit was excessive since a large number of children cross the street to go to the park and that he felt special consideration should be given this matter Following considerable discussion the Assistant City Attorney informed the Commission as to the question involved and the applicants entitlement regarding the conditional use permit He also indicated what the Planning Commission could require in granting the conditional use permit He further stated that the question at hand is whether the applicant can construct six units instead of one on the subject property The Secretary explained to the Commissioners the authority of the Planning Commission. Considerable discussion was held regarding the traffic problem on Juanita Street, following which the Secretary stated that this matter should be resolved by the Traffic Committee of the City of Cypress - 3 - Mr Jim Watts, 6395 Mt Ripley Drive, Cypress, addressed the Commission again asking regarding the traffic problem and stated that he is quite concerned since small children cross the street to go to the park, following which the Public Works Director explained the composition of the Traffic Committee which includes himself, Police Chief, and three citizens from Cypress He further explained the procedure followed in regard to a traffic problem and stated that if this matter is presented to the Traffic Committee the citizens would be informed of the meeting date and may be present to present comments Chairman Cardoza stated that the Commission as a group is responsible for not only to the land owner, the developer, but also to the use that is proposed for the site As citizens of the City, they are also responsible for the entire City as well as local areas and would be concerned as to traffic that would be generated. He further stated that possible control could be established as far as future crosswalks, lights, or the possibility of a right-hand turn lane from the driveway, however, without a traffic study at this time, they could not impose any traffic conditions There being no other comments for or against the requested Conditional Use Permit, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commission Wilke to continue this public hearing until the July 17, 1969, Planning Commission Meeting, however, the motion died for lack of a second The Secretary stated that the Commission, if they are going to continue the matter, can only continue until their first meeting in July Chairman Cardoza stated that he cannot act on this matter at this time since he has questions regarding the landscaping and carports and felt that there was insufficient information at this time to make a decision Commissioner Worley stated that what the applicant presented is much better then he could build on the subject property He further stated that he is happy with the layout as presented and would rather see six buildings instead of one building, therefore, he intends to vote no on a motion to continue this matter It was moved by Commission Wilke and seconded by Chairman Cardoza to continue the public hearing until the July 3 1969 Planning Commission meeting The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote. AYES. 1 COMMISSIONERS: Cardoza NOES• 3 COMMISSIONERS• Wilke Worley and Davis ABSENT 1 COMMISSIONERS• Evans The Secretary stated that before another motion was made he would like to add a condition He stated that since questions have been asked regarding the carports, a condition could be added stating that the architecture of the carports shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission Commissioner Davis stated that he would also like to add a condition that the landscaping plans be submitted to the Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permit Mr Ralph R. Wilcox, contractor for the subject development, addressed the Commission stating that the question before the Commission is whether the applicant can construct six buildings instead of one on the subject property. Commissioner Davis stated that he agrees with Chairman Cardoza that the landscaping is inadequate and would like to see additional plans It was moved by Commissioner Worley, seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and carried, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. C-221 and adopt Resolution No 468, subject to the conditions as outlined in Staff Report PC#69-46, with the deletion of Conditions No. 12 and 14 and with the following added conditions 15 Engineering plan check and inspection fees in the amount of 31% of the improvement bond to be paid prior to release of any building permit 16. Fifteen gallon street trees to be installed along Juanita Street, 40 foot on centers. - 4 - 17 Cash deposit for street lights to be paid Amount to be determined by the City Engineer 18 The architecture of the carports shall be approved by the Planning Commission 19 The landscaping shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of building permits The following roll call vote was taken. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Wilke, Worley, and Davis NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Cardoza ABSENT. 1 COMMISSIONERS. Evans RECESS: The Chairman declared a recess at 8 57 p m The Chairman called the meeting back to order at 9.00 p m with all Commissioners present, except Commissioner Evans. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ABANDONMENT OF ALLEY --ACACIA STREET, SOUTHERLY OF CRESCENT The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider the abandonment of the alley located easterly and to the rear of lots fronting on Acacia Street southerly of Crescent Avenue initiated by Cypress Planning Commission The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and asked the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Staff Report No PC#69-43, which outlined the nature of the request In answer to a question, the Public Works Director stated that letters have been sent to the utility companies regarding this matter, however, no responses have been received, therefore, he has no report at this time It was moved by Commissioner Worley and seconded by Commissioner Wilke, to continue the public hearing until the July 17, 1969, Planning Commission meeting The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. ABANDONMENT OF SEWER EASEMENTS IN TRACTS 6050, 6051, 6052, AND A PORTION OF TRACT 5373: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the proposed abandonment of sewer easements within Tracts 6050, 6051, 6052, and a portion of Tract 5373, initiated by the Secretary of the Planning Commission, at the request of the Larwin Company 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and asked the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Staff Report No PC#69-47 which outlined the nature of the request The Public Works Director displayed maps to the Commissioners and explained the original purpose of the sewer easements The Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Commissioner Wilke and seconded by Commissioner Worley, to recommend approval of abandonment of sewer easements in Tracts 6050, 6051, 6052 and a portion of Tract 5373 to the City Council and adopt Resolution No 469 The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES Discussion was held regarding the possibility of adopting standards relating to architectural control to help the Commission in making decisions 5 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9 15 p m CH IRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST• > )' SECRETARY F THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD July 3, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4 p m on Thursday, July 3, 1969, in the City Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Wilke, Evans, and Cardoza ABSENT. Worley and Davis Also present were Administrative Assistant Gene Poertner Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley Administrative Intern Bob Schilling, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES. Commissioner Wilke indicated that a correction should be made on Page 3 of the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 19, 1969, in the sixth paragraph from the top, third line, as follows 'applicant intends to build more than one building on the property " It was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of June 19, 1969, as corrected CONSIDERATION BY THE COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS• The Secretary advised the Commission that if these matters could be held in the afternoon it would enable the Commission to get more work done in the evening meetings After discussion it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and unanimously carried, to leave to the discretion of the Planning Director the final decision determining when the most appropriate time would be for any given meeting for the consideration of home occupation permits At the direction of the Chairman all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results TO WIT• ALL AYES PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 14, 1969, TO HEAR PRESENTATION OF THE NEW COUNTY -WIDE GENERAL PLAN The Secretary advised the Commission to adjourn to a joint meeting at which time this presentation would be made by a representative from the County of Orange APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER CARDOZA TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF CYPRESS AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE: The Secretary made known to the Commission the appointment of Commissioner Cardoza to represent the City of Cypress on a panel to discuss the California development plan DISCUSSIONS Commissioner Wilke inquired as to the legality of the dismantling and repair of race cars on the front lawn of residential property Discussion was held as to what action could be taken if this was regarded by neighbors as a nuisance Commissioner Wilke inquired about a temporary permit issued for a trailer located on Lincoln Avenue which is operating a truck sales business Mr. Putnam stated that he had made contact with Mr Haroldson, the principal, and had at that time requested a progress report from him to be submitted to the next meeting of the Planning Commission of July 17, 1969 Possible revocation of the permit was mentioned The Secretary stated that a meeting would take place on Tuesday, July 8, 1969, with representatives of the Department of Inter -Governmental Relations, State of California, to go over the contract for the townscape urban design program He informed the Commission that on Tuesday, July 1, new aerial photographs of the city had been taken He stated that prints from these photographs would be available in one week, and the mosaic and strip map would be available in three weeks The City Engineer indicated that a contract had been awarded for the landscaping of storm drains General discussion was held between the staff and Planning Commission on various planning matters RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 4.35 p.m until 7.30 p m CALL TO ORDER The meeting was reconvened at 7.30 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT: Wilke, Davis, Evans and Cardoza ABSENT Worley Also present were Administrative Assistant Gene Poertner Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, Finance Director Jim Grissom, Assistant City Attorneys Len Hampel and Bruce Wallace, Administrative Intern Bob Schilling, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam The Assistant City Attorney requested Mr Bruce Wallace to conduct the swearing in of those present wishing to testify in any of the public hearings for the evening ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications presented at this time. PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 74. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to use a portion of the home for an office for telephone and keeping records of transactions for buying and selling antique auto parts through the mail requested by Mr. L. Glen Depew 5441 Marcella Avenue, Cypress, California The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-48, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval. The Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the requested permit Mr L Glen Depew, applicant addressed the Commission, giving additional information on the nature of his business There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 74, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-48 At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results* TO WIT. ALL AYES - 2 - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p m. ATTEST CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMM S?S ION RY OF E PLANNING COMMISSION i MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD July 17, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7:35 p m on Thursday, July 17 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress California, Vice -Chairman Wilke presiding PRESENT. Wilke, Worley, Davis, and Evans ABSENT. Cardoza Also present were Assistant City Attorneys Len Hampel and Bruce Wallace Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley Administrative Assistant Douglas Dunlap, Administrative Intern Bob Schilling, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Worley, and unanimously carried, to approve the Minutes as mailed PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 75 --ROBERT L. MOREY. The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home as an office for phone calls and bookkeeping for a TV repair business, requested by Robert L. Morey, 4882 Marion Street, Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No 75 The Vice -Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Staff Report PC#69-52 which continued the public hearing from the meeting of July 3, 1969, to the July 17 1969 meeting, in order to have the applicant present The Secretary also read Staff Report PC#69-49 which outlined the nature of the request and conditions imposed and the staff recommendation of approval The Vice -Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested Permit There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Vice -Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Worley, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, that the Commission approve Home Occupation Permit No 75 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-49 The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: POSSIBLE MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-211--HYATT DIE CAST. The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the possible modification or revocation of the conditional use permit which was granted by the Planning Commission on February 1, 1968 to allow the establishment of a die cast manufacturing plant in an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone, on property generally located at 4656 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress granted to Hyatt Die Cast, initiated by the Cypress City Council. Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel suggested the item be continued until Commissioner Cardoza arrived He stated that although Commissioner Worley was present he was not in a position to vote due to his absence from previous discussion and testimony on the subject It was moved by Commissioner Worley, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried, to postpone Item No 2 until Commissioner Cardoza was present PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO V -275 --JAMES S. LAWLESS The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from the Zoning Ordinance to allow carports in lieu of garages in a development generally located in the R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) zone on property located north of the northeast corner of Juanita Street and Ball Road, requested by James S Lawless, 1423 Wembly Road San Marino, California, known as Variance No V-275. Commissioner Evans suggested the item be continued until the arrival of Commissioner Cardoza It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Worley, and unanimously carried, to postpone Item No 3 until Commissioner Cardoza was present PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 76 --JOYCE A. HELLER The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home as an office for a job shop requested by Mrs Joyce A Heller, 9905 Graham Street Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No 76 The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report No. PC#69-53 which outlined the nature of the request and staff recommendation of approval The Vice -Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Vice -Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 76, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-53 The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 77--MERVIN M. LUNICH. The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home as an office for a building maintenance service, requested by Mervin M Lunich 4194 Teresa Avenue, Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No 77 The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report No PC#69-54 which outlined the nature of the request and staff recommendation of approval Chairman Cardoza arrived (7:45 p m ) and Vice -Chairman Wilke turned the gavel over to him to carry on as Chairman of the meeting The Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the requested permit There being no written communications and no oral protests Commissioner Worley moved to close the public hearing The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried Commissioner Davis in the absence of the applicant, asked the Secretary of the Planning Commission where the applicant would be storing his equipment. The Secretary stated there was no information in the application giving this information - 2 - At this time, the applicant announced his late arrival Commissioners Worley and Wilke withdrew their motions to close the public hearing, in order to question the applicant It was moved by Commissioner Worley, seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried, to re -open the public hearing to consider Home Occupation Permit No 77 In answer to questions from Commissioner Evans, the applicant, Mervin M Lunich, stated that his heavy maintenance service equipment would be kept on the premises of his various jobs, while the lighter equipment and supplies such as buffer, vacuum, detergents, wax etc. would be kept at his home He stated that all his equipment was transported in his station wagon to places of business It was moved by Commissioner Worley, seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Worley, seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and unanimously carried to approve Home Occupation Permit No 77 as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-54 The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT: ALL AYES It was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried to consider Item No 2, possible modification or revocation of Conditional Use Permit No C-211, at this time. PUBLIC HEARING RE: POSSIBLE MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-211--HYATT DIE CAST The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the possible modification or revocation of the conditional use permit which was granted by the Planning Commission on February 1, 1968 to allow the establishment of a die cast manufacturing plant in an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone, or property generally located at 4656 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress granted to Hyatt Die Cast, initiated by the Cypress City Council The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report No PC#69-57, which continued the public hearing from the July 3, 1969 meeting to the July 17 1969 meeting to allow the sound engineering firm of Bolt Beranek and Newman to make sound studies and recommendations regarding sound retardant methods The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested Mr Al Hyatt to make a report Mr Al Hyatt presented the sound report prepared by the firm of Bolt Beranek and Newman He also stated that all modifications in operation requested by the Commission at the July 3 1969 meeting had been met by Hyatt Die Cast and the Pico Craft Corporation He also stated that contact had been made with the Cincinnati Time Company and that the automatic ringing of bells had been programmed not to ring on Saturdays or Sundays At the present time, Mr Hyatt announced he was awaiting approval of proposed sound abatement construction from the Building Department and issuance of permits to do construction After approval and issuance of permits he gave as a timetable, a minimum of 60 days and a maximum of 90 days to complete construction Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel requested that the sound report from Bolt Beranek and Newman be received in evidence, be marked by the City Clerk and be made a part of the Planning Commission file The Chairman requested Mr Don Pederson of Pico Craft to make a report Mr Don Pederson stated that he was working with the Air Pollution Control District of Orange County to eliminate the exhaust from spray booth stacks In accordance with a request from the Commission at the July 3, 1969 meeting a means of neutralizing odor was found and has been put into practice - 3 - The Secretary stated that a report had been received from the Orange County Health Department regarding the requirements on air pollution control Mr Pederson stated that no boat engines were being run. He was waiting for the report from the Orange County Health Department to see what his next steps would be. In response to a question from Commissioner Wilke, Mr Pederson stated that his operation had been closed down after 5:30 p m The Chairman requested the Secretary to read the letter from the Orange County Health Department regarding requirements on air pollution control, with accompanying report. The Secretary read the letter from Mr Robert S Stone Division of Environmental Health, County of Orange addressed to Mr. Donald Pederson of Pico Craft Inc (Copy of letter and accompanying report are in the Planning Department files) In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza the Secretary stated that the distance from the pollution of the spray stack to the nearest tenant was 300 feet downwind The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak against the item or for revocation or modification Commissioner Evans inquired about determining the proper time and place the Commission could visit the Hyatt premises Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel stated that if the Commission wished to visit the Hyatt premises for the purpose of taking evidence they would have to do so during the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Wilke and seconded by Commissioner Evans to adjourn the meeting to the Hyatt Die Cast property After discussion and response received from the audience, Commissioner Worley stated that he felt the other items on the agenda should be heard first Commissioners Wilke and Evans withdrew their motions for the purpose of considering other items on the agenda At the suggestion of Commissioner Wilke, Chairman Cardoza polled the Commissioners to determine who would like to visit the Hyatt plant Worley, Davis, and Cardoza stated they would not like to visit the Hyatt plant at this time Discussion was held and response received from the audience regarding possible visitation by the Commission to the Hyatt Die Cast plant Mr Richard Boe, 4631 Newman Avenue, Cypress, inquired as to the legality of Commissioner Worley's vote on this item due to his absence from previous discussion and testimony Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel stated that Commissioner Worley should not participate in the voting on this item or discuss evidence relating to the decision It was moved by Commissioner Wilke and seconded by Commissioner Evans to adjourn the meeting to the Hyatt property Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel suggested that if a decision was made to visit the Hyatt property by the Commission, the Secretary of the Planning Commission should prepare an agenda of what buildings were to be visited - 4 - No further discussion was offered on the motion At the direction of the Chairman, the Commissioners with the exception of Commissioner Worley, cast their vote with the following results: AYES 2 COMMISSIONERS• Wilke and Evans NOES• 2 COMMISSIONERS. Cardoza and Davis ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS Worley The motion failed to carry by a tie vote The Secretary suggested to the Commission that a briefing on the sound report and recommendations could be made by the Bolt Beranek and Newman representative Mr Colin Gordon Mr Colin Gordon stated that he felt the 90 -day maximum for sound abatement construction was sufficient Mr Gordon outlined the main points in the study and answered questions from the Commission regarding preventive measures planned Chairman Cardoza asked if anyone present wished to direct questions to Mr Colin Gordon Mr Paul Price, 9191 Julie Beth, Cypress was sworn in by Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace In response to his question regarding acceptable sound limit determination after modifications, the Secretary informed him that the acceptable limits would be those as set forth in the city code Mr Howard Neil, 9171 Julie Beth Cypress, inquired about noise on abatement plans for the east side- Mr. T Pat O'Hara, 9170 Whitney Way Cypress, made inquiries about wall and roof modifications and suggested the open door emitted much noise He also inquired about the decision to extend time on the planting of trees He stated that even if only from an esthetic viewpoint, this should be done Chairman Cardoza inquired of Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel as to whether it was possible to hold a special meeting in the form of a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the sound report Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel stated that such a meeting could take place, but that the Commission would have to act on the matter within 40 days of the first hearing of July 3, 1969 Further discussion was held The Secretary stated that a report could be made with recommendations by Wednesday, July 22, 1969 Commissioner Wilke suggested the motion be amended to stand that the public hearing be kept open and a special meeting take place on the afternoon of July 24 1969 at 4 p m , to consider the matter It was moved by Commissioner Wilke and seconded by Commissioner Evans to continue Conditional Use Permit No C-211 and adjourn to a special public hearing on July 24 1969, at 4 p m The following roll call vote was taken AYES. 4 COMMISSIONERS: Wilke, Evans, Cardoza, and Davis ABSTAIN. 