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Minutes 1970MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD January 2 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4 00 p m on Friday January 2, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, George R. Putnam presiding. PRESENT: None ABSENT. Ricker Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, Evans Due to lack of a quorum, Mr Putnam declared the meeting adjourned 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, George R Putnam presiding PRESENT: None ABSENT Ricker, Sonju Warren Cardoza, Evans Due to lack of a quorum, Mr Putnam declared the meeting adjourned until January 15, 1970, at 4.00 p m ATTEST. CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION • SECRETARY OF THE PL ING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD January 15 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commissionwas called to order at 4.00 p m on Thursday, January 15, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT: Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza ABSENT. Evans Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, and the Building Superintendent Tom Nudson MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Ricker seconded unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of by Commissioner Sonju, and December 18, 1970 as mailed by Commissioner Sonju and January 2, 1970 as mailed PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 103 --DANIEL J BOREN: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of an application for Home Occupation Permit to allow the applicant to use his residence, 9960 Capri Circle Cypress, to conduct a gardening business The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-1, which outlined the nature of the request The applicant, Mr Daniel J Boren 9960 Capri Circle, Cypress addressed the Commission and answered questions regarding the nature of his business In response to an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza, Mr Boren stated that the equipment will be stored in his garage at night He further stated that he would be the only one conducting the business 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 to approve Home Occupation Permit No 103 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-1 with condition No 3 ammended to read as follows* 3 All equipment shall be stored in the garage when it is not in use The motion carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE• HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 104--J N FIGUEROA. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to operate a carpet cleaning 1111." service from his residence located at 9741 Rome Street Cypress imm The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-2, which outlined the nature of the request Since the applicant was not present for the public hearing, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Ricker that the public hearing for Home Occupation Permit No. 104 be continued at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission The motion carried with the following roll call vote. AYES. 3 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker, Sonju, Warren NOES: 1 COMMISSIONER: Cardoza ABSENT•1 COMMISSIONER• Evans It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to open the public hearing for items No. 3 through 7. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sonju, the Planning Director explained that the investigations for these permits have been conducted, and that all are interested in renewal He further stated that renewals will be in effect until a violation has been made It was moved by Commissioner Warren seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried that the public hearings be closed. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permits No 7, 40, 41, 49 and 50 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Reports PC#70-3, PC#70-4, PC#70-5, PC#70-6 and PC#70-7 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT• ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE. AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90 -- CARPORTS IN LIEU OF GARAGES: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90 which would permit carports in lieu of garages The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-9 which outlined the nature of the request The Building Superintendent addressed the Commission in reference to the building requirements for separating garage space in a Fire Zone 2 building zone A discussion ensued as to the finish in the inside of the carports, and the need for uniformity It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to close the public hearing at this time It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to recommend approval of the ammendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT• ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS The City Manager addressed the Commission concerning the proposed Park Bond Issue The City Manager reviewed the locations of the proposed parks, and explained how the funds would be allocated RECESS Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5.12 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 - 2 - PRESENT. Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza ABSENT: Evans Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE.: MODIFICATION OF VARIANCE NO. V -278 --RAYMOND WEIDEMANN The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a Modification of 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#70-8, which outlined the nature of the request Mr Carl Erwin, architect on the project, addressed.. the Commission stating that the franchise for the H. S. Salt Esquire Fish and Chips store would not be granted unless the store could open at 11.30 a m In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Warren, Mr Erwin stated that there were adequate parking spaces, and he did not consider school children to be a problem Mr Wayne Worley, 6412 Orange Avenue, Cypress addressed the Commission in favor of the modification It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to close the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Cardoza to grant the request that Condition No 13 of Variance No V-278 be deleted The motion was carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT: ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE• CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-225--SYKES & MARCUSSON. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No C-225 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary explained that since the zone change had been denied, it would be in order to remove this item from the agenda It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried that the public hearing be closed It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to remove this item from the agenda CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO V-283--SYKES & MARCUSSON. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider Variance No V-283 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary explained that since the zone change had been denied, it would be in order to remove this item from the agenda It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried that the public hearing be closed - 3 - it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried that Variance No 283 be removed from the agenda PUBLIC HEARING RE. AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO 90 --ZONE CHANGE NO Z -184-- D & E CORPORATION: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90, known as Zone Change No Z-184, which would change the property located at the northwest corner of Valley View Street and Orange Avenue from an R-1 zoning classification to a C-2 (General Commercial) type of classification The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-10, which outlined the nature of the request Howard Tehoff, Secretary of the D & E Corporation 8906 W Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills, addressed the Commission stating that a C-1 zone would be satisfactory The Secretary explained that any structure built on this property, located at the northwest corner of Valley View Street and Orange Avenue, would have to be architecturally designed The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against the proposed zone change Mr Ray Sanborne 9462 Lime Circle, which adjoins the subject property at the north, addressed the Commission stating that he was opposed to the proposed zone change Discussion ensued as to what might be constructed on the subject property The Secretary advised that restrictions as to what can be constructed cannot be put on a zone change Mr Wayne Worley 6412 Orange Avenue, stated that the property is unattractive and that if there was a chance to make it more attractive, then he was in favor of the zone change The Chairman declared the public hearing closed Chairman Cardoza stated that since the area is being studied as part of the Urban Townscape Program, that perhaps the zone change is premature It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to continue the public hearing at the first meeting of the Planning Commission in February The Secretary stated that if the subject property were placed in a Civic Center Zone, the structure would have architectural review, and would still have the uses permitted in a C-1 or C-2 classification In response to an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza, the City Attorney explained that there would be no legal time limitation as long as the applicant gives his consent however without the applicants consent, there would be a time limit of forty days In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sonju, the applicant stated that he would give his consent to have the property placed in a Civic Center Zone. After discussion, the Staff recommended that the Commission specify that it would be a C-1 zone It was moved by Commissioner Sonju seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried to set for public hearing the consideration of a Civic Center C-1 zone change at the second meeting in February It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to reconsider Zone Change No Z-184 4 It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by C©nuuissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to rescind the motion to continue the public hearing at the first meeting of the Planning Commission in February It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, and seconded by Commissioner Warren to deny Zone Change No Z-184 