1 COMMISSIONERS Worley - 5 - PUBLIC HEARING RE. VARIANCE NO V -275 --JAMES S. LAWLESS The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from the Zoning Ordinance to allow carports in lieu of garages in a development generally located in the R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) zone on property located north of the northeast corner of Juanita Street and Ball Road, requested by James S Lawless, 1423 Wembly Road, San Marino, California, known as Variance No V-275 The Secretary presented Staff Report No PC#69-55 which continued the public hearing from the meeting of July 3, 1969, to the July 16, 1969 meeting, due to a lack of majority of the Commission failing to resolve the matter at the July 3 meeting The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the applicant to make a presentation Mr Richard Eddy, 4540 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, represented the applicant, Mr James S Lawless Discussion was held regarding the conditions to the variance as outlined in Planning Staff Report No PC#69-51 It was moved by Commissioner Wilke and seconded by Commissioner Worley to close the public hearing The motion was passed by the following roll call vote AYES* 4 COMMISSIONERS• Evans, Wilke, Worley and Davis NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS. Cardoza Commissioner Wilke suggested Variance No. V-275 be approved subject to Planning Staff Report PC#69-51 Condition No 1, but omitting Conditions No 2 and No 3 In their place, he suggested that architectural plans for carports and landscape plans be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval It was moved by Commissioner Worley and seconded by Commissioner Wilke to approve Variance No V-275, subject to the following conditions. 1 All structures shall be subject to Fire Zone 4#2 building requirements 2. Architectural plans for treatment of the carports and landscape plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS. Wilke, Worley, and Davis NOES 2 COMMISSIONERS• Cardoza and Evans PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO Z-178: The Chairman announced it was the time and place for the hearing to consider the zoning of the areas included in Annexations No 68-2 and 68-3, Parcel 1, easterly of Walker Street, southerly of Vonnie Lane to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks, backed on the east by the alley, from County C-2 to City C-2, Parcel 2, West side of Walker Street adjacent to the railroad right-of-way from County M-1 to City C-3; Parcel 3, southerly of Lincoln between Grindlay just easterly of Walker Street, from County C-2 to City H -C, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission, known as Zone Change No Z-178 The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-59 which outlined the nature of the zone changes and the reclassification of property recently annexed to the City of Cypress, and gave staff recommendations The Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the requested permit. - 6 - Discussion was held regarding the Zoning Ordinance, with reference to descriptions of the particular zones referred to in the request for zone changes There being no other comments for or against the requested zone changes, Commissioner Worley moved that the City Council be advised that the Planning Commission is in favor of Zone Change Z-178 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT• ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS• CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C -212 --WILLIAM T ROGERS, JR. The Chairman declared this was the time and place for the hearing to consider the application for an extension of time on Conditional Use Permit No. C-212, for the construction of an animal hospital The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#i69-65 which outlined the nature of the original permit, granted by the Planning Commission on April 18 1968. The staff gave a recommendation of approval of the request for an extension of time It was moved by Commissioner Worley and seconded by Commissioner Davis to grant an extension of time for 180 days subject to the conditions as outlined in the original permit. The motion carried by the following roll call vote AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS Worley, Davis, Cardoza, and Evans ABSTAIN• 1 COMMISSIONERS. Wilke ABANDONMENT OF ALLEY EASTERLY AND TO THE REAR OF LOTS FRONTING ON ACACIA STREET. The Chairman declared that this was the time and place for the continuation of the hearing to consider the abandonment of the alley located easterly and to the rear of lots fronting on Acacia Street, southerly of Crescent Avenue initiated by Cypress Planning Commission The Chairman declared the hearing open and asked the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Staff Report PC#69-58, which continued the hearing for the purpose of receiving reports from various public utility companies in regards to conflict with their service which would be caused by the abandonment Mr Ray Coakley, Assistant City Engineer reported that the public utilities involved had indicated that there would be no conflict with the abandonment of the alley. It was moved by Commissioner Wilke seconded by Commissioner Worley, and unanimously carried to approve the abandonment as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#169-43, as not being in conflict with the general plan of the city The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT• ALL AYES - 7 - ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION. Discussion was held in reference to whether or not the Commission should send a letter of endorsement to the Orange County Planning Commission in reference to the proposed Orange County General Plan After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to endorse the proposed Orange County General Plan and that a communication of this action should be forwarded to the Orange County Planning Commission The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT. ALL AYES CYPRESS PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Chairman Cardoza asked Commissioner Davis if he would represent Mr Harvey at the next meeting of the Cypress Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Commissioner Davis replied that he would REVIEW AND STUDY OF ZONING ORDINANCE OF CITY OF CYPRESS. After discussion, it was decided that the afternoon of the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission would be used to review and consider proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance The first issues to be discussed would be the uses permitted in the M-1 zone and the changing of requirements for carports in leiu of garages It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and unanimously carried to place the discussion and study of carports and M-1 zoning at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission, August 7, 1969 The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT ALL AYES Commissioner Worley requested to be excused from the special July 24, 1969 public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No C-211, due to his ineligibility to vote Permission was granted Gratitude was expressed by all Planning Commissioners, the Secretary, Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, to Commissioner Worley for his contributions to the Planning Commission for the past eight years, expiration of his term the August 7, 1969 meeting of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and unanimously carried to recommend that the City Council award Mr Worley a commendation for his service to the city The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT• ALL AYES ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Commission Commissioner Worley declared the meeting adjourned at 10.45 p m ATTEST CHAI• 0 THE PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY r, THE PLANNING COMMISSION - 8- MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD July 24, 1969 The regular adjourned meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.07 p m on Thursday July 24, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Vice -Chairman Wilke presiding. PRESENT. Wilke Davis, and Evans ABSENT. Worley and Cardoza Also present were Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, Administrative Assistant Douglas Dunlap Administrative Intern Bob Schilling, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam. The Vice -Chairman declared the Public Hearing open. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. POSSIBLE MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-211: The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the possible modification or revocation of the conditional use permit which was granted by the Planning Commission on February 1, 1968, to allow the establishment of a die cast manufacturing plant in an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone, on property generally located at 4656 Lincoln Avenue Cypress, granted to Hyatt Die Cast, initiated by the Cypress City Council The Secretary presented a report outlining eight conditions to be considered for possible modification of Conditional Use Permit No C-211 At this time, he added a ninth condition for consideration by the Commission Condition No 9 being: All outside compressors shall be shut down when not in use Discussion was held regarding the report presented by the Secretary Commissioner Evans suggested the attachment of Condition No 10• when Phase No 1 of the Bolt Beranek and Newman Report is completed by Hyatt Die Cast Corporation, additional tests will be made by that Corporation to determine whether or not it will be necessary to proceed with Phase No 2 Commissioner Wilke agreed with proposed Condition No 10, but suggested time limits be set. 90 days for the completion of Phase No 1, and an additional 90 days for the completion of Phase No 2, if necessary The Secretary suggested the wording of Condition No 10 be changed to read that Phase No 1 of the Bolt Beranek and Newman Report would be completed within 90 days, and that Phase No 2 of same report would be completed within an additional 90 days Commissioner Cardoza arrived (4:30 p.m.) and Vice -Chairman Wilke turned over the gavel to him to carry on as Chairman of the meeting Additional discussion was held on the suggested conditions for possible modification of Conditional Use Permit C-211 Chairman Cardoza suggested the word "within" be added to Condition No 7 to read: "no vibrations shall be allowed at the property line within 90 days after the approval of this modification" Commissioner Evans suggested the addition of Condition No 11• that if, after 180 days (90 days for the completion of Phase No 1, and an additional 90 days for the completion of Phase No. 2 if necessary) the Hyatt Die Cast Corporation is still in violation of the code, a public hearing would be held to modify or revoke the conditional use permit Further discussion was held regarding the various conditions Commissioner Wilke asked if it would be in order at this time to read the conditions as they now exist with suggested changes The Secretary read the conditions as follows. 1 Any exhaust stacks on spray booths shall be elevated above the peak of the highest building adjacent to them. 2 The least odorous materials obtainable shall be used in any spraying operation 3 Fume burners will be required if uncontrollable odors persist. 4 No boat engines shall be run at the Pico Craft Corporation 5. The automatic bell system shall be shut off on weekends 6 Phase No 1 of the Bolt Beranek and Newman Sound Abatement Report shall be commenced at once and shall be completed within 90 days of the approval of this modification 7 No vibrations shall be allowed at the property line within 90 days after the approval of this modification The machines causing the vibration at the present time shall not be operated after 8 p m , nor on weekends The original condition, No 1B, shall be ammended to read as follows: An area 10 feet from the exterior property lines adjacent to any residentially -zoned property shall be landscaped and permanently maintained. The landscape plan shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and approved by the Planning Commission The time limit for landscaping is extended to,`6 months after approval of this modificatione-&-(2-4c r? 9 All outside compressors shall be shut down when not in use 10. After Phase No 1 of the Bolt Beranek and Newman Report is completed, additional sound tests shall be made by Hyatt Die Cast Corporation to determine if the sound has reached the ordinance requirement of a low decimal reading If not, then Phase No 2 of the Bolt Beranek and Newman Report shall commence immediately and shall be accomplished within 90 days. 11. If, after 180 days, the Hyatt Die Cast Corporation is still not in accord with the ordinance, a public hearing will be held to revoke or modify the conditional use permit. It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried to modify Conditional Use Permit No. C-211 with the conditions as stated one through 11, and as corrected and stated, one through 11 and to recommend modification to the City Council The following roll call vote was taken. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS Wilke, Davis Cardoza, and Evans NOES 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT. 1 COMMISSIONERS: Worley - 2 - PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT N0. 75 The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the use of a portion of a home as an office for phone calls and bookkeeping for a T V repair business requested by Mr Robert L Morey, 4882 Marion Street, Cypress, California The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-49, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request. Commissioner Evans expressed concern over whether the applicant had a full understanding of the terms and conditions of the permit as related to service calls in the field Chairman Cardoza concurred, stating that more information was needed to reach a decision on the matter. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Wilke, and unanimously carried, to continue the public hearing for Home Occupation Permit No 75 to the next regular meeting At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following results: TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: POSSIBLE MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-211 The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the possible modification or revocation of the conditional use permit which was granted by the Planning Commission on February 1, 1968, to allow the establishment of a die cast manufacturing plant in an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone, on property generally located at 4656 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, granted to Hyatt Die Cast, initiated by the Cypress City Council The Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of revocation or modification of the conditional use permit The Assistant City Attorney advised that the Planning Commission could make recommendations at the conclusion of the hearing or within 40 days thereafter, regarding revisions and/or additions, deletions or modifications These recommendations would be on an advisory basis only. He stated that at the close of the Planning Commission public hearing the City Council would conduct a public hearing on the matter at which time a final decision would be determined The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report No PC#69-50, which outlined the nature of the request and indicated that the application was initiated by the City Council The Secretary read a letter dated June 30, 1969, from Mr Dan L Nelson of Bolt Beranek and Newman consultants in architectural and engineering acoustics, acknowledging receipt of Purchase Order No 9136 on June 26 1969 by Mr Al Hyatt of Hyatt Die Cast and Engineering Corporation for noise control consulting services The Secretary read a letter dated July 2, 1969 from Orange County Air Pollution Control District to the Planning Director reporting on their investigations of operations at Pico Craft, Inc , relating to discharge of air contaminants and the control of odors - 3 - Mr Richard Boe, 4631 Newman Avenue, Cypress, presented a paper to the Planning Secretary (Planning Department files) recapitulating complaints made by homeowners against the Hyatt Die Cast Corporation He stated that if the problem was not solved within a reasonable length of time that they would have no alternative but to file suit in a court of law Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel asked Mr. Boe "Are you stating or representing that the city would not be a party to any future actions that you or your group would bring?" Mr Boe replied that they, the people, would bring action directly against the Hyatt Die Cast Corporation The following people were sworn in and gave testimony in favor of revocation or modification of the conditional use permit. Mr. Frank Besser, 8161 Whitney Way Cypress, re noise, -Mr Harry Stirs 4681 Newman Avenue, Cypress, re: noise and lights, Mr Blizzard 9120 Whitney Way, Cypress, re. verified his complaints as given in Mr Boe's testimony, Mr Ray Steinkist, industrial engineer, re Hyatt plant is not an M-1 manufacturing process complained of noise, Arlene Bergmeyer, 4547 Everest Circle, Cypress, re: desirable future business development on undeveloped adjacent property would be discouraged by noise, Mrs Wilma Wilson 9190 Whitney Way Cypress, re• verified complaints as given in testimony by Mr. Boe Mr Emmett Cooper, 4721 Newman Avenue Cypress, re• noise and odors from Hyatt plant and Pico Craft. Mr Hans Moschner, 9100 Whitney Way, Cypress re. noise, Mr William Shaffer, 9173 Ethel, Cypress, re: noise and odors verified Mr. Ray Steinkists' testimony on M-1 process. The Chairman requested Mr Al Hyatt to give testimony on the item Mr. Albert M Hyatt, 251 Orange Acres Drive, Anaheim gave testimony outlining work schedules and jobs of various employees as related to complaints received from homeowners about noise during the week, on weekends, and in the evening and early morning hours Mr Hyatt stated that studies were still being made on noise by Bolt Beranek and Newman Recommendations on noise barriers would be made by them on the completion of these studies Mr Hyatt indicated that every attempt would be made to keep within tolorable limits noise odors, and vibrations until studies are completed and recommendations made at the next Planning Commission meeting Mr T Pat O'Hara, 9170 Whitney Way Cypress wanted to know when the planting of trees around the periphery of the site would take place Mr Hyatt indicated that great amounts of money would have to be expended to abate the noise vibration, odor problems and that he would request an extension of time for compliance to this condition of the use permit Chairman Cardoza indicated that Mr Hyatt should submit a written request for consideration of the extension of the time limit prior to the next regular meeting Mr Ray Steinkist inquired in reference to the noise created by the operation of the new 800 -ton dye casting machines presently being installed at the Hyatt plant Mr Hyatt indicated that the noise and vibrations created by the operation of the 800 -ton machines was not significantly different than that created by the smaller machines presently being operated and that the 800 -ton description referred to the locking pressure and not the stamping pressure of the machine Mr. Wilson, 9190 Whitney Way, Cypress, complained of bells ringing at the plant Mr Hyatt indicated that he would contact the bell manufacturing company to see whether or not the system could be programmed to automatically turn off on weekends Mr Donald Pederson, Pico Craft, outlined the nature of his operation and the methods of abating the complaints being generated by his company such as the use of non -odorous spray material, the heightening of the exhaust stack on the spray booth and the closing down of the spray booth after 5.30 p m - 4 - Mr Colin Gordon, responding to questions from the audience indicated that the sound being emitted from the premises could be controlled The Secretary of the Planning Commission stated that to take additional evidence the Planning Commission should continue the hearing until their next regular meeting so that the report from the sound consultant could be included in the record and that this information then could be used to determine further action in regards to the pending modification or revocation. The Secretary further stated that he felt the Planning Commission should request Mr Hyatt and Mr Pederson to comply with the following proposals: 1. Any exhaust stacks on spray booth shall be elevated above peak of southerly building 2 The least odorous materials obtainable shall be used while spray booth is in operation 3 A sound engineer's report shall be submitted to the Planning Commission prior to the next regular meeting of July 17 1969. This report shall have recommendations as to methods of sound abatement to bring noises and sounds to within code limitations 4 All stopgap measures to reduce sound, light, vibration and noise levels shall be maintained until permanent solutions can be obtained 5 No boat engines shall be run at Pico Craft Corporation. Mr Hyatt and Mr Pederson indicated that they would comply with these requests Chairman Cardoza requested Mr. Hyatt to make a report on the automatic bell ringer to be presented to the next meeting of the Planning Commission and that a written request for an extension of the time limit on the planting of trees be submitted prior to the next regular meeting Mr Hyatt further agreed not to operate the 800 -ton machine until the study was completed Commissioner Evans indicated that she felt that without the alternatives to be presented by Mr Hyatt and his consultant as to the solutions for the problems outlined, that it would be difficult for the Planning Commission to reach a decision or make recommendations on this matter at this time Commissioner Wilke made a motion to continue the public hearing until the next regular meeting Commissioner Davis seconded the motion At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote, with the following result. TO WIT. ALL AYES Chairman Cardoza requested the staff to send a letter to Mr Hyatt and Mr Pederson outlining the requests of the Commission to reduce the annoyances in the interim while waiting for the report of the sound consultant RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 10.20 p m until 10.40 p m CALL TO ORDER The meeting 5275 Orange was reconvened at 10.40 p.m. Avenue, Cypress, California, in the City Council Chambers, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Wilke, Davis, Evans and Cardoza ABSENT Worley - 5 - PUBLIC HEARING RE. VARIANCE NO V-275: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for variance from Zoning Ordinance No. 90, to allow carports in lieu of garages in a development generally located in the R-3 (Multiple -family Residential) zone on property located north of the northeast corner of Juanita Street and Ball Road, requested by James S. Lawless, 1423 Wembly Road, San Marino The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-51, which outlined the nature of the request The Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked the applicant to speak in favor of the variance. James S Lawless, applicant, briefly stated proposed improvements on the walls facing single-family properties, with regard to tile, redwood, paneling landscaping Mention was made of flood lights at night in key areas, away from units and surrounding tenants Studies made on closed garages vs open carports confirmed feeling that carports were less cluttered and more pleasing in appearance Open carports experienced less vandalism and stripping of cars Chairman Cardoza asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the variance Mr. Bob Jenkens, the architect, spoke in support of the variance and made mention of landscaping plans Commissioner Evans was concerned that the proper procedure would be to change the code rather than grant a variance when there were no circumstances indicating a hardship on the property. It was moved by Commissioner Wilke, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried, to approve Variance No. V-275 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-51 General discussion was held regarding a change in the code on the subject of allowing carports in certain cases At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners present cast their vote with the following results. AYES: 2 COMMISSIONERS• Wilke and Davis NOES- 2 COMMISSIONERS Cardoza and Evans ABSENT 1 COMMISSIONERS. Worley The motion failed to carry because of a tie vote After general discussion Commissioner Wilke made the motion to continue the public hearing on this matter until the next meeting The motion was seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT ALL AYES Chairman Cardoza requested that the Commission appoint an alternate representative to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board since his term had expired. Commissioner Evans nominated Commissioner Davis The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wilke and unanimously carried ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 11 30 p m to 4p..m , July 14, 1969, in the City Council chambers ATTEST: •C TARY . TH P NING COMMISSION - 6 - CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD August 7, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.15 p m. on Thursday, August 7, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Vice -Chairman Evans presiding PRESENT: Ricker, Sonju, and Evans ABSENT- Davis and Cardoza Also present were Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley Administrative Intern Bob Schilling, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam The Secretary opened the meeting by asking for nominations for Vice -Chairman It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to nominate Commissioner Evans as Vice -Chairman The Commissioners cast their vote with the following result. AYES• 2 COMMISSIONERS: NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS. ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT. 2 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker and Sonju None Evans Davis and Cardoza PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 71 --MICHAEL E. SIVULKA• The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the use of his home to conduct a contract electrical design business requested by Michael E Sivulka, 4230 Via Largo, Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No 71 The Vice -Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-60 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval. Commissioner Cardoza arrived at 4:20 p m The Vice -Chairman inquired as to whether the applicant was present and wished to speak The applicant, Michael E. Sivulka stated that no actual work was conducted in his home He said all work was done at the client's facilities. The Vice -Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Vice -Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 71, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-60 The following roll call vote was taken AYES 3 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker Sonju, and Evans NOES. 0 COMMISSIONERS• None ABSTAIN• 1 COMMISSIONERS: Cardoza ABSENT. 1 COMMISSIONERS• Davis Vice -Chairman Evans turned the gavel over to Commissioner Cardoza to carry on as Chairman of the meeting PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 78 --BETTY J HOMAN: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to make rubber stamps with a rubber molding machine in a den of her trailer, requested by Betty J Homan, 9080 Bloomfield Space 247, Cypress California, known as Home Occupation Permit No. 78 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-61 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval In answer to Chairman Cardoza's question, the applicant, Betty J Homan, stated that she had nothing to add to the Planning Staff Report of the Secretary In answer to questions from the Commissioners, the applicant stated that all her business was mail order from a Post Office box number. She indicated that there was only one small machine used for molding of rubber There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried to approve Home Occupation Permit No 78, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-61 The motion was passed by the following roll call vote. TO WIT• ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-219 (GARSON, INC FOR BIG SIX LAND COMPANY). The Chairman announced this was the time and place to discuss the reasons for delay of proposed improvements to land presently used for open air sales of trucks by Garson, Inc under Conditional Use Permit C-219 Chairman Cardoza requested the applicant, James E Gardner, to make a report on the extent of development James E Gardner, half owner of Garson Inc., indicated the construction of improvements would soon begin He stated that they had run into a good deal of trouble getting permits to follow through on improvements. At the request of the Chairman, the Secretary located the property on the new aerial map He also reviewed the original use permit with conditions Discussion was held in reference to the proposed development of the property. 2 Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace stated that if the conditions of the permit were not met within 180 days, that proceedings would then start to revoke or modify said permit Commissioner Evans stated that she was under the impression that the property was not to be used until the conditions of the permit had been met Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace stated that the applicants were in violation of the permit having used the property for truck sales before improvements were met as outlined in the conditional use permit. The applicants stated that they were unaware that they had been in violation of the permit and had been trying to meet the desires of the Planning Commission The Secretary suggested that time be given to the applicants to make a report on financing the proposed structure and grading as approved by a registered civil engineer, etc , and to present this report to the Planning Commission in two weeks The Commission would then be in a better position to decide on a public hearing to revoke or modify the permit. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, to grant a two-week extension to the applicants to enable them to prepare a report in collaboration with the Planning Department The motion was passed by the following roll call vote TO WIT: ALL AYES REVIEW OF LANDSCAPE PLANS AND CARPORTS --VARIANCE NO. V -275 --JAMES S. LAWLESS The Chairman announced this was the time and place to review landscaping plans and carports for Variance No V-275 James S Lawless The Secretary invited the applicant and landscape architect to present their plans to the Commission for review After discussion and review, it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried, to approve the plans as submitted, with additional landscaping as suggested, and to approve the carports with the deletion of the rear wall facing the units The motion was passed by the following roll call vote TO WIT: ALL AYES RECESS Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 6 p m until 7.30 p m CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was reconvened at 7.40 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT Ricker, Sonju Davis Cardoza and Evans ABSENT. None Also present were Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, Administrative Intern Bob Schilling, and the Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace discussed proper use of variance procedure PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 79 --WILLIAM C. LANG The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to conduct a mail order business requested by William C Lang 5182 Canterbury Drive Cypress, California, known as Home Occupation Permit No 79 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-62 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the requested permit There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried to approve Home Occupation Permit No 79, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-62 At the direction of the Chairman, all Commissioners cast their vote, with the following results: TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO V -276 --RICHARD H ANDERSON. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider a variance from Section 107 7 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress, No 90, to allow the construction of a swimming pool four feet from the property line on property generally located at 4368 Via Largo, Cypress, California, known as Variance No V-276 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-63 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval. The Chairman requested the applicant to make a report Mr Bob Workman, 4397 Via Largo, Cypress, represented the applicant and gave a report on nature of the request and answered questions from the Commissioners The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the requested variance There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing Commissioner Evans stated that although the lot in question was smaller than other lots in the area, this size lot was not unusual to the City of Cypress, and the buyer had been well aware of this fact when he purchased the home She stated that one of the sacrifices these people make is to have a 15 -foot pool rather than a 16 -foot pool She did not feel a variance was justified under these conditions In response to a question from Commissioner Evans the Secretary stated that the 5 -foot requirement on all sides of the pool, including next to the house was not necessary and that the pool could be moved closer to the house After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried, to reopen the public hearing for the purpose of securing additional information It was noted by Commissioner Cardoza that no one had left the public hearing during this time Additional information on variations in lot size in the area was obtained from Art Rosenthal, Engineer for Larwin Company, and builders of the tract in which the subject home is located After further discussion Chairman Cardoza closed the public hearing - 4- It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Variance No V-276 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-63 The motion was passed by the following roll call vote• AYES 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker, Sonju, Davis, and Cardoza NOES. 1 COMMISSIONERS Evans PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO V -277 --JOHNNY JOHNSON The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider a variance from Sections 110 4a and 110 4b of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress, No 90, to allow the reduction in lot width from 70 feet to 64 feet on interior lots and from 75 feet to 70 feet on corner lots, on property generally located at the southwest corner of Denni Street and Lincoln Avenue requested by Johnny Johnson, 8151 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, known as Variance No V-277 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-64 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval He also posted the plot plans and Tentative Tract Map No 5983 (for viewing only) on the board for the Commissioner's information At the request of the Chairman, Jeff Millet Millet King & Associates, Inc , made a report to the Commission on the request for variance Commissioner Evans noted that a number of variances would be needed for the project to go through as presently designed and questioned the possibility of considering the request under the optional design plan of the City of Cypress The Assistant City Attorney stated it could be handled under the optional design plan as well Henry Hammond, Greenbrook Tract home owner questioned the value of the apartments relative to the value of adjacent homes The Assistant City Attorney indicated that the subject property had been zoned R-4 since 1961, and that a zoning change was not the issue Mrs Ginns Greenbrook Tract home owner, stated that the school for the area was already overcrowded She indicated concern over transient tenants in the apartment complex and of adjacent property devaluation The Secretary indicated to the Commission that the density allowed on this property would be in excess of 800 dwelling units and that the proposed development only added 396 dwelling units which was a substantial reduction in the potential of the property. Mrs Burkhart, Greenbrook Tract home owner inquired as to whether there would be street parking The Secretary stated that there would be street parking but added that the street would be widened Mrs Burkhart also noted that Arnold Elementary School was overcrowded Mr Ed Warmington, Warmington Construction Company, stated that the architectural plans for the apartments had been made to blend into the surrounding homes and to give an uncrowded appearance Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace stated that possible adverse economic effects to adjacent property owners could be considered as a reason to reject the variance The Secretary suggested the applicant make a report, taking photographs to show type of development planned and materials to be used Also to be included in the report would be a record of other variances granted for similar complexes - 5 - It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously approved to close the public hearing After discussion, the Commission decided to carry the matter over to the next meeting at which time they would discuss the pros and cons of the optional design plan and the type of development being proposed It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to continue this item to the next regular meeting, at which time a report on optional design for the property would be discussed and the report on subsequent developments of a similar nature would be reviewed. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote TO WIT• ALL AYES Mr Jeff Millet suggested that Tentative Tract Map No 5983 also be continued to the next meeting August 21, 1969 It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried, to continue Tentative Tract Map No 5983 to the next Planning Commission meeting August 21, 1969 PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-179--LARWIN COMPANY: The Chairman announced that it was the time and place to consider an application for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress, No 90, to change the zone of property generally located on the south side of Orange Avenue 150 feet easterly of Valley View Street to the easterly boundary of Tract No 4377 from an R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to an R-3 (Multiple Family Residential Zone), requested by the Larwin Company 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, by Bernard H. Moore, known as Zone Change No Z-179 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to make its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-65 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval Mr. Bill Tapking, Director of Land Planning for the Larwin Company, described plans for low-density type development. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed zone change Mr John Abashita inquired and was informed by Mr. Tapking that drainage on the land would be taken care of properly There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman suggested a motion be made to close the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to recommend Zone Change No Z-179 for approval by the City Council, subject to the conditions recommended in Planning Staff Report PC#69-65 The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: TO WIT: ALL AYES - 6 - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 7044--LARWIN COMPANY. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to review Tentative Tract Map No 7044, a re -subdivision of a portion of Tract No 4377 The Chairman stated the hearing was closed and requested the staff to make its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-66 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval Mr Bill Tapking, Director of Land Planning for the Larwin Company, stated that he was in agreement with the conditions as set forth by the Planning Department After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to adopt the recommendations of the Planning Department as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-66 and to recommend Tentative Tract No 7044 for approval to the City Council Commissioner Cardoza stated that he would like to add the word minimum to Condition No 21 to read as corrected, "all lots shall be minimum 6000 square feet" It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried, to recommend approval of Tentative Tract No 7044 to the City Council, subject to the conditions as outlined and with the corrections as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-66 The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: TO WIT: ALL AYES MINUTES• It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of July 17, 1969, as mailed Chairman Cardoza indicated that a correction should be made on Page 2 of the minutes of July 24, 1969, Condition No. 8 seventh sentence from the top, as follows: 'extended to within 6 months after approval of this modification It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of July 24, 1969 as corrected STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS: DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO THE PRE -ZONING OF ANNEXATION 69-3• The Chairman announced it was the time and place to consider the request to set a public hearing for pre -zoning for Annexation 69-3 from C-2 (General Commercial) to H -C (Highway Commercial) on property presently located in the County After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, to approve the request to set a public hearing for the pre -zoning of property as indicated in Annexation 69-3 from C-2 to H -C zoning The motion was carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT: ALL AYES REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE --USES PERMITTED IN M-1 ZONE AND CHANGING OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CARPORTS IN LEIU OF GARAGES. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to review amendments to the zoning ordinance It was suggested by the Secretary that this item be put on next regular agenda - 7 - It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried, to review and consider proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, uses permitted in M-1 Zone (Light Manufacturing), and changing of requirements for carports in leiu of garages, and to continue it to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission August 21, 1969, at 4 p m At the request of Commissioner Davis, the Secretary made a report on proposed land acquisition by the Los Alamitos Navy Air Station. Chairman Cardoza welcomed Commissioners Ricker and Sonju on their appointment to the Planning Commission Chairman Cardoza congratulated Commissioner Evans on her nomination and election as Vice -Chairman ADJOURNMENT. There being no further oral communications or reports, Chairman Cardoza declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p m ATTEST CRETA OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 8 CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD August 21, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7.30 p m on Thursday, August 21, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Vice -Chairman Evans presiding PRESENT Ricker, Davis, and Evans ABSENT: Sonju and Cardoza Also present were Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-219 (GARSON, INC., FOR BIG SIX LAND COMPANY). The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place to hear a report on the progress of proposed improvements to land presently being used for open air sales of trucks by Garson, Inc , under Conditional Use Permit C-219. The Vice -Chairman requested the Secretary to make a report on his meeting with representatives of Garson, Inc. The Secretary stated that the sidewalk had been installed and that proposals for improvements of the property had been made He stated that Mr Jess Haroldson of Garson, Inc., was present to report further on these proposed improvements Mr Jess Haroldson, the applicant, stated that an engineer had made grading studies as requested by the Planning Commission The engineer recommended that drainage to the property be directed to the west boundary of Garson, Inc Mr Haroldson stated that they had not received permission to drain from the adjoining property owner to the west because the owner of that property was out of the city at the present time He stated that when this permission was received, the draining project would commence. He said the sidewalk was in with underground conduit lines for street lights Mr Haroldson stated that he would like the Commission to consider the possibility of his using a different type of paved surface for the parking of his trucks rather than the suggested asphalt -concrete topping. The surfacing he preferred was described as a four -inch rock base, topped with an asphalt -type sealer with two additional inches of rock cover on the top The Secretary suggested the Commission reserve the right to make further investigation as to the use of decomposed granite as the preferred surfacing for the parking of trucks He stated, however, that the area in front of the wall would be in public view and that the asphalt -concrete surface would be preferred here as no trucks were to be parked in this area Commissioner Evans asked the applicant if he was requesting a change of conditions to suggest the use of this type of paving instead of asphalt The applicant stated that he would like to change the conditions in this regard. Mr Haroldson stated that they were presently negotiating for the financing of the building and, in answer to a question from Commissioner Evans, stated that he did not foresee the construction of the building to be completed within the 180 -day time period. In answer to a question from the Secretary Mr Haroldson stated that he felt he could come up with a definite time for construction of the proposed building after the six-month period was up, October 4, 1969 The applicant stated, however, that the grading, drainage, asphalting, planters, and fence improvements could be completed within 45 days, and that landscaping would commence next week. In response to a question from Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary stated that since the applicant was continuing to make improvements to the property in good faith that the matter should be continued to the termination of the 180 -day period At that time, if the conditions of the Permit had not been met by the applicant, the Commission could decide on revocation or modification of the Permit TENTATIVE TRACT NO 5983, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LINCOLN AVENUE AND DENNI STREET, 91 LOTS, 2 1 ACRES: The Vice -Chairman announced it was the time and place to consider an application for approval of Tentative Tract No 5983, generally located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Denni Street The Vice -Chairman requested the Secretary to make a report The Secretary stated that this item had been continued by the Commission at the request of the applicant in order to allow the applicant to resubmit his plans under the optional design plan of the City of Cypress. The Secretary stated that optional design criteria had been prepared by the applicant and would nov be presented before the Commission for their review The Secretary outlined the nature of the request for approval of Tentative Tract Map No 5983 The Secretary first presented transparencies showing actual sketches of models of 4-plex units to be built Color slides were shown of similar projects located in Orange County. Also shown were photographic blowups of similar developments located in the Huntington Beach area. He indicated that there would be seven parking spaces for every unit and that the yards would be landscaped and maintained The Vice -Chairman asked the applicant to make a report Mr Ed Warmington, the applicant, stated that changes had been made in the plot plan reducing the number of lots from 98 to 91 He said that he had met with a property group who had some concern and that after presenting the plans to them they were satisfied He also stated that he had been in contact with Mr Paul Butler, Assistant Superintendent, Cypress Elementary School District, and that Mr. Butler was going to write a letter to the Chairman after the Superintendent of Schools returned from vacation, regarding schooling of children in the immediate area. This letter would confirm belief that the new tract would not interfer with present attendance of local schools. In answer to questions from Mr Richard Conrad, 4971 Cheshire Drive Cypress, the Secretary stated that Denni Street was in fact a secondary arterial highway as indicated in the general plan, but that it had not been developed for its full capacity He stated that the lot size of 4-plexes was in excess of the code requirement and that some 4-plexes faced to the front of Denni Street Dr Ginns, 4573 Rainier Drive, Cypress, addressed the Commission as a spokesman for adjacent property owners in opposition to the proposed tract. He stated that they were not opposed to a multi -unit tract such as Tanglewood, but were mainly opposed to the development as proposed because of the high density of population it would create. They felt this type of development would deteriorate rapidly and would be occupied by transient residents There was a lack of play and recreation areas and the parking was not adequate Compared code requirements of other cities in relation to space required for 4-plex units were presented by Dr Ginns He also stated that he spoke with Mr. Paul Butler Cypress School District, who said that there was a current freeze on funds for schools in the State of California and that there have been no new schools planned to relieve the existing congestion in the Arnold School at this time He spoke with representatives of the Fire Department regarding fire hazard of high-density dwelling units He also spoke with representatives of the Police Department concerning additional control needed for large -density dwelling units and transient tenants. Commissioner Evans called attention to the fact that the property had been zoned R-4 for several years She also mentioned that the applicant intended to construct dwellings for one-half the density legally allowed on the property - 2 - Mr John Burrows, 4532 Rainier Drive, Cypress, stated that he was in the apartment business and had been an owner of 4-plex units He stated that transient tenants were common to this type of dwelling He felt that any such complex of dwellings needed central management to keep the property from deteriorating He presented an economic report from an investment standpoint of view of a potential buyer, to illustrate why he felt such a complex was a bad investment and potentially unhealthy for the city Mr Jim Markwhit, 4235 Dover Circle, Cypress, stated that his experience dlfh 4-plex units had been economically unsatisfactory. Mr Bob Hopkins, 4292 Avenida Madrid Cypress, complained about possible impact of additional school children from the proposed tract to the neighboring schools Mr Vance Reynolds, 5390 Oxford Drive Cypress wanted to know what benefit the plan would give to the adjoining residents. Mr John Turner, 4217 Cheshire Drive, Cypress, stated that the parking was very inadequate Ann Hannold, 5395 Vista Sierra, Cypress, asked if it would be possible for the zone to be changed. The Secretary stated that in actuality the Greenbrook Tract had been zoned R-4 along with the adjacent property, but had been rezoned to R-1 with the construction of the Greenbrook homes. Consideration must be given to the General Plan of the City of Cypress The City Attorney stated that the issue before the Commission was to consider whether they should approve the application for a subdivision, regardless of the fact that apartments were to be constructed there He stated that under the city's Subdivision Ordinance a two-thirds vote is required to approve a subdivision plan under optional design He also stated that since only three Commissioners were present they would not be able to act on the item at this meeting In response to a question from Commissioner Evans he stated that since the matter was not a public hearing the absent Commissioners would be able to act on the matter at another meeting even though they missed previous discussion on the item Mr. Mike Finkley, 4568 Blanca Drive, Cypress, asked the Commission how the citizens could change the zoning to R-1 (Single Residential) The Secretary stated that the zoning on the property could be changed through a request from the owner of the property He stated that the City Council could also request that the Planning Commission consider rezoning of the property, or the Planning Commission on their own motion could recommend rezoning of the property. The Secretary stated that consideration would have to be given to the General Plan of the city, relative to the community needs, in reference to the consideration of a possible zone change Dr Ginns stated that he hoped the Planning Commission would listen to the feeling of the residents as to how they would like to see their city developed Alternative plans for apartments of another nature, he stated, would be more acceptable He queried whether the Commission could decide the way in which it wished the R-4 property to be housed Mr Warren Kalas, 4647 Everest Circle, Cypress, inquired as to whether or not the owners could be required to live on the property The City Attorney stated that they could not require the owners to do this In response to Commissioner Evans' question the Secretary discussed the leeway the Commission had under the optional design plan. The Vice -Chairman requested Mr Paul Butler, Assistant Superintent, Cypress Elementary School District, to make a report - 3 - Mr Butler stated that he had talked to Dr Ginns on the matter He stated that there was indeed a bonding problem and that additional bonds were now needed to be passed before any more schools could be built. He stated, however that other sites had been purchased that were ready for development as soon as funds were available Mr Butler confirmed the fact that new bussing zones had been set up for this year and that many of the children living near the Arnold School who had been previously bussed to other schools would now be attending the Arnold School He stated that there was a memo already prepared for the next meeting, requesting that they have a meeting with the architect to get all the information available from the School Planning Division of the State Department of School Planning In response to a question from the Secretary, he stated that children from the R-4 development were not scheduled to attend the Arnold School He also stated that land had been purchased for schools under the general plan to anticipate handling the number of children projected in this plan. Mr John Turner, 4217 Cheshire Drive, Cypress, requested the City Attorney to explain to opponents of the tract just how they could stop the building of these proposed 4-plex units The City Attorney stated that they could not apply for rezoning themselves, but could apply for rezoning through the City Council, the Planning Commission, or the property owner. He explained the time span was short for such action to be taken Mr Jeff Millet, engineer for the project, stated that he wanted to continue the hearing on the map until there were enough Commissioners present to vote Commissioner Evans called for a motion to continue the map to the next meeting at the request of the developer. Commissioner Ricker asked the staff whether the Planning Commission could initiate a request for a zone change The Secretary stated that the Planning Commission, the City Council, or the property owner could initiate a request for a zone change Mrs Ginns, 4573 Rainier Drive, Cypress, suggested that if a zone change was initiated that the subject property be changed to zoning for recreation or parks It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Evans to continue Tentative Tract Map No. 5983 to the next meeting of the Planning Commission, September 4, 1969, at 7.30 p m , until there would be enough Commissioners present to constitute a 2/3 vote The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT: ALL AYES RECESS. Vice -Chairman Evans declared a recess at 9.15 p m CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 9.30 p m , Vice -Chairman Evans presiding PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO V -277 --JOHNNY JOHNSON: The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider a variance from Sections 110 4a and 110 4b of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress, No 90, to allow the reduction in lot width from 70 feet to 64 feet on interior lots and from 75 feet to 70 feet on corner lots, on property generally located at the southwest corner of Denni Street and Lincoln Avenue, requested by Johnny Johnson, 8151 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, known as Variance No V-277 - 4- At the consent of the applicant, it was agreed to continue this item also It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Davis to continue Variance No V-277 to the next meeting of the Planning Commission, September 4, 1969, at 7:30 p m The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT: ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS. The Vice -Chairman declared it was the time and place to review and consider proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance No 90, the uses permitted in M-1 Zone (Light Manufacturing), and the changing of requirements for carports in lieu of garages. The Secretary stated that he would like to have this matter continued to the afternoon of the next Planning Commission meeting It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried, to continue this matter until the afternoon of the September 4, 1969 meeting MINUTES: Commissioner Evans requested an addition be made to the minutes of August 7,'1969, Page 4 Variance No V -276 --Richard H Anderson, stating her reasons for voting no on the request The ensuing description was added to Page 4 of the August 7, 1969 minutes, following paragraph 7 in the text for Variance No. V-276. "Commissioner Evans stated that although the lot in question was smaller than other lots in the area, this size lot was not unusual to the City of Cypress, and the buyer had been well aware of this fact when he purchased the home She stated that one of the sacr*fices these people make is to have a 15 -foot pool rather than a 16 -foot pool. She did not feel a variance was justified under these conditions "In response to a question from Commissioner Evans, the Secretary stated that the 5 -foot requirement on all sides of the pool, including next to the house, was not necessary and that the pool could be moved closer to the house 11 It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried, to apptwe the minutes of August 7, 1969, as corrected ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Vice -Chairman asked if there were any communications or reports from the officers or Commissioners The Secretary, in response to a question from Commissioner Davis regarding Tentative Tract Map 5983, stated that the Planning Commission could set a hearing to rezone the property or they could inform the City Council through the Secretary at their Monday night meeting that the Planning Commission has no objection to the rezoning of the property and that a study be made in conjunction with the rezoning of the property - 5 - After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to recommend to the City Council through the Secretary, a study for a zone change for Tentative Tract Map 5983 from R-4 (High - Density Multiple -Family Residential) to R-1 (Single -Family Residential) at their Monday night meeting, August 25, 1969 TO WIT ALL AYES ADJOURNMENT. There being no further oral communications or reports, Vice -Chairman Evans declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p m CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST. CRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD September 4, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.10 p m on Thursday, September 4, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT: Ricker, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT Sonju and Davis Also present were Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, Administrative Intern Bob Schilling, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES: Commissioner Evans requested an addition to the minutes of August 21 1969, Page 6, following the paragraph recommending a study for zone change for Tentative Tract Map 5983 to the City Council, as follows "TO WIT• ALL AYES" The Commission unanimously approved the minutes as corrected STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS The Secretary suggested that Item No 1 on the agenda be taken up after Items Nos. 2 3 and 4, because of the people present in response to those public hearings PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 80--LORITA M. YOUNG. The Chairman announced it was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the sculptoring and sale of clay from live models in her home, requested by Mrs Lorita M Young 9353 Vista Serena, Cypress, known as Home Occupation Permit No 80 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-68 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval In response to a request from the Chairman, the applicant, Mrs Lorita M Young, explained in further detail the operation of her business, and presented the Commission with an example of her work The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested Permit. There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 80, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-68 The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT N0. 81 --GLEN J NIGH AND JUNE L NIGH• The Chairman announced it was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the upholstering of hand -tufted benches under contract with Galleon Tables of Los Angeles, and the occasional recovering of upholstered pieces in the garage of their home requested by Glen J Nigh and June L Nigh, 10151 Julie Beth Street, Cypress, known as Home Occupation Permit No 81. The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-69 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval In response to a request from the Chairman, the applicant Mr. Glen J Nigh, explained the operation of his business in further detail The Commissioners and staff questioned the applicant regarding the size of the air compressor, noise generated from the operation the number of articles handled at one time, the delivery of the finished product, and the usual size of orders received The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested Permit There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing Commissioner Evans stated that she felt the operation was more than that normally granted for home occupation permits She stated that home occupation permits were granted for lighter operations similar to home -hobby type activities, and felt if the permit were granted that additional conditions should be attached to include: 1 The Permit shall be granted until March 31 1970 at which time the Planning Commission may consider the extension of said Permit During this six-month period, the applicant shall attempt to relocate his business to a commercial establishment 2. The garage door shall remain closed at all times during the operation of the business It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Home Occupation Permit No 81, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC1#69-69, and as added by Commissioner Evans The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 82 --ALLEN WAYNE STOUT. The Chairman announced it was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the distribution of cases of breath freshner to local merchants from his residence requested by Allen Wayne Stout, 10312 Ethel Street Cypress known as Home Occupation Permit No 82 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-70 which outlined the nature of the request and staff recommendation of approval The applicant, Mr Allen Wayne Stout,stated that this was a part-time operation that took anywhere from 8 to 16 hours a month The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested Permit There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing 2 After discussion on criteria for home occupation permits it was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Home Occupation Permit No 82 subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-70 The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS. The Chairman announced it was the time and place to review and consider proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, No 90, the uses permitted in M-1 Zone (Light Manufacturing), and changing of requirements for carports in lieu of garages The Secretary presented the Commissioners with copies of the publication "Classification of Land Use", Southern California Association of Governments, to be used together with Zoning Ordinance No 90 of the City of Cypress in reviewing and considering proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress The Secretary presented information regarding the cost of education per child from the Cypress Elementary School District. He also presented figures obtained from the Anaheim Census regarding the number of children residing in 4-plex units from kindergarden through the sixth grade Figures were compared with similar units in the County, Anaheim, Tustin, and Garden Grove The Secretary also presented pictures of 7 -year old 4-plex units Figures were given for square footage allocation and construction fund allocation, as obtained from a manual issued by the State of California to local school districts, and were computed on a basis which would pertain directly to the Cypress Elementary School District. RECESS Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5:55 p m until 7:30 p m CALL TO ORDER The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Ricker, Davis, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT: Sonju Also present were Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, Administrative Intern Bob Schilling, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Chairman announced that oral communications were not to last past 8 p m Chairman Cardoza stated that since there were no public hearings scheduled in regards to Tentative Tract Map 5983, that the people in the audience could express their feelings on the matter during oral communications Mr. Bob Hopkins 4192 Avenida Madrid, Cypress, stated that a petition was being circulated to gather signatures against the Tentative Tract Map He listed complaints encompassing congestion of high-density living deterioration of community and also of value to adjacent property dogs loose, children having no recreational facilities crowded streets, and overcrowded schools. He stated that the petition would be presented formally to the City Council on Monday Dr D Ginns, 4573 Rainier Drive Cypress stated that the Greenbrook homes had 5 units per acre and that the proposed tract for Lincoln and Denni would have 15 or 16 units per acre He listed complaints including transient tenants, fast deterioration of property, lack of recreational facilities, inadequate parking, and overcrowded schools Dr. Ginn also complained that the tract lacked exists, explaining that for 350 homes there were only three means of egress He mentioned fire hazard and the need for additional police protection due to the high density of development proposed He proposed that the item be postponed in order for a new study to be made on further building in the City of Cypress to determine the number of such units as the ones proposed and also the location of these units Mr. Jack Leneker 4504 Middlebury Circle Cypress made reference to the Goals Survey stating that 58% of the people on the survey felt that the asthetics of the community were not up to par He said that the people would like to see more parks, and more cultural and social influence in the community Also, he expressed the feeling that health care was inadequate He stated that there were more pressing problems to attack before getting on with high-density dwelling areas Mr. Leonard Malace, 4508 Lemon Circle Cypress stated that it was the first duty of all appointed officers to reflect the desires of the community Mr L B Gregg, 5262 Vista Real, Cypress, stated that although he did not live in the area adjacent to the proposed 4-plex site, that the people in his area were concerned and that he was presently circulating a petition in this area against the proposed tract and has had 100% success with the petition He sited the lack of recreation facilities Mr Bob Hopkins, 4192 Avenida Madrid, Cypress, stated that 40 individuals were circulating petitions and that 80 to 90% of the people were in opposition to the proposed tract Mr Don January, 4549 Cheshire Drive, Cypress, stated that he had been canvassing homes for four days getting people to sign the petition and that he had received signatures from everyone he spoke with except for one individual. Chairman Cardoza announced that oral communications were over PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 83 --RICHARD S GILMORE: The Chairman announced it was the time and place to consider a request for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to do maintenance and repair work such as plumbing, electrical and wood working, with 90% of the work to be done on the client's premises and to store some working materials in his garage, requested by Richard S. Gilmore, 4178 Elizabeth Court Cypress, known as Home Occupation Permit No 83 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-71 which outlined the nature of the request and gave recommendation of approval The applicant, not being present, the Chairman asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested Permit There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed After discussion, the Commission decided to continue the matter to the next meeting at which time it was hoped the applicant would be present to answer questions from the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, to continue the public hearing to the next regular Planning Commission meeting, September 18, 1969. The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES 4 PUBLIC HEARING RE. ZONE CHANGE NO Z -180 --DANIEL MARQUEZ. The Chairman announced it was the time and place to consider an application for an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90 to change the zone of a certain parcel of land from R-1 (Single -Family Residential) to R-4 (High -Density Multiple -Family Residential), generally located at the southeast corner of Denni Street and Orange Avenue requested by Daniel Marquez, 4502 Orange Avenue, Cypress, known as Zone Change No. Z-180 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-74 which outlined the nature of the request The Chairman requested the applicant to make a report Mr Dell Boyer engineer for the project, 14482 Beach Boulevard, Westminster represented the applicant Mr Daniel Marquez He stated that the park was planned for adults only, which would average out to approximately 20 people per acre in the mobile home park He stated that since there would be no children allowed, there would not be an additional load on the school system. He also stated that mobile home parks provide ample recreational facilities for tenants and that ample parking was provided within the park for tenants and guests He also stated that his client would like to avoid changing the zoning to R-4 in order to permit the mobile home park He indicated that if it was possible to approve the land for a mobile home park by another method, that they would be agreeable to take alternative means Mr. Leonard Malace, 4508 Lemon Circle, Cypress, wanted to know how the City of Cypress would be able to guarantee that the park would be all that Mr Dell Boyer had represented it to be The Assistant City Attorney stated that if the zone change went through it was no guarantee that a mobile home court would go there In fact, he stated that any R-4 uses permitted by the code would be allowed He stated that if the zoning were in fact changed to R-4 then the applicant for the trailer park would have to get a Conditional Use Permit and that this permit would be granted subject to conditions to control the operation of the park He stated that if there were violations of these conditions it could cause revocation of the Conditional Use Permit and there would be grounds for closing the park Mr Bob Hopkins, 4192 Avenida Madrid, Cypress stated that the decision as to whether a trailer park should allow children or not was usually left up to the managers of said park and that usually these managers end up allowing children and hope that the issue never gets to court Mr Jack Leneker, 4505 Middlebury Circle, Cypress, inquired as to a zone change of Planned Development Mr Dick Kopang, 4024 Selkirk Court Cypress wanted to know how it was decided that R-4 zoning was the highest and best use of that particular property Mr John Fairchild 10471 Santa Elise, Cypress, inquired as to the property tax derived from trailer parks. Mr Bob Hopkins, 4192 Avenida Madrid, Cypress, stated that each trailer contributes approximately $80 to $90 to the tax base, whereas an average house contributes $700 to $800 to the tax base Mr Cory Larson, 1660 Orange Avenue, Paramount, mobile home park manager, stated that trailer parks take care of their own parks, streets, etc The only use trailer parks would need of the community would be the Fire and Police Departments He stated that the State did get $11 for tax fees, one-third going to the schools, one-third to the County, and one-third to the State - 5 - Mr Dean Rolly, 4477 Cheshire Drive, Cypress, stated that an adult trailer park would not receive as great a dollar value as from younger growing families. Cecilia Marquez, 4502 Orange Avenue, Cypress read regulations of mobile home parks Mr. Robert Lays, 4311 Avenida Seville, Cypress, stated that the trailer parks already located in Cypress are excellent as far as trailer parks go, but that in general they are poor asthetically to a city such as Cypress Margorie Shaft, 4413 Via Majorca, Cypress, stated that she had been circulating a petition among residents that will be adjacent to a mobile home park and that they had been in opposition for various reasons Mr John Swanson, 10441 Santa Elise, Cypress, inquired as to why Mr. Marquez wanted to change the zoning from R-1 to R-4. The Chairman informed him that the applicant intended to use the property for a mobile home park which is a permitted use under R-4 zoning, but not under R-1 zoning The Assistant City Attorney presented relevant criteria that could be considered as valid reasons for retaining the particular zoning of a piece of property, in answer to a question from Mr Bob Hopkins Sharon Buckingham, 4607 Everest Circle Cypress suggested that a study be made of the area before any zone change was effected Mr Richard Conrad, 4097 Cheshire Dirve, Cypress, stated that there were five more items on the agenda for the evening and he hoped the Commission would be able to take care of them at this meeting. Mr Gear, 9742 Grindlay, Cypress, stated that changing the R-1 to an R-4 zone would perhaps set a presidence as to the changing of the neighboring tank fram from R-1 to R-4 when the farm is eventually abandoned Mr Dell Boyer, 14482 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, representing the applicant, stated that they would be willing to go along with a continuance of the zone change pending a study of the area. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing Commissioner Ricker made a motion to grant a continuance on the item and to postpone it until after the meeting scheduled for Monday, September 8, 1969, relative to a study of the whole zoning problem The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Evans inquired as to the granting of the zone change under a special zone classification The Secretary stated that such a special zone classification would have to be written by the Planning Department It was moved by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to disallow Zone Change No Z-180 on the basis that the zone change would not be compatible with the zoning of adjacent land Chairman Cradoza stated that the Commission in making their decision must consider the total effect the zone change would bring on the community, from the present time until the entire city is developed The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES RECESS. The Chairman declared a recess at 9:25 p m - 6 - CALL TO ORDER* The meeting was called to order at 9.40 p m , Chairman Cardoza presiding TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5983 --JOHNNY JOHNSON: The Chairman announced it was the time and place to consider Tentative Tract Map No 5983 generally located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Denni Street, 91 lots, 22 8 acres, requested by Johnny Johnson The Chairman requested the Secretary to present the staff report The Secretary stated that the map had been continued twice He stated that the original map had been changed by the applicant in relation to lot size He also stated that the staff had previously recommended approval of the tract map The conditions attached to the map were read The Secretary added an additional condition, a standard requirement in the subdivision ordinance that all drainage fees shall be paid. A second condition was added as follows* The developer shall bear the cost of the erection of an approved retaining wall on the south side of Surrey Drive which will permit the lowering of Surrey Drive for the proper drainage of the tract. In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary stated that the Tentative Tract Map was being submitted under straight subdivision proceedings, not optional design proceedings After discussion on the conditions to the map, the Chairman asked if the applicant was present to make a report Mr Conrad Tuohey 2555 East Chapman Fullerton attorney for the applicant stated that he would not be able to answer any questions of a technical nature In response to a question from Commissioner Evans the Secretary stated that a study had been made on the use of cul-de-sacs but that the idea had been abandoned because it didn't add to the traffic circulation In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the Assistant City Attorney stated that the tract map would have to be considered as submitted and that if it met the requirements of the zoning ordinance and complied with the existing zoning on the property, that the Commission's consideration on the item would be limited to the design and improvement of the subdivision Commissioner Evans requested a condition be added to the tract map stating that all landscaping shall be installed and maintained on-site prior to occupancy of the structure and that these landscaping plans meet with the approval of the Planning Commission In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the Assistant City Attorney stated that under straight subdivision proceedings there was no requirement in the ordinance to impose an obligation on parks on that subdivision In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary stated that the Park and Recreation District did not have plans for acquisition of land for park sites in the area under discussion The Secretary, in response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, stated that it was not the responsibility of the City Council to condemn property for parks, when the Park and Recreation District levies taxes for park and recreation purposes In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the Assistant City Attorney stated that the Commission could not turn down the tentative tract map on the basis of the general plan showing a park in the area Chairman Cardoza asked that if the tract map ware approved could an arthitedutral overlay be created for that area to apply to this particular project - 7 - The Secretary stated that an architectural study was under way to determine environmental quality of structures to be built in the community and if, in fact, the development was not built prior to this study, that an additional condition could be added to the tract map that the development shall be in conformance with architectural review standards which are in effect At the request of Commissioner Ricker, Chairman Cardoza inquired as to whether or not the other items listed on the agenda pertaining to Tract No. 5983 were going to be considered at this meeting. The Secretary stated that the developer had submitted a letter requesting that all variances and conditional use permits pertaining to Tract No. 5983 be withdrawn Chairman Cardoza noted that circulation within the tract could be considered under the design element and improvement to the subdivision He inquired as to the availability of a report on the circulation The Secretary stated that this map was reviewed by the Subdivision Technical Committee of the City. He said many layouts were submitted at that time and that the present map was determined to be the best from a technical standpoint At the request of Commissioner Ricker, the Assistant City Attorney listed the sequence of events that would occur if the map was disapproved by the Planning Commission At the request of Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary stated that a letter would be prepared requesting the Park and Recreation District to look into the acquisition of park sites within the area of the tract The Chairman announced that anyone in the audience wishing to express an opinion on the matter could do so at this time Mr Bob Hopkins, 4192 Avenida Madrid, Cypress, wanted clarification of procedures already transpired and on differences between straight subdivision and optional design subdivision procedures Dr D Ginns, 4573 Rainier Drive Cypress stated that 100% of the people were against the tract and asked the question again, how could the tract be legally denied The Assistant City Attorney stated that an urgency zone change had already been denied. He said another means could be a zone change, but that in all likelihood, development of the tract would have already been started, in which case it would be a nonconforming use and the owner would have a vested right to continue development Mrs David Ginns, 4573 Rainier Drive, Cypress, suggested a design change in the street exits to Denni She stated that all forecast improvements were not in now, such as parks developed 4 -lane highways, etc The parking was not adequate and the streets would be crowded with parked cars causing children to ride their bikes further out in the street Martha Hall 4586 Larwin Avenue, Cypress, wanted to know if it was legally possible for the Planning Commission to institute a recommendation to the City Council for an emergency zone change The Chairman stated that a recommendation could be made, however, the item had to be acted on at this meeting. Mr Leonard Malace, 4508 Lemon Avenue, Cypress, wanted to know where a park would go in the immediate area of the tract He stated that, as shown on the map, there was no room for a park unless condemnation proceedings were taken on currently developed property Mr Les Wilson, 9190 Whitney Way, Cypress, requested the Planning Commission to deny the tract. - 8- Mr William Hall, 4586 Larwin Avenue, Cypress, inquired about the study of other exits instead of the exit onto Surrey Drive to the south of the Arnold School The Secretary stated that Surrey Drive was an existing dedicated drive way He stated that it was the conclusion of the study made that this traffic plan was the best and safest design In response to a question from Commissioner Ricker in regards to cul-de-sacs, the Secretary stated that the Engineering Department had made a study in this relation and that the best plan was now represented on the present map. Commissioner Ricker asked if any consideration had been given to include an access street off -side the trailer court where the alley is located. The Secretary said that the study made showed no need for such an access street Discussion was held regarding the acquisition of school sites and the accommodation of additional pupils from the proposed tract. Commissioner Evans made a motion to approve the tract map subject to the 27 conditions listed one through 23 as stated in the staff report, and 24 through 27 as added The motion died for lack of a second In response to a question from Commissioner Davis, the Assistant City Attorney stated that a legal reason must be given within the Subdivision Map Act for turning down the map, otherwise the action would be overturned by any action in the courts that follow It was moved by Commissioner Ricker to dissapprove the tract map on the basis of traffic flow and the conditions that were not in accordance with the code as listed on the report from the Planning Department In response to a question from Commissioner Davis as to the legality of the motion, the Assistant City Attorney stated that if the Commission felt the reason was valid on the basis of the information presented, then the motion was legal. The motion to dissapprove the tract map on the basis of traffic flow and conditions listed on the staff report as not being in accordance with the code was seconded by Commissioner Davis. In response to a question from Commissioner Evans, the Assistant City Attorney stated that in view of the motion, no conditions would be recommended, the recommendation would be denial He stated that the applicant would have the right to present a new subdivision tract map at a future date Chairman Cardoza suggested that perhaps an urgency ordinance should be recommended in order to give the Commission time to study the zoning of that particular area The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT: ALL AYES It was moved by Commissioner Davis to recommend that an urgency ordinance be made for a zone study for a zone change. The motion died for lack of a second It was moved by Commissioner Davis to recommend to the City Council that they freeze all building permits on that property until a study was completed on zoning in that area The motion died for lack of a second Chairman Cardoza requested the Secretary to issue a letter to the Park and Recreation District to look into the acquisition of a park site in the vicinity and to implement the general plan for a park and recreation development in that area - 9 - It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to recommend to the City Council through the Secretary a study of the feasibility of entering into a Joint Powers agreement with the Cypress Elementary School District in reference to the establishment of a recreation program and area on the play field of the Arnold School The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES In response to a question from Mrs D Ginns, with regard to a large park to accommodate a football field, baseball field, etc , Chairman Cardoza suggested she direct her feelings to the Director of the Park and Recreation District. The Secretary stated that the Commission had received a request to withdraw Items Nos 8, 9 and 10 from the agenda PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. V -278 --JOHNNY C. AND LAURA MAE COTTA The Chairman announced that it was the time and place to consider an application for a variance from Zoning Ordinance No 90, Section 121 3c, to permit the construction of a new building to house a H S Salt Food To Go store of 1000 square feet, with 11 parking spaces, at the general location of 5242 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, requested by Johnny C and Laura Mae Cotta, 6384 Orangewood Avenue, Cypress, known as Variance No V-278 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-75 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval Mr Carl Irwin 3631 Atlantic, Long Beach architect represented the applicant and stated he would be happy to answer questions from the Commission. In response to a question from Commissioner Evans, Mr Irwin stated that the required parking was cut in half because there would be no eating on the premises, that it was a pick-up and go business. Chairman Cardoza stated that the parking plan was awkward Commissioner Evans noted that the only ingress was from Lincoln and felt that there would not be enough room for two cars to get through Chairman Cardoza stated that planting was needed on Grindlay and felt a transition was needed between the asphalt and sidewalk area Mr Irwin stated that the applicant would be willing to construct a 3 -foot reinforced concrete wall along the length of the parking area He stated that they could continue the landscaping for the entire length of the building to the parking area. Chairman Cardoza suggested that the wall design blend with the building design and be maintained In response to a question from Commissioner Ricker the Assistant City Attorney stated that the variance could be granted imposing a condition that the use proposed under the variance be maintained If another establish- ment would go in and the parking requirements were additional, the existing variance would cease to exist. The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the proposed variance Mr Eugene Senicole, 5511 Lime Avenue, Cypress, requested the Commission to consider the amount of business and possibly the need to divert some of this traffic onto Grindlay in the vicinity of two schools Mr Irwin stated that the hours of business would be from 4 p m to 9 p m on weekdays and from 11 a.m. to 9 p m on weekends, and therefore would not interfere with school traffic - 10 - Further discussion was held on the traffic pattern Chairman Cardoza suggested that the traffic pattern could be worked out with the City Engineer It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing The Assistant City Engineer stated that a corner cutoff on Lincoln and Grindlay was not shown on the map and that this was required. He stated that since Grindlay was considered a residential collector, a 15 -foot radius would be the requirement for cutoff Commissioner Ricker made a motion that this item be referred to the Traffic Commission to make a study and recommendation before action was taken The motion died for lack of a second The Secretary suggested a condition be added to read that the traffic flow be approved by the Traffic Engineer It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Variance V-278 with conditions as listed, with additional conditions that the traffic pattern be approved by the Traffic Engineer, that the use of this facility be restricted to off -premises eating only, and that a 15 -foot corner cutoff be provided at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Grindlay Street Commissioner Evans added these conditions: 1 Landscaping shall be installed and maintained the length of the building on Grindlay 2. A three-foot reinforced concrete block wall shall be installed on Grindlay and maintained by the property owner and shall be made out of slump stone or be architecturally compatable with the building The wall shall run along the westerly property line southerly of the building. 3 The hours of operation shall be from 4 p m to 9 p m on weekdays, and from 11 a m to 9 p m on weekends The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. ZONE CHANGE NO. Z -181 --CITY OF CYPRESS* The Chairman announced it was the time and place to consider rezoning of Annexation 69-3 from County C-2 (General Commercial) to H -C (Highway Commercial) on property generally located on the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Valley View Street Said property is presently located in the County of Orange This zone change is requested by the Cypress Planning Commission and known as Zone Change No Z-181 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Secretary to present the staff report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-76 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested zone change There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Evans stated that this zone change had been discussed at the last meeting and that she was in favor of approval It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried, to approve Zone Change No. Z-181, subject to the conditions listed in Planning Staff Report PC#69-76 The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT: ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS. Commissioner Davis reported on meeting of Park and Recreation Committee. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission Cardoza declared the meeting adjourned at 11.30 p m. ATTEST. SECRETARY ti THE PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman / CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD September 18, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:15 p m on Thursday, September 18, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress California, Chairman Cardoza presiding. PRESENT. Sonju, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT: Ricker and Davis Also present was the Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES. Commissioner Evans indicated that a correction should be made on Page 11 of the Minutes of the Planning Commission for the meeting of September 4, 1969, in Condition No. 3 to change the word "northerly" to southerly. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of September 4, 1969, as corrected. PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 86 --JESSE RICHARDSON The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider a request for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to do billing and to give out work assignments by phone to personnel as a reinforcing steel sub- contractor, requested by Jesse Richardson, 5612 Lime Avenue, Cypress, and known as Home Occupation Permit No. 86. The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-77, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if the applicant was present to make a report The applicant, not being present, the Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Sonju, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 86, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-77 The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 87 --ROBERT C. TIMMS. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to operate a telephone service from his residence in relation to a Mobile Chest X -Ray Survey Lab (70 MM Chest X -Rays only), requested by Robert C Timms, 5199 Dresden Circle, Cypress, and known as Home Occupation Permit No 87 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-78, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if the applicant was present to make a report The applicant, not being present the Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman closed the public hearing. It was suggested by Commissioners Sonju and Evans to add a condition that no equipment should be stored at the residence It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Home Occupation Permit No. 87, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-78 and as added The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 88 --ROBERT C. TIMMS: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to operate a telephone service from his residence in relation to the Olsen Van and Storage moving business requested by Robert C Timms, 5199 Dresden Circle, Cypress and known as Home Occupation Permit No 88 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-88 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Secretary suggested the addition of a condition stating that no moving van shall be stored on the property The Chairman asked if the applicant was present to make a report The applicant not being present the Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing Chairman Cardoza suggested an added condition that the applicant use a private line for his phone service It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Home Occupation Permit No 88, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-88, and as added The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS• The Secretary stated that Mr Daniel Marquez was present in the audience and had brought with him two gentlemen to make a report on mobile home parks in an effort to enlighten the Commission on the subject. Mr Marquez also felt that perhaps through better understanding of the subject, a new zoning could be created especially for mobile home parks The Commission held general discussion regarding mobile home parks. RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 4.50 p m to allow the Secretary to get copies of a study on mobile home parks made by the Planning Department CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called back to order at 5:06 p m Also present at this time was the City Manager Darrell Essex - 2 - The Secretary presented the Commission with a study on mobile home parks made by the Planning Department in 1966. Mr Wallace Grottenhuis President of Rancho Huntington Mobile Home Park, 19361 Brookhurst, Huntington Beach, made a report on the operation of his park with reference to accommodations residents, services, taxes, and other areas of concern He invited the Commission to visit his park for a first-hand look into the operation and maintenance of mobile home parks in general Mr George Watson, Manager, Rancho Huntington Mobile Home Park, 19361 Brookhurst Huntington Beach, and Director of District 5, Golden State Mobile Home Owners' League, made a report on taxation in relation to mobile home parks, He presented the Commission with written statistics from his report RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5:45 p m CALL TO ORDER The meeting was reconvened at 7.30 p.m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Ricker, Sonju Davis, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager Darrell Essex, City Attorney Jim Erickson, Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 83 --RICHARD S GILMORE: The Chairman announced it was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to do maintenance and repair work such as plumbing, electrical and wood working, with 90 percent of the work to be done on the client's premises and to store some working materials in his garage, requested by Richard S Gilmore, 4178 Elizabeth Court, Cypress, known as Home Occupation Permit No 83 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-71, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Chairman requested the applicant to make a report Mr Richard S Gilmore, the applicant, further described the operation of his business. In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the applicant stated that he was able to park two cars in his garage at all times The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested permit. There being no written communications and no oral protests it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried to close the public hearing In order to secure further information from the applicant, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously carried to reopen the public hearing In response to questions from the Commission, the applicant stated that whenever possible during the operation of his business, he would close the garage doors and that no power equipment would be operated after 6 p m He also stated that storage of material was kept to a minimum and contained in the garage at all times No signs were posted on the property - 3 - It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing Chairman Cardoza suggested adding a condition that the garage doors be kept closed during the operation of the business whenever possible It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 83, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC4#69-71 and as added The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 85 --JOHN B ROYCE. The Chairman announced it was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to do landscape maintenance at the client's premises with storage of residential and commercial equipment such as power mower power edger, vacuum, pick-up truck, at his home requested by John B Royce, 11691 New Zealand Street, Cypress, and known as Home Occupation Permit No 85 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-80, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Chairman requested the applicant to make a report Mr. John B Royce, the applicant, stated that he would have difficulty in reference to the parking of cars in his garage as there were three cars and a pick-up truck kept at the residence. Commissioner Evans stated that it was a requirement of the City of Cypress that covered parking for two cars be maintained at a residence. Mr Royce further explained the type of equipment used in his work He stated that the business was run by himself and his wife, and that no outside employees would be hired The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested permit There being no written communications and no oral protests it was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Evans to close the public hearing The motion was unanimously carried It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No 85 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-80 Commissioner Evans stated that she would like to add a condition that the pick-up be stored in the garage when it was not in use It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Davis, to amend the motion by adding the condition that the pick-up truck with equipment be parked in the garage when not in use The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT. ALL AYES Chairman Cardoza called for a vote to approve Home Occupation Permit No 85, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-80, and as added The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT• ALL AYES - 4- PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 89 --DONALD LaRUE PICKER• The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider a request for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct an income tax and bookkeeping service from his residence and to make appointments in this regard, Monday through Saturday 9 a m to 5 p m , and evenings, requested by Donald LaRue Picker, 6331 Rosemary Drive Cypress and known as Home Occupation Permit No 89 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-89, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked the applicant to make a report The applicant, Mr Donald LaRue Picker, stated that during the income tax season it would be necessary to make appointments at night. The clients would probably come to his home He said that he did not plan on hiring any additional help during the tax season The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the requested permit There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Davis, to close the public hearing Commissioner Evans stated that she felt the scheduling of evening appointments at his home would cause excessive traffic in a residential area She felt the applicant should make appointments to conduct business at the client's residence Chairman Cardoza felt that the applicant would only be seeing one person at a time, perhaps for several hours, and that this would not generate enough traffic to give cause for concern It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 89, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report Pd#69-81 Commissioner Evans suggested adding a condition that the applicant interview the clients at their residence and not in his home Commissioner Davis stated that the applicant was requesting the permit due to ill health, and did not feel that the applicant would be making an excessive number of appointments because of this fact. He also stated that he felt that adding such a condition would be placing a hardship on the applicant Commissioner Evans stated that she felt the request did not meet with home occupation criteria in that it was a request for a full-time business, not part-time or hobby Commissioner Ricker felt that the Commission should approve the permit and review it for renewal at the end of the expiration period The following roll call vote was taken: AYES. 4 COMMISSIONERS Ricker, Sonju, Davis, and Cardoza NOES. 1 COMMISSIONERS Evans ABSENT. 