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90--"0" ZONE: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the consideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90, to establish an "0" zone which would permit the extraction of hydrocarbon substances The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-11, which outlined the nature of the request After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS• The Secretary of the Planning Commission presented a Use Variance from the Orange County Planning Commission, to permit an Odd Fellows Lodge to be constructed at the West side of Walker Street, north of Camp Street It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to place this item on the agenda for consideration After discussion it was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried that the Secretary contact the Orange County Planning Commission and indicate to them that the Cypress Planning Commission has no objection to the Variance provided that necessary street improvements be installed, the parking lot paved, and landscaping maintained in conformance with the City of Cypress The Assistant City Attorney opened a discussion on the proposed Youth Center, after which Chairman Cardoza declared a five minute recess The meeting was called back to order at 9.20 p m with Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Ricker Sonju, Warren, Cardoza ABSENT. Evans It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to place the proposed Youth Center on the agenda Discussion ensued as to the location of the property, and as to whether the location fits in with the General Plan It was moved by Commissioner Warren, and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to signify approval of the plan and find that it is in conformance to the General Plan of the City The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT. ALL AYES - 5 - It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to place the Proposed Park Bond Issue on the agenda After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Warren to recommend that the City Council proceed with the Proposed Park Bond Issue The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT ALL AYES It was moved by Chairman Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried that a note be sent to Commissioner Evans congratulating her on the birth of her daughter ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9.50 p m 6 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD February 5 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4 00 p m on Thursday February 5, 1970, 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 and the Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of January 15, 1970 as mailed CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 104--J. N. FIGUEROA: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of Public Hearing to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to operate a carpet cleaning service from his residence located at 9741 Rome street, Cypress The Chairman stated that the Public Hearing was open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-2, which outlined the nature of the request The Applicant, Mr J N Figueroa, 9741 Rome Street, Cypress, addressed the Commission stating that his primary place of business would be located outside of his home, and explained that what he would require would be permission from the Commission to use his home telephone for business purposes He further indicated that he was in the process of relocating his office, and that when he has found a suitable place, the telephone would have the same number as his home phone In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, the Applicant stated that his cleaning plant is located in Long Beach In response to a question from Commissioner Ricker, the Applicant explained that he did have three trucks- however, only one would be located at his residence, and he is willing to keep it stored in the garage° There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju that Home Occupation Permit No 104 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-2, with the added condition that the Applicant's truck be stored in the garage during the evenings The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 105--D L HOWARD. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct a mail order business from his residence, 9171 Windsor Circle, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-12, which outlined the nature of the request Since the Applicant was not present for the Public Hearing, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing for Home Occupation Permit No 105 at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: The Secretary of the Planning Commission reviewed the progress that has been made with regard to the gathering of information for the General Plan The Secretary shared with the Commission a publication entitled "Arguments for Apartment Zoning," which compared revenues from housing developments, apartment complexes and mobile homes The Secretary also reviewed various studies which outlined reasons for the demand for apartment units He stated that he felt the publication to be of value and that he would arrange for additional copies if the Commissioners should desire them Discussion ensued concerning the need for multiple housing units as well as low cost housing A general discussion was held as a result of an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker regarding various methods that could be used by the Commissioners which would assist them with their duties The Secretary reported on the various projects considered at the last Urban Townscape meeting Discussion followed concerning the problem of a possible conflict between landscaping done under a contract previous to what would be developed under the Urban Townscape Program It was suggested by Chairman Cardoza that the City budget should be reviewed by the Commission prior to the adoption of construction programs by the City In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza concerning the status of a left turn pocket on Fred Drive the Assistant City Engineer stated that the City does not have adequate funds for this project at this time RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5 25 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 ABSENT. None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO Z -185 --STATE-WIDE DEVELOPERS, INC.. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an application for the rezoning of a parcel of property located on the north side of Orange Avenue, approximately 174 feet westerly of the centerline of Grindlay Street The Chairman declared the Public Hearing..ounand requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-13, which outlined the nature of the request. 1 1 L 1 1 1_ L 1 L 1 1J Mr Alex Bellehumeur,4828 Larwin Ave , representing the applicant, addressed the Commission stating that he felt that a general office building would be very compatible with the Civic Center, and further stated that the structure of the proposed office building would be architecturally designed similar to the Civic Center There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the Assistant City Attorney explained the procedure for executing the zone change, and advised that it would take approximately five weeks for the Ordinance to be in effect It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, and seconded by Commissioner Sonju that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Zone Change No Z-185 to the City Council, The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT• ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C -228 --STATE-WIDE DEVELOPERS, INC: The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for Conditional Use Permit No C-228, which would permit the applicant to construct professional office buildings in a C -C (Civic Center) zone on property generally located at the northwest corner of Orange and Grindlay The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-14, which outlined the nature of the request A discussion ensued concerning the sidewalks and landscape being developed in accordance with the Urban Townscape Plan Chairman Cardoza stated that the trees planned for the area should be compatible with the trees along the Civic Center Discussion was held concerning the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Orange and Grindlay The Assistant City Engineer stated that the Traffic Engineer felt that a traffic signal could be warranted• however, he explained that it has not been budgeted Discussion ensued concerning the structure of the buildings and concern was expressed regarding windows located on the north on the second floor, which could interfere with the privacy cf R-1 residents The Assistant City Attorney listed several solutions to the problem of the second story windows The Applicant stated that he felt confident that the window problem could be solved, and was agreeable to the suggestion of the Commission that the windows be screened in a suitable manner. Discussion ensued as to the materials which would be used in the construction of the buildings In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Mrs Beth Davis, a Real Estate Broker located in Los Alamitos, stated that the proposed buildings would contain professional offices; that they would mostly consist of Lawyers, Doctors, Dentists, and possibly utility company offices. There being no written communications or oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried that the Public Hearing be closed Discussion ensued, and it was decided by the Commission that the perimeter walls should be constructed of Slumpstone It was moved by Chairman Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to re -open the Public Hearing at this time. In response to an inquiry from the Applicant, the Secretary explained that all of the walls would be constructed of Slumpstone The Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Ricker that Conditional Use Permit No C-228 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-14, with additional conditions as follows. Item No. 11. Parking lot lights shall be directed away from traffic and adjacent property Item No. 12. Any adjustment to building location shall meet with the approval of the Planning Director Item No 13 The walls located on Orange, adjacent to the parking, shall meet the City requirements for height and setback Item No 14 There shall be planting or architectural screening of parking spaces from the