0 COMMISSIONERS: None REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Evans inquired as to when the Joint Meeting between the Planning Commission and the City Council would be held, relative to going over R-4 zoning of the City of Cypress - 5 - The Secretary stated that information was still being gathered He indicated that review of R-4 zoning should be postponed until the study was completed. In response to questions from the Commissioners, Mr Darrell Essex, the City Manager reported on the status of Tentative Tract Map 5983 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Cardoza declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p m ATTEST. 1 SECRETARY, OP T E PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN"OF THE PLANNING 0MkISSION 6 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD October 2, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:20 p m on Thursday, October 2, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress California, Vice -Chairman Evans presiding PRESENT. Ricker, Sonju, and Evans ABSENT: Davis and Cardoza Also present were Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried, to approve the Minutes of September 18, 1969, as mailed. STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS The Secretary stated that he had received a request for response on the proposed establishment of a retail nursery business in an R-4 residential district in the County of Orange At the last meeting of the Board of Supervisors under an urgency ordinance, the property previously zoned M-1 (Light Manufacturing) was rezoned to R-4 (High -Density Multiple -Family Residential), County zoning He stated that a request had been received for a variance to allow commercial uses in the R-4 zone He explained that urgency ordinances are for the purpose of protecting life, property and public welfare and to make studies of the highest and best use of the property He suggested that a communication be sent to the Orange County Planning Commission recommending that action be withheld on the variance requested until a study under the urgency ordinance was completed on the best use of the subject property After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried, to send a communication to the Orange County Planning Commission recommending that action be withheld on the requested variance until a study on the highest and best use of the subject property was completed under the urgency ordinance. The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT ALL AYES The Secretary suggested that a public hearing be set for the meeting of November 6, 1969, to discuss changing of requirements for carports in lieu of garages and to consider proposing an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90 in this regard Commissioner Evans stated that she would like to discuss the matter beforehand and perhaps make a field trip to view carports in the area The Secretary stated that this could be arranged It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried, to set a public hearing for November 6, 1969, to discuss changing of requirements for carports in lieu of garages and to consider proposing an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90 in this regard Commissioner Cardoza arrived at 4:45 p m Vice -Chairman Evans turned the gavel over to Commissioner Cardoza to carry on as Chairman of the meeting Discussion was held regarding clarification of items listed on the agenda for the evening meeting. RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5:10 p.m. The Commission adjourned to the field to view properties listed on the agenda for the evening meeting CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was reconvened at 7.30 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT: Sonju, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT. Davis and Ricker Also present were Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley and the Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam. PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 90 --BILL TAYLOR. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct an electrical contract service from a covered van truck, Ford Econoline, and to use his residence for mailing and phone purposes in this connection, requested by Bill Taylor, 4131 Myra Avenue, Cypress, California, and known as Home Occupation Permit No. 90. The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-82, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval In response from Chairman Cardoza, the applicant stated that he had nothing to add to the staff report The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Ricker arrived at 7.35 p m After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No 90, subject to the conditions listed in Planning Staff Report PC#69-83. The following roll call vote was taken. AYES. 3 COMMISSIONERS Sonju, Cardoza, and Evans NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS. None ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker ABSENT. 1 COMMISSIONERS: Davis PUBLIC HEARING RE. ABANDONMENT OF THAT PORTION OF MARGARET STREET NORTH OF RONALD CIRCLE TO ORANGE AVENUE --SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. The Chairman announced that it was the time and place to consider an application for the abandonment of that portion of Margaret Street north of Ronald Circle to Orange Avenue, initiated by the Secretary of the Planning Commission The Chairman declared the hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PCi#69-83 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval, with a condition to be added that an easement be reserved for public utility purposes for the Southern Counties Gas Company The City Engineer answered questions regarding the location of the gas line and proposed easement The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request for the proposed abandonment - 2 - There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to recommend approval to the City Council of the abandonment of that portion of Margaret Street north of Ronald Circle to Orange Avenue with the reservation of a six-foot easement for public utility purposes The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO V -280 --PAUL W CHRISTENSEN, D.D.S. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a variance from Zoning Ordinance No 90, Section 114.9c to permit the construction of a six-foot high block wall on the front property line on property located at 9191 Bloomfield Street, Cypress, requested by Paul W Christensen, D D S , and known as Variance No V-280 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-84 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval He also noted that the Commission had viewed the property earlier that afternoon The applicant, not being present, the Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request The City Engineer called attention to the fact that two requirements under a previous conditional use permit issued to the same applicant on the same property had not yet been met Discussion was held regarding the size and shape of the property Chairman Cardoza indicated that Condition No 2 should be rewritten to clarify that the tree symbols as indicated on the plot plan should be planted as trees and not as low shrubbery Commissioner Evans indicated that Condition No 1 should be rewritten to state that the proposed wall should be in accordance with the plot plan The applicant, Dr Paul Christensen, arrived and answered questions from the Commissioners regarding parking facilities There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman closed the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Variance No V-280 with the conditions as corrected and listed in Planning Staff Report PC#69-84 The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C -224 --MARIA JESUS SALVADOR, AND HENRY AND EMMA SCHENK• The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a two-story apartment building a maximum of fifty feet from adjacent property which is the city boundaries of an adjacent city, placing a carport buffer strip to all boundaries in an R-4 (High -Density Multiple Family) zone on property generally located at 9362 and 9372 Holder Street, Cypress, requested by Maria Jesus Salvador, 9372 Holder Street, Cypress, and by Henry and Emma Schenk, 6455 Myra Avenue, Buena Park, and known as Conditional Use Permit No C-224 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-85 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval - 3 - The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor of the request The applicant, Mr Wes Horowitz, stated that he had nothing to add to the staff report. The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the request Mr David Haig, 9363 Via Largo Circle inquired as to the height of the boundary wall, setback requirements, and utility easements He complained of two-story apartments abutting his property line and of traffic generation, Mr Robert Kaig 9375 Via Balboa complained of two-story apartments being too close to his property, Mr John Sanchez, 9387 Via Balboa was opposed to two-story apartments and also complained about drainage, Mr Clyde Allan, 6595 Via Gancho expressed opposition to two-story apartments being too close to his property and also complained about traffic and noise resulting from carports, Mr John Marshall, 6602 Via Gancho was opposed to two-story apartments; Mrs Clyde Allen, 6595 Via Gancho, was opposed to carports next to R-1 homes. and Mrs Steve O'Dell, 6619 Via Gancho was opposed to two-story apartments The applicant Mr Wes Horowitz, T & C Homes, 13832 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, California answered questions regarding the height of carports and walls behind the carports Discussion was held by the Commission regarding windows looking onto the R-1 properties Mrs O'Dell, 6619 Via Gancho inquired about the ingress and egress of cars from the development The City Engineer gave an explanation as to the widening of Holder Street in response to her question The Secretary suggested the addition of a condition to read that the carport wall on the property line adjacent to R-1 property shall be ten feet in height and shall be of material to be approved by the Planning Commission Chairman Cardoza suggested the addition of a condition calling for additional planting of trees to provide screening along the northerly side of the building It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing To secure further information from the developer, it was moved by Chairman Cardoza, and seconded by Commissioner Evans to reopen the public hearing. In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the developer stated that the balconies on the apartments were usable It was suggested by Chairman Cardoza that a condition be added that all "A" floor plans be reversed In response to a question from Commissioner Evans, the developer said that this could be done It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju, to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit No C-224 to the City Council with the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-85 and with the addition of the following conditions 1 Open spaces shall be subject to landscape review 2 Clearance on driveway arch for ingress and egress of emergency vehicles 3 Architectural review of car storage areas 4 Carport wall on property line adjacent to R-1 property to be ten feet in height and to be of material approved by the Planning Commission. 5 All "A" floor plans shall be reversed 6. Architectural floor plan shall be reviewed 7 Additional planting of trees to provide screening shall be provided along northerly side of the building The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a 10 minute recess at 9:45 p m CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was reconvened at 9.55 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding. PRESENT Ricker, Sonju, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT: Davis Also present were Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam. PUBLIC HEARING RE. VARIANCE No. V-281--VAL HOMES, INC : The Chairman announced it was the time and place to consider an application for a variance from Zoning Ordinance No 90 to allow carports in lied of garages in a development generally located on the east side of Moody approximately 200 feet southerly of Lincoln, requested by Val Homes, Inc., 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, known as Variance No V-281 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-86 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval Chairman Cardoza inquired as to whether or not both Variance No V-281 and Conditional Use Permit No C-223 could be considered at the same time, as they were part of the same development. The Secretary stated that both items could be considered at the same time PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-223--VAL HOMES, INC : The Chairman announced it was the time and place to consider an application for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of 144 units located in 14 separate buildings in an R-4 (High -Density Multiple Family) zone on property generally located on the east side of Moody approximately 200 feet southerly of Lincoln Avenue, requested by Val Homes, Inc , 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, and known as Conditional Use Permit No C-223 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-87 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the requests Mr J B Brown, Val Homes, Inc , 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California the applicant, further described the proposed development of the property Chairman Cardoza asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor or against the requests Dr David Hubbard, 5053 Evergreen, stated that the living quarters of the apartments faced his back yard He inquired about appearance of carports immediately behind and against his six-foot block wall in the back yard and also of the noise and traffic that would be generated from this plan - 5 - Mr A W Lapins, 5003 Evergreen, inquired as to the height and size of the bedroom windows on the apartments and also to the planting of trees for a screening from the apartments. He also complained of invasion of privacy and of noise Mr. Henry Roberts, 5023 Evergreen, complained of traffic and of his dislike for carports next to R-1 property instead of commercial property or school property Margaret Newberry, 5043 Evergreen inquired as to whether her yard as shown on the map, would have the combination of trees and a carport backed up to her back yard wall She objected to carports next to R-1 property Mr. J B Brown, the applicant, stated that if the R-1 property owners abutting the development wished, the carports could be clear to the street in lieu of some of the carports shown on the northerly portion of the property and they could put a higher wall of ten feet along the R-1 property line Mr Jack Leneker, 4504 Middlebury Circle, stated that he was in opposition to carports because of the possibility of vandals. Mr Duke Dressler, 9173 Evergreen, stated that he felt the parking in his opinion could be on the east side of the property He objected to carports, noise, and invasion of privacy In response to a question from Mr A W Lapins, the applicant, Mr J B Brown, stated that the four units that had windows with a view of the abutting single- family properties could be designed with louvers to assure the privacy of the R-1 property owners He also stated that if the R-1 property owners could decide among themselves if they would prefer a buffer of trees or a buffer of carports immediately abutting their rear yard walls, a condition could be added to that effect The property owners stated that they preferred carports abutting their property The Secretary suggested adding a condition that the wall abutting the R-1 properties be architecturally compatible with the apartments and be approved by the Planning Director Discussion was held regarding open parking spaces and the design of carports Commissioner Evans suggested a condition that walls be required to screen off all carports on Moody. Chairman Cardoza inquired of the City Attorney if it would be possible to vote on the Variance and Conditional Use Permit as one item The City Attorney stated that the matter could be handled in any manner the Commission desired as long as the resolution and conditions were distinguished clearly as belonging to either the Variance or the Conditional Use Permit In response to a question from Commissioner Evans, Mr. Larry Gunn described the materials used and the type of carports proposed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried, to close the public hearing Commissioner Evans stated that Condition No 5, regarding landscaping, should be deleted from the Conditional Use Permit Chairman Cardoza suggested a vote be taken first on Variance No. V-281. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju, to approve Variance No V-281 subject to the conditions as listed on Planning Staff Report PC#69-86, with the addition of the following conditions: 1 Walls shall be required to screen off all carports fronting on Moody Street 2 Carports shall be installed adjacent to all single-family residences 3 The roof on carports shall be architecturally compatible with apartments The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT. ALL AYES - 6 - Chairman Cardoza stated that a motion was now in order for Conditional Use Permit No C-223 It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit No C-223 to the City Council, subject to the conditions as listed in Planning Staff Report PC#69-87, omitting Condition No 5, and adding the following conditions: 1 All parking spaces adjacent to R-1 property shall be covered carports 2 Louvers shall be added to the windows of the four units abutting single-family residences. The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS. Chairman Cardoza requested the Secretary to look into the item of the AIE announcement ADJOURNMENT. There being no further oral communications or reports, Chairman Cardoza declared the meeting adjourned at 11.45 p m ATTES CHAIR'/ OF- E P ING COMMISS N TARY THE P I 'G CO i 4 SSION <.G 7 MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CYPRESS HELD September 8 1969 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:21 p m in the Community Meeting Room in the West Wing of the Cypress Civic Center 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, for the purpose of conducting a joint meeting with the City Council All Commissioners were present, with the exception of Commissioner Sonju The City Manager proceeded to review the contents of a report dated September 8, 1969, on multiple family zoning in the City of Cypress Following general discussion regarding the contents of the report and the presentation of copies of the report, it was suggested that the Council and Planning Commission reconvene the joint session at 9 p m that evening follow- ing the completion of items scheduled for consideration during the evening portion of the September 8 meeting RECESS It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried, to recess the Planning Commission meeting at 5:56 p m until 9 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER. The Vice -Chairman of the Planning Commission reconvened the Planning Commission meeting at 9 11 p m. with the following in attendance PRESENT. Commissioners Davis, Evans and Ricker ABSENT. Commissioners Cardoza and Sonju It was moved by Commissioner Davis seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to defer to councilmanic procedures The Mayor invited comments from both the Planning Commissioners and City Council- men relative to the contents of the report reviewed by the City Manager during the afternoon session on multiple family zoning within the City The City Manager then reviewed the sources from which the information contained in the report had been gathered Commissioner Evans indicated that upon her review of the General Plan, she felt that the R-4 zoning as proposed at the southwest corner of Lincoln and Denni is suitable for this area of the City, and that her only concern is the manner in which this development will be designed and constructed relative to providing adequate recreational facilities, more open space within the development and the architectural layout Councilman Harvey stated his desire that the record reflect the contents of the report from the City Manager dated September 8, 1969, specifically in regard to the sources of information for preparation of the report and the school attendance data. The City Manager stated that the sources used in preparing this report were the City Land Use Plan, the results of the Goals Survey, a State Manual for ascertaining the building funds for local school districts which is available at the Cypress School District offices, information obtained from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools, Cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove and Tustin relative to number of school children per multiple family dwelling units, and an actual study made by the City Planning Director of the number of children in fourplex units in the City of Anaheim It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried to place the report dated September 8 1969 on Multiple Family Zoning as prepared by the City Manager on the agenda for consideration at this time It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried this report be received and filed Commissioner Ricker than indicated that his concern like that of Commissioner Evans, is not with the location of the subject multiple family development at the southwest corner of Lincoln and Denni, but rather with the design features