view from Gindlay Street Landscaping shall be used to separate parking from the pedestian access Item No 15 Buildings shall meet all zoning requirements ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr Gerrit Smith, Architect from Newport Beach, addressed the Commission requesting a study be undertaken in regard to the City Code regarding off-street parking for multiple units He stated that he felt the parking requirement was in excess of the needs for one and two bedroom units, and added that other cities have recently made changes in their ordinances regarding parking He explained that the parking requirements should not have to be the same for a single unit as it would be for a larger unit, and that the requirement for two parking spaces per unit is wasteful and could create a less desirable project than one which used the space for landscaping After discussion it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried that a study be made regarding the City's ordinance requirements and regulations concerning parking spaces REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS The Assistant City Attorney advised the Commission that the final date for filing the Financial Disclosure Statements is April 14, 1970 Discussion ensued regarding Civic Center Overlay In response to an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary stated that a Civic Center Overlay cannot be extended to all buildings; that it must be a public building ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:37 p m ATTEST CHAI 0 HE PLANNING COMMISSIO ARY OF T E . ING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD February 19 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.00 p m on Thursday, February 19, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT Sonju, Warren, Evans and Cardoza ABSENT. Ricker Also present was the Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of February 5, 1970 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 105 --Denver L. Howard. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of Public Hearing to consider an application for Home Occupation Permit to allow the applicant to conduct a mail order business from his residence, located at 9171 Windsor Circle Cypress The Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-12, which outlined the nature of the request Discussion ensued as to the size of the products which would be shipped to the Applicant's residence In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans the Secretary stated that the Applicant would have some samples of the merchandise at his residence, and that the manufacturers or suppliers of the products advertised will drop ship to the residence There being no written communications and no oral protests the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No 105, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-12 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 106 --Larry E Parrish. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct an antique sales business from his home, located at 4204 Paseo de Oro, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-15, which outlined the nature of the request In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju the Secretary stated that there would be no storage of articles on the premises There being no written communications and no oral protest, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Warren to approve Home Occupation Permit No 106, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-15, The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 107 --Phillip A Scheuer. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for Home Occupation Permit to allow the applicant to conduct an accounting service from his residence located at 5542 Lime Avenue, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#f70-16 which outlined the nature of the request There being no written communications and no oral protest, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to approve Home Occupation Permit No 107, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-16. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote' TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT No 108 --Daniel H. Remel. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for Home Occupation Permit to allow the applicant to conduct a part-time furniture buying business from his residence located at 4321 Livermore, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-17, which outlined the nature of the request The applicant, Mr Daniel H. Remel 4321 Livermore Cypress, addressed the Commission, and in response to an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza, stated that he would not be conducting repairs of furniture Following discussion, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Home Occupation Permit No 108, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-17 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT• ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT No 109 --Michael Oscar Warhurst- The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for Home Occupation Permit to allow the applicant to use his office on a 24-hour basis as a welding service, The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-18, which outlined the nature of the request Mrs. Vicky Warhurst, 10408 Carlyle Court, Cypress, wife of the Applicant, addressed the Commission explaining that the Applicant would not be conducting the welding service from his home, and that what he would require would be the use of his -2 - telephone for business purposes In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, Mrs Warhurst replied that a truck would be used; however, it would be stored in the garage when not in use The Secretary explained to Mrs Warhurst the policy cf the Planning Commission to request from the Board of Directors of any townhouse development their recommendations as to home occupations being conducted within their area of jurisdiction The Secretary further stated that the Staff recommends that no action be taken upon this matter until a letter with recommendations from the Midwood Manor Homeowner's Association is submitted to the Planning Commission for consideration It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Warren to continue the Public Hearing for Home Occupation Permit No 109 at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT° ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT No 110 --Robert G, Steinberger: The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for Home Occupation Permit which would permit the applicant to use his home, 4253 Teresa Avenue, Cypress, to sell mobile communication equipment The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Repot PC#70-19, which outlined the nature of the request The Secretary stated that the Applicant has indicated that all business will be conducted by telephone and that no equipment will be stored on the premises He further stated that the Applicant services various operations at schools, and indicated that he would be conducting approximately four such services a year In response to an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza the Secretary explained that the Applicant would be using his residence solely as a basis of operation Discussion ensued as to the size of the truck and the various tools which the Applicant might require, following which it was indicated by Commissioner Warren that he would prefer to have the Applicant in the audience to answer certain inquiries It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Evans to continue the Public Hearing for Home Occupation Permit No 110 at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission Discussion ensued, and Chairman Cardoza indicated that based on the information contained in the report, it seemed quite clear that the telephone would be the only equipment which would be used at the residence The motion failed to carry by the following roll ca.L1 vote: AYES: 2 COMMISSIONERS- Warren and Evans NOES: 2 COMMISSIONERS Sonju and Cardoza ABSENT- 1 COMMISSIONER. Ricker Following Discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No 110, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-19, with the added condition that no equipment shall be stored on the premises and the vehicle used for the business shall be stored in the garage when not in use COMMISSIONER RICKER ARRIVED AT 4 35 P M AND TOOK HIS PLACE ON THE PODIUM - 3 The motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES 4 COMMISSIONERS: NOES. 0 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT- 0 COMMISSIONERS ABSTAINED- 1 COMMISSIONER RECESS. Sonju, Warren Evans and Cardoza None None Ri cke r The Chairman declared a recess at 4.40 p m , to give the visiting students who will be participating in the "Youth in Government Day' program, an opportunity to"be photographed The Chairman called the meeting back to order at 5:20 p.m. with all Commissioners in attendance Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5.21 p m until 7:30 p.m. that evening CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p m with the following in attendance: PRESENT- Ricker Sonju, Warren, Evans and Cardoza ABSENT. None Also present were the Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, and the Assistant City Attorney Bruce Wallace ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. There were no oral communications at this tine PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO Z -186 --Cypress Planning Commission The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the consideration of an application to rezone the northwest corner of Orange and Valley View from an R-1 (Single-family Residential) to a C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) and C -C (Civic Center Overlay) zone. The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-20, which outlined the nature of the request The Secretary indicated that the Public Hearing should be continued because of improper legal notification It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing for Zone Change No Z-186 at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS: The Secretary presented slides to the Commission depicting environmental housing deficiencies within the City In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary stated that most cf the owners live in these homes, and that they are primarily elderly persons who have owned their homes for a long period of time He further stated that many of these deficiencies are due to lack of Public Improvements and stressed the importance of the Commission's awareness to this problem, and also to the various types of housing available in the community Discussion ensued regarding various methods of bringing these areas up to standards, whereby it was suggested by the Secretary that the Housing Element of the General Plan presently being developed would indicate future programs to upgrade substandard areas of the community Discussion ensued regarding other types of housing. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 8.46 p m ATTEST* C CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIO - 5 - MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD March 5, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.00 p m on Thursday, March 5, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress California, Vice -Chairman Evans presiding PRESENT Ricker, Warren and Evans ABSENT: Sonju and Cardoza Also present were the Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam, the Director of Public Works, Art Schatzeder, and the Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to postpone consideration of the Minutes until the arrival of Commissioner Sonju and Chairman Cardoza CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 109 --MICHAEL OSCAR WARHURST• The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation. of Public Hearing to consider an application for Home Occupation Permit to allow the Applicant to use his office, located at 10408 Carlyle Court, Cypress, on a 24-hour basis as a welding service. The Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary reviewed Planning Staff Report PC#70-18 which outlined the nature of the request The Secretary presented a letter which had been received from Blumburg and Zommick, General Counsel for the Board of Governors of the Midwood Manor Homeowner's Association, which indicated that they would recommend approval of the application based on the following terms and conditions. 1 The Applicant may not do any type of welding, at any time, anywhere in Midwood Manor 2 The Applicant's truck must always be parked in his own carport whenever the truck comes on the premises of Midwood Manor 3 The Applicant may never store any inflamable materials on the premises 4 The Applicant shall use a Post Office Box for all business purposes and shall not use his residential mail box for such purposes 5= The Applicant may not place any sign, of any kind, or in his unit which which may be seen by anyone passing by his unit Following discussion, it was the general opinion of the Commission that an added condition should be included, which would read as follows. 6 A Business License shall be obtained by the Applicant, and this permit shall be in effect until July 1, 1971 at which time the permit will then be reviewed for renewal Mrs Vicky Warhurst, 10408 Carlyle Court, Cypress, wife of the Applicant, addressed the Commission stating that her husband was aware of the conditions which would be imposed, and that he had no objection to them There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 109, subject to the conditions outlined in the letter from the Midwood Manor Homeowner's Association and the added condition pertaining to a Business License The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker, Warren, and Evans NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS. None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Sonju and Cardoza CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6839 (LARWIN COMPANY). The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-22, which stated that the proposed subdivision contains approximately five acres, located on the south side of Orange Avenue approximately 660 feet easterly of Graham Street, and is proposed to be divided into 25 R-1 lots The property is bounded on the east by Tract 5660 (Greenbrook), on the south by the proposed Cypress High School, on the west by a proposed elementary school, and on the north by Orange Avenue The report further indicated that the major development problem which confronts this tract is the solution of the drainage problem, due to the fact that Tract 5660 is several feet higher at the southwest corner than the subject Tract, however, permission has been granted from the Cypress Elementary School District to temporarily drain across their property CMMISSIONER SONJU ARRIVED AT 4.20 P M AND TOOK HER PLACE ON THE PODIUM The Secretary then pointed out the proposed development and surrounding area on the map Mr D Anderson, Engineer with the Larwin Company, addressed the Commission stating that the Larwin Co has no objections to the conditions which would be imposed Discussion ensued as to the temporary drainage ditch which would be installed and in response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Mr Anderson stated that ultimately there will be a Master Plan Drainage facility, which is to be located between the Oak Knoll Park and the Cypress High School He further advised the Commission of the location of the temporary drainage ditch, and explained that there would be very little water, and further advised the Commission of the process whereby the water will be carried to the drainage facility In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the Public Works Director stated that the temporary solution to the problem of drainage will be satisfactory, and further explained that the proposed high school would probably be completed in approximately two years, and that the Master Plan Drainage facility should be worked out within one year CHAIRMAN CARDOZA ARRIVED AT 4 30 P M In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker the Secretary explained that the requirement for the alley to be continued to Orange Avenue would provide a secondary access to the homes in the subject tract, and also to Tract 5660 He further expalined that it would be the decision of the home- owners as to whether or not a wall would be constructed in the alley. Discussion ensued as to the walls which would be constructed, and to the walkway easements Following discussion concerning the proposed plans being developed in accordance with the Townscape and Urban Design Element of the General Plan it was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Warren to recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map No 6839 to the City Council, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-22 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES. 4 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAINED 1 COMMISSIONER Cardoza - 2 - CHARMAN CARDOZA TOOK HIS PLACE ON THE PODIUM AND PRESIDED OVER THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of February 19, 1970, as mailed STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS• The Secretary introduced Mrs Royce Neuschatz, Townscape Consultant, of Eckbo, Dean, Austin & williams, who presented the Commission with background information concerning the Townscape and Urban Design Development Program. Mrs, Neuschatz indicated that the pians for Orange Avenue have been completed, and stated that Lincoln Avenue will be the next item of concern, and would like for the Commissioners to submit their suggestion as to which section of Lincoln Avenue that they would prefer the Consultants to start with Discussion ensued as to various intersections being treated as identifying entrances to the City, including the intersections of Valley View and Lincoln and Bloomfield and Lincoln Avenue The need for recreational and leisure facilities in the community was stressed, and Mrs Neuschatz stated that should it be determined that the Civic Center was to be the center of the community, then there would be a need to have attractions in order to bring people to the area, other than for business purposes, Various locations were pointed out on charts, with proposals for the particular areas beim discussed, afterwhich the City Manager, Mr. Darrell Essex indicated that the tit the southern part of the community was being overlooked, and that there was a need to integrate the areas at the edges of the City, and to give these areas a sense of identity RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5:50 p m until 7:30 p>m that evening 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 ABSENT. None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Assistant Attorney. Bruce Wallace, the Public Works Director Art Schatzeder, and the Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. There were no oral communications at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE. VARIANCE NO, V -287 --STATE-WIDE DEVELOPERSt INC: The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for Variance No V-287, which would allow the Applicant to construct a two- story office building within ten feet of an R-1 zone boundary line, at the northwest corner of Orange and Grindlay The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-21, which outlined the nature of the request Mr Alex Bellehumeur, 4828 Larwin Ave , representing the Applicant, addressed 3 the Commission, and in response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker stated that the windows would be permanently closed Discussion ensued as to differences in the plot plan submitted for this Public Hearing than the one which was originally submitted. Chairman Cardoza noted that there were substantial changes in the parking plan, including an additional twenty spaces for parking, which would not allow for adequate circulation of traffic and would also eliminate necessary landscaping Discussion ensued as to the problems the additional spaces would create, and it was the general opinion of the Commission that the origianl plot plan should not have been changed Commissioner Evans suggested to the Applicant the need for a trash facility, which apparently had been overlooked Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju to continue the Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the City Attorney advised that since this is the first hearing on the Variance, the Commission would have forty days in which to take action on this item Commissioner Ricker felt that perhaps the best solution would be to continue the Public Hearing at which time the parking Ict could be revised The Applicant stated that he would be willing to revert back to the original plan if the Commission felt that it would be more acceptable It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing at this time Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Evans to adopt Resolution No 495 approving Variance No V-287 subject to the following conditions• 1 Opaque glass shall be used in all second -story windows within the second -story structure. 