of this development including recreational facilities Councilman Bowen stated that he felt the density allowed under R-3 and R-4 developments is too high and indicated his preference for apartment develop- ments with more open spaces. He further indicated that apartment complexes should be constructed so that they will be compatible with other residential uses, and they should be restricted in size to five acres or under and should provide recreational facilities other than swimming pools The City Manager suggested that inasmuch as the persons representing the home- owners groups had only received a copy of his report that afternoon, he would be happy to meet with them to review the report as well as any other problems when they have had an opportunity to fully review the report General discussion ensued among the City Council and Planning Commissioners relative to the possibility of the Planning Commission devoting more time to the conduct of special studies relating to multiple family zoning and other areas of concern within the City Discussion also was held relative to the areas remaining in the City which are proposed for development as multiple family units General discussion ensued relative to the need to utilize the remaining open space within the City to its greatest advantage and to apply the information gathered by the planning consultants in up -dating the City's General Plan to the over-all zoning map Discussion was held relative to conducting a study of multiple family properties in the City and the design problems which would be encountered in the development of multiple family developments from small parcels of land. In response to a question from Councilman Bowen, the Planning Director advised that the Planning Commission or City Council are not allowed to place conditions providing for park sites or open space upon the approval of standard subdivision maps The City Attorney then reviewed the limitations which are imposed upon the City Council in their deliverations on standard subdivision maps as compared to subdivisions which are approved under the optional design standards or for planned development subdivisions Upon the request of Councilman Kanel, the Planning Director and Planning Commission Vice Chairman reviewed the special studies which have recently been conducted or are presently being conducted by the Planning Commission The Planning Director further advised that the Planning Commission had withheld any special studies on the park and recreation needs of the community until the study requested of the Staff by the City Council had been completed. The City Manager indicated that inasmuch as concern has been expressed over the need for additional open space and park and recreation facilities at Lincoln and Denni, the Staff would be happy to pursue this matter COMMISSIONER CARDOZA ARRIVED AT 10.07 P.M. General discussion was held as to the feasibility of reserving, possibly through Planned Development zoning, an area of land at Lincoln and Denni or Orange and Denni to be used for park purposes for this general area RECESS: The Mayor declared a recess at 10.17 p.m The meeting was called back to order at 10.29 p m with all Councilmen and Commissioners present with the exception of Commissioner Sonju - 2 - The City Manager reviewed a proposal whereby a compromise could be reached relative to providing parks and open spaces, either through utilization of the optional design standards or the provisions of the planned development zone and requested the City Council to continue its discussion of this matter to the next meeting, at which time the tentative subdivision map for this area will be considered In the interim meetings will be held with the developer and property owners to determine the proposed amenities that could be included in this subdivision ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting at 10:42 p m CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSI ATTEST" SECRETARY •F "E NING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD October 16, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:10 p m on Thursday October 16 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Ricker, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT: Sonju Also present was Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 91--IRMA JEAN MYERS The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to teach folk guitar on unamplified instruments from 10 a.m to no later than 9 p m in her residence located at 5851 Maxson Drive, Cypress California, requested by Irma Jean Myers, and known as Home Occupation Permit No 91 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-88 which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Commission was interested in the number of students which would attend at one time, traffic generated age and hours. The applicant answered questions in regard to these matters The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request Commissioner Sonju arrived at 4.15 p m There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Evans moved to approve Home Occupation Permit No 91, subject to the conditions listed in Planning Staff Report PC#69-88 with one additional condition that lessons be limited to private lessons The motion died for lack of a second Commissioner Sonju moved, and Commissioner Ricker seconded, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 91, subject to the conditions listed in Planning Staff Report PC#69-88 with the additional restriction that the number of students in the class be limited to five The following roll call vote was taken: AYES• 3 Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Cardoza NOES 1 Commissioners. Evans ABSTAIN: 0 Commissioners: PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 92 --FRANK RUSSELL. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct an accounting service from his residence, using normal office supplies such as office furniture, typewriter, adding machine, and desk calculator Business will be conducted during normal business hours, but in no event later than 9 p m , requested by Frank Russell C P A , 9773 Holder Street, Cypress, California and known as Home Occupation Permit No 92 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-89, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Commission was concerned with the number of clients the applicant would have at one time. The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Sonju moved, and Commissioner Evans seconded, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 92, subject to the conditions listed in Planning Staff Report PC#69-89 with additional conditions (3) not to exceed one client at a time (4) limited to a part-time basis Commissioner Evans moved to reopen the public hearing Commissioner Ricker seconded the motion The motion carried with all Commissioners voting aye Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing open The definition of client was discussed Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing closed The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT• ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 93--VERNON L. BAKKE. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to design, develop, and service computer systems using paper products and normal office supplies, such as desk, calculator, typewriter, and file cabinets No data processing equipment will be located on premises. The hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday This permit is requested by Vernon L Bakke, American Automated Systems, 5055 Brunswick Drive, Cypress, California, and known as Home Occupation Permit No 93 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-90, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval. The Commission was concerned with the nature of the business and with the applicant's partner The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Ricker moved, and Commissioner Sonju seconded, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 93, subject to the conditions listed in Planning Staff Report PC#69-90 with the conditions as stipulated. The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT• ALL AYES EXTENSION RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 45 --MRS WILLIAM M GEORGE: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of the renewal of Home Occupation Permit No 45 to allow the applicant to continue to use a portion of her home for piano teaching Mrs. William M George, 10001 St. Francis Circle Cypress California The Chairman requested the staff to present its report. -2- The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-91, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval The Commission was interested in a time limit for renewals Commissioner Evans moved, and Commissioner Sonju seconded, to approve the renewal of Home Occupation Permit No 45 subject to the conditions listed in Planning Staff Report PC#69-91, with the additional condition that no lessons be conducted past 8.00 p m The following roll call vote was taken' TO WIT: ALL AYES EXTENSION RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 44 --MR. WILLIAM M GEORGE: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of the renewal of Home Occupation Permit No 44 to allow the applicant to continue the use of a portion of his home for an office for a mail order business in educational manuscripts Mr. William M George, 10001 St. Francis Circle, Cypress, California The Chairman requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-91, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation of approval Commissioner Sonju moved, and Commissioner Evans seconded to approve the renewal of Home Occupation Permit No 44 subject to the conditions listed in Planning Staff Report PC#69-91 with the additional condition that the shipments still be drop shipped to locations other than the subject address The following roll call vote was taken' TO WIT: ALL AYES The Secretary received a letter from Daniel Marquez indicating that he would like to arrange for the Planning Commission members and the City Council to visit the Rancho Huntington Mobile Park in Huntington Beach so they may get a chance to see a class A mobile home park MINUTES. Commissioner Ricker moved, and Commissioner Sonju seconded, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of October 2 1969, as mailed RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5.30 p m CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT Ricker, Sonju, Cardoza, and Evans Also present were Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, and the Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam PUBLIC HEARINGS RE. VARIANCE NO V -282 --DR ROBERT W HELMS AND JULIA A. HELMS The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a variance from Section 23-19g1 of the City Code to permit additional signs on a building not to exceed the square footage allowed by the City Code on a building located at the northeast corner of Ball Road and Bloomfield known as the Alpha Beta Shopping Center, requested -3- by Dr Robert W Helms and Julia A Helms 4417 Country Club Lane, Long Beach, California, and known as Variance No V-282 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff report PC#69-92, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendation. Mr Frank Bridges Federal Sign Corporation, 3036 South Polk, Santa Ana was a representative for the applicant The Commission was interested in the size of the signs, how they would be attached to the building, visibility, appearance, and location The Secretary suggested that the Goodyear representative be given an opportunity to come and speak to the Commission if they feel strongly about the sign He also suggested a continuance Commissioner Evans moved, and Commissioner Sonju seconded, to continue the public hearing until the next regular meeting The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSION The Secretary reported that the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90, in reference to carports will come before the Commission at its next meeting REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Evans was concerned with contract zoning. It is being used in the state of Washington now California does not have a rule on it The Secretary recommended that the Commission ask for a full report by the Attorney before any direct action is taken to develop any type of ordinance Commissioner Ricker asked if the Commission has the perogative and authority to question the design of a development such as location of signs etc. The Secretary said that with a variance you do because the applicant is asking for a special waver of the code The Secretary said he would ask the Building Superintendent his interpretation of this type of sign and what controls there are in the Code and report to the Commission at the next meeting Commissioner Evans moved, and Commissioner Ricker seconded, to have the Planning Director look into the possibilities of contract zoning and report to the City Manager The motion carried unanimously with all Commissioners voting aye It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Evans, that the Planning Director look into the provisions of controlling the roof top signs The motion carried unanimously with all Commissioners voting aye ADJOURNMENT: There being no further reports or discussion Chairman Cardoza declared the meeting adjourned at 9 25 p m ATTEST" ---2 CHAIRMAN ORE PLANNING COMMISS SECRE 'F THE PLANNING COMMISSION -4- MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD November 6, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:25 p m. on Thursday, November 6 1969 in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT: Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT. Ricker Also present was Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Evans, and seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of October 16 1969 as mailed It was moved by Commissioner Evans, and seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of September 8 1969 as mailed STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Commissioner Sonju moved,and Commissioner Warren seconded, to postpone the field trip to Rancho Huntington Mobile Home Park until the next regular meeting. The motion carried with all Commissioners voting aye. Commissioner Warren moved, and Commissioner Sonju seconded, to place Annexation 69-5 on the agenda The motion carried with all Commissioners voting aye. After discussion Commissioner Warren moved, and Commissioner Evans seconded, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council Annexation 69-5 The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT• ALL AYES Commissioner Warren moved, and Commissioner Sonju seconded, to place the pre -zoning of Annexation 69-5 on the agenda After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju, to direct the Secretary of the Planning Commission to set a public hearing to zone the property at the southeast corner of Crescent and Moody streets to a Multiple -family Zone The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT. ALL AYES Commissioner Evans moved, and Commissioner Sonju seconded, to place Annexation 69-6 on the agenda The motion carried with all Commissioners voting aye After discussion, Commissioner Evans moved, and Commissioner Warren seconded the recommendation of Annexation 69-6 to the City Council, the boundary to include all property on the south side of Lincoln west of Moody The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT: ALL AYES The Secretary presented recommendations of the Planning and Building Directors on sign ordinances These recommendations would do three things (1) Prohibit roof signs, (2) Prohibit signs projecting above the parapet, and (3) Where roofs and eaves are involved, require that signs be hung below the eave Commissioner Warren moved, and Commissioner Sonju seconded, to place signing and aesthetics on the agenda The motion carried with all Commissioners voting aye After discussion, Commissioner Evans moved and Commissioner Sonju seconded, that the Planning Commission recommend an urgency ordinance changing the Sign Ordinance Code as outlined by the Planning Director. The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT ALL AYES Commissioner Evans moved, and Commissioner Warren seconded, to set the revision of the Sign Ordinance Code for public hearing. The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT: ALL AYES RECESS Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5:40 p m CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was reconvened at 7.30 p.m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT Ricker Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, and Evans Also present were Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam PUBLIC HEARINGS RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 95 --FRANK J MORRELL: The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to sell F & G Ice Cream This permit is requested by Mr Frank J Morrell, 5562 Bishop Street, Cypress, and known as Home Occupation Permit No 95 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-92, which outlined the nature of the request. The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Ricker moved, and Commissioner Warren seconded to postpone consideration of Home Occupation Permit No 95 until the next regular meeting Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing open The motion carried with all commissioners voting aye PUBLIC HEARINGS RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90 --Carports in lieu of garages The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application to consider an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90 to permit carports in lieu of garages in all R-3 and R-4 developments initiated by the Planning Commission of the City of Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-93, which outlined the nature of the request Mr Gilbert Montoya, 9562 Sonwell Place, Cypress, was against carports because of the noise factor and the general appearance Dr Ginns, 4573 Rainier Drive, Cypress, felt that a trend is being started to multiple family dwellings in this area W R Young, 9502 Sonwell Street, Cypress was concerned with the pilferage and vandalism around carports He asked for a police report on vandalism and theft around carports -2- Commissioner Ricker moved, and Commissioner Sonju seconded to continue the public hearing until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES The Commission felt it might be worthwhile to have the Secretary check with our Police Chief and other nearby cities as to vandalism and theft around carports PUBLIC HEARINGS RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z -182--A. C. SYKES AND F. G. MARCUSSON The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90, to change the zone of a certain parcel of land from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-4 (Multiple -family residential), generally located at the southwest corner of Orange Avenue and Valley View Street, requested by A C Sykes and F G Marcusson, 15756 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, California, and known as Zone Change No Z-182 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-94, which outlined the nature of the request and gave staff recommendations The Chairman asked is anyone wished to speak for or against the request Mr Neil Irving, 11915 Mays Drive, La Mirada, was representative for the applicant and explained the request Robert Morris 5841 Wellson Drive Cypress, objected to the multiple - family residences because of a lower property tax return He felt it would not benefit the City to have any more of these than necessary Fred Yunt 5852 Maxson Drive Cypress felt that thr,.r?'would become more congested with multiple -family residences Arlene Anderson 5831 Maxson Drive Cypress, objected to the change because of the probable overall appearance of the area years from now Steven De Vincenzi, 9522 Sonwell Place, Cypress, felt there is no guarantee that apartments will be kept neat W R Young, 9502 Sonwell Place, Cypress, objected to the zone change because apartments would view into the backyards of existing homes Frank Dusk, 5871 Maxson Drive, Cypress, objected because of the run-down appearance apartments develop Gil Montoya, 9562 Sonwell Place Cypress objected because of the transients that live in apartments and don t really care about the area He felt it would be a good location for a shopping t'enter Carolyn Yunt 5852 Maxson Drive, Cypress, felt it would be realistic for a shopping center due to the housing developments that are going in, specifically Greenbrook Helga Beckman, 9542 Sonwell Place, Cypress, objected to the noise in apartments No written communications have been received Mr Neil Irving attempted to answer the questions brought up by the various homeowners Commissioner Ricker moved, and Commissioner Cardoza seconded, to close the public hearing The following roll call vote was taken: AYES• 2 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker, Cardoza NOES. 3 COMMISSIONERS• Sonju, Warren Evans - 3- The Commission was interested in seeing a marketing analysis of the area in order to determine highest and best use, as well as indicating commercial potential for the site The applicant's representative agreed to conduct a marketing survey for the benefit of the Commission and will present this at the December 4 meeting Commissioner Warren moved, and Commissioner Ricker seconded, to maintain this public hearing The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT: ALL AYES Commissioner Warren moved, and Commissioner Sonju seconded, to place Items 4 5 and 6 on the December 4 agenda The motion carried with all Commissioners voting aye PUBLIC HEARINGS RE: VARIANCE NO. V -282 --DR. ROBERT W. HELMS AND JULIA A. HELMS* The Chairman announced this was the time for the public hearing to consider Variance No. V-282. This public hearing was continued from the last regular meeting of the Planning Commission in order to allow the applicants of the Goodyear Sign Company to appear before the Planning Commission. The Chairman declared a five-minute recess at 9:00 p m Chairman Cardoza called the meeting back to order at 9:05 p m The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report and gave staff recommendation of approval Bob Morrow, Real Estate Negotiator for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, presented a rendering of a Goodyear Sign, to give the Commission an idea of how the sign would look Frank Bridges, 3036 S Oak, Santa Ana, Federal Sign Company, explained that they had changed the Auto Center sign to Goodyear Harry Straphus, Goodyear representative inquired about the possibility of installing a pole sign at right angles to Bloomfield. Bob Morrow agreed to put the Goodyear sign under the eaves to be in conformance with other signs in the center Commissioner Sonju moved, and Commissioner Evans seconded, to approve Variance No. V-282 with the added conditions that the roof sign be moved under the eave, that all signs be approved by the Planning Director, and that all flags, banners, etc be prohibited The following roll call vote was taken: AYES. 3 COMMISSIONERS Sonju, Cardoza, Evans NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker ABSTAIN• 1 COMMISSIONERS: Warren REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS The Secretary presented a report to the Commission from Carl Irwin, requesting that Condition No 13 in reference to the times of operation be amended to read as follows The hours of operation shall be from 11.30 a.m. to 9 p m each day of operation After general discussion, the Commission directed the Secretary to contact Mr Irwin, informing him that to modify the variance an application presented to the Commission should be submitted PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT• Chuck Bryant presented Gaylan Sullivan who presented the revised General Plan for the Parks and Recreation District -4- ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman Cardoza declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p m 72 CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST" TA F THEANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD November 20, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.05 p m on Thursday, November 20, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Ricker Sonju Warren Cardoza Evans ABSENT. None Also present was Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam MINUTES. Commissioner Ricker asked that the minutes of November 6 under Parks and Recreation District be amended to read as follows "The Commission requested that the Secretary work closely with Gaylan Sullivan and Chuck Bryant and set up further information meetings " It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried, to approve the Minutes of November 6, 1969 as amended. STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: RECESS. Commissioner Cardoza declared a recess at 4:07 p.m. to allow the Commission to visit the Rancho Huntington Mobile Home Park CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was reconvened at 7 30 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Ricker Sonju Warren Cardoza Evans ABSENT None Also present were Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 95 --FRANK J. MORRELL• The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of a public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to sell F & G Ice Cream This permit is requested by Mr Frank J Morrell, 5562 Bishop Street, Cypress, and known as Home Occupation Permit No. 95. The Chairman requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-92, which outlined the nature of the request with suggested conditions. The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request Mr Frank J Morrell, 5562 Bishop Street, Cypress, applicant, explained the nature of the business to the Commissioners. The Commission was concerned with the storage and size of the vehicles Commissioner Ricker quoted three requirements of the home occupation criteria which he felt the applicant could not meet There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Evans moved and Commissioner Ricker seconded that Home Occupation Permit No 95 be disapproved After discussion, Commissioner Evans withdrew her motion and Commissioner Ricker withdrew his second It was then moved by Commissioner Sonju, and seconded by Commissioner Warren that Home Occupation Permit No. 95 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-92 with the added condition that no vans be stored anywhere on the premises or on the street The motion carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT. ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO 90 -- CARPORTS IN LIEU OF GARAGES. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90 to allow carports in lieu of garages in all R-3 and R-4 developments. The Chairman requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented a report from the Cypress Police Department on theft, burglaries, and vandalism in carports vs garages in Cypress, specifically Tanglewood and the Valley Club Apartments There were 19 crimes committed in carports and 23 crimes in garages between January and November, 1969 The Commission also discussed the appearance of carports No one appeared speaking in favor or in opposition to the amendment No written communications have been received. Commissioner Evans felt that three points should be incorporated into an ordinance. (1) No open parking spaces would be visible from the street. (2) Carports should conform to the architecture of the main building. (3) These carports should have adequate enclosed storage Commissioner Cardoza felt there should be some form of architectural screening, and architectural conformity The Secretary said that the Commission could accomplish their purpose by establishing a criteria for carports instead of an ordinace (Carport Design criteria). It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, and seconded by Commissioner Warren, to continue the public hearing until December 18, 1969 The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT: ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS• The Secretary read a communication from the University of California at Irvine Extension, asking the Commission to participate in a series of meetings to explore the nature of the Council of Local Governments for Orange County as proposed by the General Planning Program in the County of Orange If any Commissioners are interested in the December 11 meeting, they should contact the Planning Department The Secretary read another communication from the University of California, "Traffic Jams, Jet Air Noises, No Places to Park Air Pollution, Inadequate Airport Facilities, Lack of Public Transportation' Saturday December 6 there will be an air and ground transportation needs conference at the Anaheim Convention Center Any Commissioners interested should contact the Planning Department The Commission also discussed a conference to be held at Berkley, A Short Course for Planning Commissioners and City Managers, December 5 and 6 Commissioner Ricker was interested in the meeting -2- Commissioner Ricker asked that the Secretary obtain copies of the UCI transportation report for the Commissioners The Secretary discussed the Townscape program also He went over the proposals that the consultant had come up with. He stated that special landscape design treatment for Orange Avenue was discussed. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9.05 p m CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMI ION ATTEST: SECRETARY/,6F THE PLANNING COMMISSION -3- MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD December 4 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.00 p m on Thursday, December 4 1969 in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California, Vice -Chairman Evans presiding. PRESENT Sonju, Evans ABSENT. Ricker, Warren, Cardoza Also present was Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam. Due to lack of a quorum, the Vice -Chairman declared the meeting continued until 7:30 p m CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was reconvened at 7.30 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding. PRESENT: Sonju, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT: Ricker Warren Also present were Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam. MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of November 20, 1969, as mailed, PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 96 --THOMAS S. BURNS. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to consult with industrial customers in technical marketing matters in his home This application is requested by Thomas S Burns, 4230 Avenida Seville, Cypress and known as Home Occupation Permit No 96 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC4#69-97 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request Mrs Thomas Burns representing the applicant, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the granting of this permit The Commission was concerned with the number of clients, and method of contact There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Sonju moved, and Commissioner Evans seconded, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 96, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-97 The motion carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 97 --CARL B AND ROSITA KROESEN• The Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to distribute newspaper -type material from his home This application is requested by Carl B and Rosita Kroesen, 5027 Hanover Circle, Cypress, and known as Home Occupation Permit No 97 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-103, which outlined the nature of the request The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request Carl Kroesen, 5027 Hanover Circle, Cypress, addressed the Commission and answered questions regarding carriers, methods of payment There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed After discussion Commissioner Evans moved Commissioner Sonju seconded to approve Home Occupation Permit No 97 with the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-103, with the added condition that the applicant comply with Conditions 1 and 4 of the Home Occupation Criteria The following roll call vote was taken* TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 98--EVERETT J. DRAPER The Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to service and install language laboratory systems in schools. This application is requested by Everett J Draper, 10211 Cary Circle, Cypress, and known as Home Occupation Permit No 98 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-98, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval. Everett J Draper, 10211 Cary Circle, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained that his business is conducted on the school premises his home would only be used for telephone solicitation The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the permit There being no written communications and no oralprotests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Sonju, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 98 The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 99--GWEN M. NORTON The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to make and install draperies. This application is requested by Gwen M Norton, 9656 Kathleen Drive, Cypress, and known as Home Occupation Permit No 99 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report COMMISSIONER WARREN ARRIVED AT 7.55 P M -2- The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-99 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request Robert Norton, 9656 Kathleen Drive, Cypress, husband of the applicant, addressed the Commission, explaining the business, types of machines used, and installation of the draperies There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Sonju moved, and Commissioner Evans seconded, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 99, subject to the conditions as stated in Planning Staff Report PC#69-99 The following roll call vote was taken. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS• Sonju, Cardoza, Evans NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS• None ABSENT- 1 COMMISSIONERS Ricker ABSTAIN. 1 COMMISSIONERS. Warren PUBLIC HE.ARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 100 --ROBERT D NORTON: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to take telephone solicitations for electrical repair work in his home This application is requested by Robert D Norton, 9656 Kathleen Drive Cypress, and known as Home Occupation Permit No 100 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC4169-100 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval Robert Norton, 9656 Kathleen Drive, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the permit The Commission was concerned with the size and storage of the truck, and storage of the materials used, and signs on the truck There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Home Occupation Permit No 100 subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-100 with the added condition that the truck be stored in the garage overnight The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 101 --STEVEN D. ZYWCZAK The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to sharpen machine blades in his home This application is requested by Steven D Zywczak, 4801 Myra Street, Cypress, and known as Home Occupation Permit No 101 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC1169-101 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval. The Commission was concerned with the amount of noise the machines would create. -3- It was moved by Commissioner Warren seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing until the December 18 1969, meeting of the Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO V -284--J. C. LEAL. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for variance from Section 23-19 of the City Code to permit the construction of a 100 square foot billboard in a P -C (Planned Commercial) Zone to advertise the sale of single-family structures adjacent thereto and westerly thereof, on property located at 5962 Ball Road Cypress requested by J C Leal, and known as Variance No V-284 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-104 which explained the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval Mr Pat Murphy, 5321 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, appeared before the Commission representing Klug Development Co and answered questions regarding the location and size of the sign The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed sign There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, and seconded by Commissioner Warren, to approve Variance No. V-284 subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-104 The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE N0. V -285 --HOPE VIEIRA. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of an application for variance from Zoning Ordinance No 90, Section 107 6B, to allow an 8 foot side yard on the west property line on property located at 5899 Marian Avenue, Cypresss, requested by Hope Vieira and known as Variance No V-285 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-102 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation that this variance be granted The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju to grant Variance No V-285 The following roll call vote was taken - TO WIT. ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-182--SYKES AND MARCUSSON- The Chairman announced this was the time and place for continuation of the public hearing to change the zone of a certain parcel of land from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-4 (Multiple -family Residential) The Chairman requested the staff to present its report -4- The Secretary read a communication from the applicant concerning the feasibility of a six -acre shopping center on the subject property and the requested economic report He also presented information in relation to present and future potential housing units and capabilities in a trade area of a half -mile radius Neal Irving 12820 Studebaker Road, Norwalk, representative for the applicant, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the proposed zone change He again went over the proposed plans for the area. The Commission asked Mr Irving if a Planned Development Zone would fit into their program The Secretary explained to Mr Irving exactly what a Planned Development Zone involves Mr Irving said they could consider the P -D Zone, but he was reluctant to abandon all the time and energy already spent on this project. A C Sykes, 15756 Woodruff, Bellflower, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained that they had tried to develop the whole six acres as commercial but it was not feasible He felt the apartments would be a good and natural transition between the residential and commercial zone. Dick Koppange, 4024 Berwick Court, was concerned with density and community aesthetics Michael Osborn 9532 Sonwell Place felt the City of Cypress is lacking in commercial areas Gil Montoya, 9562 Sonwell Place, felt that the area is already saturated with R-4 zoning• most people work outside of Cypress, and come here to get away from apartment buildings, and because of the lack of industry, multiple - family dwellings aren't that necessary He also mentioned that super markets aren't the only type of commercial development that could be put in this area Floyd Marcusson, 15756 Woodruff, Bellflower, applicant, said that the majority of people moving into one -bedroom apartments are young people or older couples Neal Irving said that due to the zoning standards, they would be building deluxe apartments He felt they would be an asset to the area There would be a full-time manager and gardener and the structure would be maintained. Gil Montoya asked if any stores other than super markets were considered in the economic analysis The Secretary replied that the statistics available were for super markets Dick Koppange stated he felt the community could support some other form of commercial use instead of having a super market as the major tenant It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Sonju seconded by Commissioner Evans that Zone Change No Z-182 be denied The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT• ALL AYES Commissioner Evans stated that her reasons for denying the zone change were. (1) Too high density and she wasn't in favor of the development plans, and (2) she would have possibly been in favor of considering a lower density of planned development zone on the property It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, to continue the public hearing for Variance No V-283 and Conditional Use Permit No C-225, at the request of the applicant, to the first regular meeting in January. The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT ALL AYES -5- STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSION: The Commission discussed when the first meeting in January would be held. The City Attorney reported that the government code provides that when a meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next day of business. Commissioner Evans moved, and Commissioner Cardoza seconded to rescind the previous motion The motion carried with all Commissioners voting aye Commissioner Sonju moved and Commissioner Warren seconded, to continue the public hearing for Variance No. V-283 and Conditional Use Permit No. C-225 to the second regular meeting in January The motion carried with all Commissioners voting aye ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10.00 p m ATTEST: SECRETAR OF E •LANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNI ION NG COMM S MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD December 18, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:00 p m on Thursday, December 18, 1969, in the City Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT* Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Warren, and seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of December 4 1969 as mailed CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 101 --STEVEN ZYWCZAK: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider Home Occupation Permit No 101. This public hearing was continued from the December 4, 1969 meeting of the Planning Commission The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-101, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval Mr and Mrs Steven Zywczak 4801 Myra Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the permit There being no written communications or oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to approve Home Occupation Permit No 101 subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-101 The motion carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT* ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: The Secretary of the Planning Commission opened the discussion stating that all of the information on land -use had been gathered and was broken down by quarter sections The Secretary explained how this data gathering method would assist in any future plans to process data through computer programming Discussions ensued on the housing element of the General Plan and on the differences between contract and conditional zoning RECESS* Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5:23 p m CALL TO ORDER The meeting was recovened at 7 30 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT* Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, Evans Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, and Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace PUBLIC HEARINGS RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT N0, 102 --JOHN A. CREELMAN• The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct a counseling service from his home located at 4139 Larwin Avenue Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-105, which outlined the nature of the request Mr John A Creelman, 4139 Larwin Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Commission and answered questions regarding the type of counseling service that he would conduct Mr Creelman assured the Commission that he would not be conducting group counseling sessions - that it would be on an individual basis only There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed Commissioner Warren moved, and Commissioner Ricker seconded, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 102, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#69-105 Commissioner Warren moved, and Commissioner Ricker seconded to amend the main motion to include that Mr Creelman's business would be handled on an appointment basis only The motion carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-226--ROSSMOOR-LOS ALAMITOS CONFERENCE BAPTIST CHURCH The Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of an application for Conditional Use Permit to allow the applicant to construct a church and Sunday School at the northeast corner of St Alban Street and Cerritos Avenue This application is requested by the Rossmoor-Los Alamitos Conference Baptist Church, and known as Conditional Use Permit No C-226 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-106, which outlined the nature of the request Reverend Erling Hofseth 12353 Lamplighter Street, Garden Grove, Pastor of the church addressed the Commission and answered questions regarding the structure of the building, the landscaping, and the design of the parking lot Reverend Hofseth assured the Commission that a licensed architect would be involved for the exterior The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the request Mr Tom McNamara 5462 Cathy Circle, located directly in back of the proposed church site, stated that he was in favor of the church being built, but he did have a few questions regarding the design of the church and the possible noise resulting from evening meetings Commissioner Warren moved that the public hearing be closed The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ricker The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT: ALL AYES After a discussion on the conditions in which the Planning Department recommended approval it was decided that several additions should be made It was moved by Commissioner Evans, and seconded by Commissioner Sonju, that Conditional Use Permit No C-226 be approved subject to the conditions set forth - 2 - in the Planning Staff Report PC#69-106 with the following modifications and additions: Item No 7 shall read as follows. The area which is not being developed at the present time shall be cleared and a rye grass introduced into the soil This area shall be kept free of all weeds and debris and shall be covered with lawn Item 13 Parking lights shall be directed away from residential areas Item 14 Asphalt paving shall have a minimum of two inches thickness on a 4 inch base Item 15 Trees shall be planted in all planters, and irregated with a permanent irregation system Item 16 The entrance - exit on Walker Street shall be moved northerly to permit an off -set in the entrance - exit from St Alban and Walker Streets Item 17 All directory signs and church signs shall be approved by the Planning Director Item 18 Street lights shall be installed and street light energy charges should be paid if required Item 19 Trash areas shall be enclosed and concealed from public view The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. ZONE CHANGE NO Z -183 --INITIATED BY THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION The Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of an application for Zone Change No Z-183 which would allow the pre -zoning of the property at the Southeast corner of Moody and Crescent Streets to a multiple family zoning district The Chairman declared the public heating open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary read Planning Staff Report PC4#69-107 which stated that LAFCO denied the annexation, therefore, the zone change will not be required The Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Evans that Zone Change No Z-183 be denied The motion carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT --INITIATED BY THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION: The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an amendment which would require that any sign would be restricted to be located on marquees or facias below any parapet It would also require that any sign located on a pitched roof shall be located below the eave line, and would further require a recommendation to the City Council to amend the Sign Ordinance and is a follow-up of the Urgency Ordinance adopted by the City Council at the request of the Planning Commission The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-108, which outlined the nature of the request and recommendation for approval - 3 - The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request There being no written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, and seconded by Commissioner Ricker that the Sign ordinance Amendment be approved as stated in the Planning Commission Report and that a draft be submitted to the City Council The motion carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT• ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE. AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO 90, CARPORTS IN LIEU OF GARAGES The Chairman announced this was the time and place for continuation of the public hearing to consider an application to consider an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90 to permit carports in lieu of garages in all R-3 and R-4 developments, initiated by the Planning Commission of the City of Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#69-109, which outlined the nature of the request There was a discussion by the Commission as to the structure design and the location of the carports It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Ricker that the hearing be continued at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission The motion was carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker Warren Cardoza, Evans NOES• 1 COMMISSIONER Sonju REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Ricker gave a report on his San Francisco meeting It was brought out by a lawyer who addressed the meeting that the courts do not like to interfere in the local legislature area and the only time that they might would be if there was an unfair practice Mr Ray Coakley, Assistant City Engineer, reported on the various road construction which is going on in the City Chairman Cardoza stated that he has had several inquiries from residents concerning the intersection at Valley View and Fred Drive It is felt that this is a dangerous intersection as there is not a left turn pocket The Assistant City Engineer said that he will present the problem to the Traffic Engineer ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p m ATTEST. SECRETARY OF THE PANNING COMMISSION CHAIRNfAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSI 4