2 The Variance is granted only for the plot plan approved under Conditional - Use Permit No C-228 3 There shall be a screening effect on north property lines 4. Adeq,..ate trash enclosures shall be installed. 5 Parking shall be in accordance with the City Code. 6 Modifications may be made with the approval of the Planning Director Parking and landscaping shall be approved by the Planning Director The motion was carried by the following roll call vote AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Sonju, Warren Evans and Cardoza NOES- 1 COMMISSIONER• Ricker ABSENT• 0 COMMISSIONERS None CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO Z -186 --INITIATED BY THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of Public Hearing to consider an application for Zone Change No Z-186, initiated by the Planning Commission, to rezone the northwest corner of Orange and Valley View from R-1 (Single-family Residential) to C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) and C -C (Civic Center overlay) zone on the subject property The Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-20, which outlined the nature 4 of the request At the request of Commissioner Evans, the Secretary reviewed what had transpired at the meeting of the Planning Commission on January 15, 1970, with regard to this matter There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to adopt Resolution No 496 recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change No. Z-186. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote - TO WIT• ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS - Mrs Royce Neuschatz, of Eckbo, Dean, Austin & Williams, continued with her presentation of the Urban Townscape Development Program After discussing possible landscaping plans in particular locations within the community, slides were shown depicting what other cities had done in regard to landscaping along their major streets It was suggested by Mrs Neuschatz that some of the ideas gathered could be worked into a plan for Lincoln Avenue Mr Murton Willson, of Willson & Williams A.I.A., architect involved with the Urban Townscape Development Program, addressed the Commission, reviewing a preliminary study on the architectural portion of the Program He stated that there was a need to create a responsibility for good design within the City Mr Wilson listed several areas, including the Civic Center and the Cypress College, which he felt could be considered as "areas of influence " Discussion ensued with regard to the advantages and disadvantages pertaining to an Architectural Review Board Also discussed was the possibility of the City acquiring several experienced persons who would serve as consultants in both the architectural and landscaping fields Discussion ensued as to the development of the proposed Cypress High School, and in response to an inquiry by Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary indicated that the Commission will have an opportunity to review the plot plan The Secretary further indicated that there is definitely a need for a program as was suggested by Mr Wilson Foliowing discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried that Orange Avenue and the Retarding Basin be developed in conformance with the Urban Townscape Program, as submitted by the Consultants of Eckbo, Dean, Austin & Williams ADJOURNMENT. The Commission thanked the Eckbo, Dean, Austin & Williams Consultants, and Mr Willson, for their presentation, following which the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10.40 pm ATTEST: ECI2ETARY 0 THE ING SSIO CHAIRMAN SW THE PLANNING COMMISSI 5 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD March 19 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.00 p m on Thursday, March 19, 1970 in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Vice -Chairman Evans presiding PRESENT Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans ABSENT. Chairman Cardoza Also present were the Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam, and the Director of Public Works, Art Schatzeder MINUTES. Commissioner Sonju advised that she was present prior to action being taken on the Continuation of Public Hearing Re: Home Occupation Permit No. 109, and that she abstained from voting, therefore, the Minutes of March 5 1970 should be amended to read as follows "COMMISSIONER SONJU ARRIVED AT 4.20 P M. AND TOOK HER PLACE ON THE PODIUM It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 109, subject to the conditions outlined in the letter from the Midwood Manor Homeowners Association and the added condition pertaining to a Business License The motion was carried by the following roll call vote AYES 3 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker, Warren, and Evans NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT' 1 COMMISSIONER. Cardoza ABSTAINED:1 COMMISSIONER Sonju" It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of March 5 1970 as corrected PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO, 111 -- GERALD RAY BARRETT. 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 conduct a plumbing repair service from his home located at 6322 Elm Avenue, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary reviewed Planning Staff Report PC#70-22, which outlined the nature of the request Following discussion Mr Richard Ekstrom, 10552 Claudia Circle, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in opposition to the permit He stated that he lived in the vicinity of the applicant, and that the applicant appeared to have been conducting a business for approximately two years and that pipes have been stored along the side of the applicant s residence, which were visible from the street In response to an inquiry by the Secretary Mr Ekstrom stated that he would not be against the approval of the permit if the pipes and various equipment were stored in such a manner so as not to be visible from the street The applicant, Mr Gerald Barrett, addressed the,..Commission regarding the equipment that he would have at his residence, its business would be conducted. In response to an inquiry applicant stated that the pipes which had been stored outsi Illhltut and stored in his garage. and answered inquiries and the manner in which from the Secretary the de the home, could be Commissioner Evans stressed the importance of keeping the area neat not to offend any neighbors. and clean so as The applicant stated that he could abide by the conditions as outlined in the Planning Staff Report, and further indicated that he is hoping to be located in a shop next year In response to a question by Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that he does have a family friend who works with him- however, he does not intend to hire additional help Discussion ensued relative to the vehicles which the applicant would use in conducting his business The applicant indicated that he did own two trucks; one which is outfitted fox plumbing purposes, and another which is usually stored at his friend's residence He stated that there would be occasions when he would want the two van -type trucks at his residence, and indicated that they would be parked in his driveway There being no further written communications or oral protests, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Hcrne Occupation Permit No 111, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-22, and the following added conditions 5 No more than one vehicle directly related to the business shall be per -pitted on the property at one time 6 The garage door shall remain closed when not in use The =don was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. AYES. 4 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS. None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONER- Cardoza STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS. The Secretary presented a report to the Commission regarding parking requirement studies which have been conducted by the Cities of Buena Park and Anaheim The report indicated that the Anaheim study was conducted in conjunction with a BIA special purpose committee to study proposed parking requirements for apartment house developments, and covered 4,493 apartments of 64 separate projects in three counties, and 20 different cities. The report further listed the median occupancy ratios and the actual car counts per dwelling unit Based en the study, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim has recommended that the parking space for bachelor, one and tzao bedroom units should be 1 5 spaces per dwelling unit, and three bedrooms and over should be 2 25, and also recommended that these parking requirements can be met at a ratio of 1 to 1 covered parking to open parking The report indicated that the City of Buena Park had recently amended their parking requirements to require 11 spaces for bachelor singles one and two bedrooms, 1 5 spaces per dwelling unit, 2 25 spaces per dwelling unit for three-bedroom units The Secretary explained that the City of Cypress presently requires two spaces per dwelling unit., 11 spaces in a garage and 1 open. Discussion ensued regarding the present parking space requirements, and what the results would be if the present Ordinance were changed to allow 11 spaces for bachelor and single units, 2 spaces for a two bedroom unit, and 21 spaces for a three bedroom unite CHAIRMAN CARD02A ARRIVED AT 4.35 P M Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to set for Public Hearing a discussion of parking standards for the City of Cypress General discussion was held relative to the various studies Which are being made -2 - concerning the ultimate use of the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station property RECESS - It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to recess at 4.55 p m until 7.30 p m that evening. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was recovened at 7:30 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, CalifoYinia, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT' None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam, Assistant Attorney Bruce Wallace, and the Public Works Director, Art Schatzeder ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. There were no oral communications at chis time. PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C -229 --PETER A. GIOVANNONI. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for Conditional Use Permit No C-229, which would allow a reduction in the required setback for a two story structure from an R-1 zone on property generally located at 97+1 Graham Street, requested by Peter A Giovannoni, 1784 W Alomar Avenue, Anaheim, California The Chairman decla:ced the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-23, which outlined the nature of the request At the request of the Commission, the Secretary pointed out the location of the subject property The applicant, Mr Peter A Giovannoni addressed the Commission stating that the reduction in the required setback from the R-1 zone would be necessary in order to have 24 apartment units Discussion ensued regarding the various set back requirements, and what the applicant had proposed Commissioner Warren explained to the applicant that the proposed Ordinance presently under consideration, "Carports in lieu of garages,' would allow the applicant to have carports• however, that any covered parking spaces within 60 feet of the front property line would still have garage doors In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary advised that approxi- mately 50 residents in the R-1 areas adjacent to the subject property had been notified, and that no comments had been received Discussion ensued, and the applicant answered various inquiries from the Commission in regard to the landscaping, recreational facilities, and design of the structure The Commission expressed concern due to the lack of adequate open space for recreational and landscaping purposes, and also that adequate elevations had not been provided It was noted by Commissioner Evans that the schematic which was provided by the applicant Or' allowed for two additional parking spaces than the required total Commissioner Evans further suggested that by eliminating two of the units, and using the two 1., unnecessary parking spaces, there would be adequate open space which could be used for recreational purposes. There being no written communications and no oral protests, 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 Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to adopt Resolution No 497 approving Conditional Use Permit No C-229, subject to the conditions outlined in the Planning Staff Report PCS#70-23, and the following added conditions and modifications. Slump stone walls should be constructed along the westerly and northerly property lines 10 Street trees shall be installed per City standards 12 Approval shall be subject to architectural review to include elevations, site plans, and landscape architecture 13. Two parking spaces next to the pool shall be eliminated and the land shall be used for recreational cr landscape purposes 14. The unit to the west of Plan A at the rear of the property, shall be eliminated and the parking spaces required for that unit shall be allocated t:, recreational or landscape purposes 15 A parapet, slump stone wall shall be constructed between the R-1 development and the covered parking 16. Street light standards to be approved by the City Engineer 17 Advance street light energy charges shall be paid. 18 There shall be no windows on the south elevation within 80 feet of the R-1 property The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT. ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Sonju stated that she would like to attend the conference on "Open Spaces in Orange County," which is scheduled on April 4 1970 at the University of California campus at Irvine At the request of Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary of the Planning Commission stated that he would investigate the status of ice-cream trucks which are being parked along Camp Street ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p m ATTEST. CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIO CRETARY--THE PING COMMISSION 4 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD April 2, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:00 p m. on Thursday, April 2, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Vice -Chairman Evans presiding PRESENT: Ricker, Sonju Warren and Evans ABSENT: Chairman Cardoza Also present were the Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam and the Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of March 19, 1970 as mailed PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 112 --JOHN H. NESSLEY: 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 use a room in his home as an office for an import business, located at 4459 Avenida Granada, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary reviewed Planning Staff Report PC#70-24 which outlined the nature of the request Discussion was held regarding the fact that the applicant was not present. The Secretary indicated that unless the request is a complex one, it really would not be necessary for the applicant to be present There being no written communications or oral protests, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to approve Home Occupation Permit No 112, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-24 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. AYES- 4 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker, Sonju, Warren, and Evans NOES. 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT. 1 COMMISSIONER: Chairman Cardoza PUBLIC HEARING RE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 113 --RICHARD L SAMS 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 appliance repair service from his residence, located at 9391 Alderbury Street, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-25, which outlined the nature of the request. Since the applicant was not present and there were several inquiries from the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing for Home Occupation Permit No Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 1970 113 to the evening session of the Planning Commission meeting STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS The Secretary presented the Commission with copies of the Housing Element of the General Plan CHAIRMAN CARDOZA ARRIVED AT 4.20 P M , TOOK HIS PLACE ON THE PODIUM AND PRESIDED OVER THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING General discussion was held concerning the Housing Element of the General Plan, which, the Secretary explained, has been designed to identify problem areas The Secretary further explained that after the Housing Element has been adopted, a Code Enfor ement Program could be developed, which would then enable the City to advise homeowners located in substandard areas of the various rehabilitation programs which would be available to them. Discussion ensued relative to rehabilitation programs including loan programs, which are available The Secretary advised the Commission that Mr. Richard L Sams, 9391 Alderbury Street, Cypress, applicant for Home Occupation Permit No 113, was now present It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to recind the previous motion to continue the Public Hearing of Home Occupation Permit No 113 to the evening session of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to place the consideration of Home Occupation Permit No 113 on the agenda at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 113 --RICHARD L SAMS: 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 appliance repair service from his residence, located at 9391 Alderbury Street, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary reviewed Planning Staff Report PC#70-25, which outlined the nature of the request Mr Richard L Sams, the applicant, addressed the Commission stating that he was familiar with the conditions set forth in the Planning Staff Report, and would agree to comply with the Home Occupation criteria In response to an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza, the applicant stated that two vehicles are in his possession, a jeep, and a 3/4 ton pick-up truck. He indicated that the jeep would be used in connection with his business, and can be stored in his garage when not in use. He further indicated that the pick-up truck, which would be used as a relief vehicle in the event the jeep is not available, has been modified into a camper, and will not be able to be stored in the garage due to its size In response to a question from Commissioner Sonju, the applicant stated that one of his sons might help him with the business but that he would not be hiring additional help The applicant stated that he will repair only small applicances, at the home of the customer, unless an item would need to be ordered, in which case he would bring the appliance to his home to repair it Discussion ensued relative to the various types of small appliances which would be involved -2 - Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 1970 In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, the applicant advised that his jeep has a vinyl top, and that the rear seat is removable and contains a space in which his tools can be stored He further indicated that he had owned both vehicles for some time, and did not purchase them for business purposes There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing at this time. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 113, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-25 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS (Continued). General discussion was held relative to the Housing Element of the General Plan The Secretary explained that the Housing Element not only identifies substandard areas where the home is in need of repair, but will also identify environmental deficiency areas which could be brought up to standard by the installation of gutters, curbing, etc The Secretary presented the Commission with the Preliminary Report on Architectural Review, prepared by Mr, Murton Willson, of Willson & Williams AJ A , architect involved with the Urban Townscape Development Program Discussion ensued relative to the importance of good design, and methods whereby good architectural design can be achieved The advantages and disadvantages pertaining to an architectural review board were discussed, as was the possibility of the City's acquiring several experienced architects who would be available as consultants to the developer, before his plans are drawn, advising him as to what is desired by the City The Secretary stated that he felt the fee should be paid by the applicant, directly to the reviewing architect In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary stated that the applicant would still appear before the Planning Commission in the event a Use Permit is required It was the general opinion of the Commission that the studies which have been conducted thus far are worthwhile, and should be of benefit to the City RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5 35 p m , until 7:30 p.m that evening CALL TO ORDER The meeting was re convenedat 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 Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam Deputy City Attorney, Bruce Wallace, and the Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ,i_ There were no oral communications at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-230--RINKER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for Cond$jpnal Use Permit No C-230, which would allow the construction of a - 3 Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 1970 pie shop restaurant, shoe store, and auto tire and accessory store located in a C -C (Civic Center Overlay) zone, the conditional use permit being for architectural review of the proposed development, requested by Rinker Development Corporation, P. 0, Box 2218 Anaheim, California, for Mark and Golda Wright (property owner), 6182 E Lincoln, Cypress. The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-26, which outlined the nature of the request Mr Dave Dunn, Rinker Development Company, presented the Commission with additional landscape drawings, and photographs of a typical Marie Callender Pie Shop and a Payless Shoe Store, and stated that the B. F. Goodrich Company does not have a standard type of building Discussion was held regarding the possibility of expanding the development to the west Commissioner Ricker indicated that since the area was located in a Civic Center Overlay zoning district, he felt the architecture should be compatible with the buildings at the Cypress Junior College, and suggested that Mr Dunn might look into the architectural design of other stuctures in the area The Commission expressed concern due to the fact that the proposed structures did not seem to be coordinated in such a manner as to appear to be one total development Methods whereby the developer might achieve uniformity were discussed Mr Dunn indicated that to achieve uniformity would be difficult, as the tenants of the proposed development have very definite ideas as to how their particular shops should be designed, afterwhich, the Commission offered suggestions to the developers. Commissioner Sonju indicated that she would be in favor of continuing this Public Hearing in order to allow the applicant an opportunity to consult with an architect Mr Mark Wright, owner of the subject property addressed the Commission requesting clarification as to what the Commission desired Discussion ensued relative to the design of the buildings, and, in response to an inquiry from Mr, Wright, Chairman Cardoza explained that the Commission did not have any objections to the occupancy cf the proposed development, that it was the design of the buildings exclusively, and, further, that the Commission is not in any way trying to discourage the develop- ment of the subject property Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to continue the Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit No, C-230, to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT. ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS - Chairman Cardoza advised that Commissioner Sonju will be attending a conference on 'Open Spaces in Orange County," which is scheduled for April 4, 1970 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the,Commission, tairman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p m / OF HE PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRaOF THE, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD April 16, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:00 p m on Thursday, April 16, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Acting Secretary, Gene Poertner presiding. PRESENT: None ABSENT: Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, Evans Due to the lack of a quorum, the Acting Secretary adjourned the meeting until 7:30 p m CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was reconvened at 7:33 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; Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley; and Acting Secretary of the Planning Commission, Gene Poertner MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of April 2, 1970, as mailed. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-230 (RINKER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION): The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider an application for conditional use permit to allow the applicant to construct a pie shop restaurant, shoe store, and auto tire and accessory store located in a C -C (Civic Center Overlay) zone° He indicated that the conditional use permit was for architectural review of the proposed development, requested by Rinker Development Corporation, P 0 Box 2218, Anaheim, California, for Mark and Golda Wright (property owner), known as Conditional Use Permit No. C-230 The Acting Secretary read a letter received from Mr. Harold Hembree, Vice President of Rinker Development Corporation, asking that the Commission continue consideration of this matter until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission Mr Hembree felt that the extension of time was necessary to allow his company to prepare some additional studies and meet with the prospective tenants After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker that Conditional Use Permit No C-230 be continued to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT: ALL AYES Commissioner Evans asked whether it would be possible for the Commission to receive the revised plans prior to the next meeting It was the consensus of the Commission that the Staff should contact the developer regarding this matter PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90, PARKING° The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90, Section 121 3, A, to increase the number of parking spaces in multiple -family dwellings for three- bedroom units to 2 25 spaces per dwelling unit and to reduce the number of parking spaces required for single-family dwellings to 1 5 spaces per dwelling unit and to consider one for one covered and open spaces, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Acting Secretary to present his report. The Acting Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-28, which outlined the proposed amendment and the staff recommendations Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, to continue consideration of the proposed Amendment to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission, The motion carried by the following roll call vote - TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. V-288 LEO Co BAROLDI): The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for a variance to allow a reduction of setback minimums, parking, and planting in the construction of a neighborhood shopping center, requested by Leo C Baroldi, 6672 E. Cerritos Avenue, Cypress, and known as Variance No. V-288. The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Acting Secretary read a letter from Mr and Mrs James E Geringer, 10561 Bernice Circle, Cypress, stating their opposition to the proposed variance They felt that it would not be in the best interests of the residents in the area to have a business in the neighborhood and that small businesses do not do very well along Cerritos in that vicinity They urged the Commission to deny the zone change The Acting Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-27, which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval Donald J Fears, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the proposed variance. Mr. Fears presented several sketches of the proposed development to the Commission In response to a question from the Commission, he stated that the applicant was also asking for an eight foot setback variance on Holder and a three foot variance on Cerritos. Discussion ensued regarding Condition No 10 of the recommended conditions Commissioner Warren asked about the need for loading spaces in the development, Mr Fears stated that he had talked with the Planning Department and had been told that the traffic aisles around the back of the buildings were considered loading zones Commissioner Warren also stated that the Code requires that any buildings in excess of 5,000 square feet shall require a conditional use permit, which had not been applied for by the applicant, Judy Sprague, 10562 Bernice Circle, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in opposition to the variance She stated she would like to have a buffer zone between the residential and commercial areas Mrs Sprague was also opposed to any parking along the existing block wall fences. Commissioner Warren stated that the Code does not permit liquor stores in the C-1 zone Leo Baroldi, 6672 E. Cerritos, Cypress, applicant, addressed the Commission stating that it was his understanding that this restriction was against on -sale liquor, not packaged liquor Discussion ensued regarding the proposed liquor store, CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A 15 -MINUTE RECESS AT 8:15 P M TO ALLOW THE CITY ATTORNEY TO RESEARCH THE CODE REGARDING THE ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR LIQUOR STORES THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 8:28 P.M WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Bruce Wallace stated that packaged liquor sales are permitted in the C-1 zone provided they are an incidental use of the store A liquor store that is solely a liquor store is not permitted in the C-1 zone. -*See May 7, 1970 Minutes Judy Sprague again addressed the Commission stating she was opposed to parking along the block wall fence due to possible damage to the wall Leo Baroldi, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that the subject property had been zoned C-1 for seven years and that the zoning was in keeping with the General Plan Mr Baroldi stated that the City had requested the zone change to C-1 because the property was the only property within a half - mile perimeter that would draw business from Buena Park and revenue for the City Commissioner Evans expressed concern regarding sideyard and rear yard requirements for properties with frontage on more than one street, Following further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Ricker to continue consideration of Variance No V-288 until the May 21 meeting of the Planning Commission; with the consent of the applicant The motion carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT: ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS; Commissioner Sonju reported on the "Open Space in Orange County" conference she attended on April 4 She stated that nine open space elements were identified as relevant to Orange County natural ecology, agriculture, national forests, public safety, public schools, recreation, scenic highways, shoreline and transportation. The report presented showed how each element served the purpose of open space, The urgency for preserving open space in Orange County was pointed out An area the size of Buena Park will be urbanized every year at the present rate of absorption All habitable land in the County will be occupied between 1990 and 2000, Economics of open space was discussed as well as the implementation tools of preserving open space. These tools would be zoning or easements for open space which provide tax relief for the owner condemnation, and other types of zoning, for example; cluster zoning It was the consensus of the Commission that the record reflect congratulations to the two new Councilmen on their election and the Commission looked forward to working with them in the future, ADJOURNMENT; There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9;05 p m CHAIRMAN OF ING COMMISSION( ATTEST: ACTIN SECETAROF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD May 7, 1970 The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 2.30 p m , on Thursday, May 7, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor John Kanel presiding PRESENT Councilmen Harvey, Roberts and Kanel ABSENT. Councilmen Kanode and Lacayo Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Deputy City Attorney Bruce Wallace, and the following members of the City Staff. Putnam, Poertner and Coakley RECESS It was moved by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to recess at 2:35 p m to the conference room in the City Hall for the purpose of conducting a joint meeting with the Cypress Planning Commission CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was conference room PRESENT- ABSENT called back to order by Mayor John Kanel at 2.45 p m , in the in the City Hall, with the following in attendance: Councilmen Harvey, Lacayo, Roberts, and Kanel Councilman Kanode Also present were the City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Deputy City Attorney Bruce Wallace, members of the Planning Commission, and the following members of the City Staff Putnam, Delaterre, Schatzeder, Coakley, Poertner, Dunlap, Davenport At the request of Mayor Kanel, the City Manager introduced all in attendance The City Manager advised that the purpose of the joint -meeting was to allow Mr Larry Wise, Planning Consultant an opportunity to review the preliminary report on the Housing Element of the General Plan At the request of the Deputy City Attorney the City Manager suggested that the joint meeting be postponed until 4.00 p m since the Planning Commission had not adjourned its last regular meeting to 2.30 p m , which had been scheduled for the joint meeting The Deputy City Attorney further advised that the Council could conduct a meeting at this time; however, the Planning Commission members should not take part in the discussion until the official meeting was called to order at 4.00 p m Following further discussion regarding the provisions of the Brown Act the Planning Director was requested to proceed with the presentation of slides which were taken during the survey of the housing conditions in and adjacent to the City of Cypress Following the presentation, Mr Larry Wise, Hahn, Wise and Associates, reviewed in detail the preliminary report on the Housing Element of the General Plan, and outlined the methods employed in conducting the studies of the Housing Element During this presentation, general discussion was held regarding the significance of the General Plan to the City, the State, and the Federal Government Considerable discussion was held regarding the need to involve the citizens in the areas requiring rehabilitati to be involved in the housing program RECESS Mayor Kanel declared a recess at 3 55 p m City Council --Planning Commission Meeting May 7 1970 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall conference room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT: None It was moved by Commissioner Ricker seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to postpone all items scheduled for the afternoon session of the Planning Commission until the evening session At the request of Mayor Kanel, a roll call was taken of the members of the City Council PRESENT Councilmen Harvey, Lacayo, Roberts and Kanel ABSENT. Councilman Kanode At this time, Mr Wise continued with the review of the Housing Element and in answer to inquiries from the City Council and Planning Commission, briefly discussed the recommendations which he was in the process of completing for the multiple family development study in the City. COUNCILMAN KANODE ARRIVED AT 4 40 P M Further discussion was held regarding the Federal programs which are available to assist in improving the level of local housing The City Council requested that Mr Wise be present at the May 25, 1970 meeting of the City Council to present the report on multiple family zoning to the City It was also generally agreed that the City Council and Planning Commission would attend the City Council meeting of May 25, 1970, at 4.00 p m , to review the report on the Corporation Yard Facilities Study At this time, the Council invited discussion from the members of the Planning Commission on other items of concern to the Commission, and a lengthy discussion was held regarding the controls which could be exercised for service station develop- ment It was generally agreed that further studies by the Planning Commission would be made regarding zoning controls for service station development In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, Mayor Kanel explained what had transpired at the May 5, 1970 City Council meeting relative to the park situation ADJOURNMENT. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting of the City Council at 5:45 p m J k MAYOR O0y THE CITY OF C RESS ATTEST: CITY'CLERK OF T'EfE CIR'Y OF CYPRESS Planning Commission Minutes May 7, 1970 RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess of the Planning Commission at 5:46 p m , until 7:30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission wasreconvened 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 the Deputy City Attorney Bruce Wallace MINUTES Commissioner Warren indicated that page 2 of the April 16, 1970 minutes should amended as follows: The last sentence of the paragraph pertaining to a letter received from Mr and Mrs James E Geringer, should read, 'They urged the Commission to deny the variance". The last sentence in the paragraph to Mrs Sprague's comments should read, "Mrs Sprague was also opposed to any parking along the existing block wall fences and pointed out that a liquor store was shown on the plans of the premises submitted " The following sentence should be amended to read, "Commissioner Warren in response to an inquiry from Mrs Sprague, stated that in his opinion, the Code does not permit liquor stores in the C-1 zone ' It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of April 16 1970 as corrected ELECTION OF OFFICERS It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to postpone the election of officers until later in the evening session of the Planning Commission ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 115—WILMA W WILSON The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an application for a Home Occupation Permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of her home as an office for an insurance agency, requested by Wilma W Wilson 9190 Whitney Way Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-29, which outlined the nature of the request Mrs Wilma W Wilson the applicant in response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, stated that she was familiar with the conditions set forth in the Planning Staff Report, and did not have any questions at this time - 3 - Planning Commission Minutes May 7, 1970 In response to a question from Commissioner Evans, the applicant stated that she was licensed by the State of California to sell both casualty and life insurance She stated that it would be a part-time operation consisting of bookkeeping and typing, and indicated that anything else in regard to the business would be conducted off the premises The applicant further indicated that she has an answering service, and that her business would not involve visitors to her home There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing at this time. It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 115 subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-29 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 116 --BEVERLY A _SHANKS: The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a Home Occupation Permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of her home as an office for the hiring of part-time hostesses for trade shows and conventions requested by Beverly A Shanks, 10483 Janice Lynn Circle, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff report PC#70-30, which outlined the nature of the request The applicant, Mrs Beverly A Shanks, addressed the Commission stating that she was aware of the home occupation criteria In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, the applicant stated that approximately twenty girls would be interviewed at the Cypress College, and that if more applicants were needed, interviews would be conducted elsewhere She stated that she would not be conducting interviews in her home The applicant further stated that she is an agent for a partner who is located in Fullerton, and there would be no employees involved In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the applicant stated that she has a business telephone line There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Home Occupation Permit No 116, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-30 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE• HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 117—MR AND MRS LELAND G COLE The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a Home Occupation Permit to allow the applicant to distribute Amway products through their home, located at 9438 Danbury Street, Cypress, California requested by Mr and Mrs LeLand G Cole The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-31, which outlined the nature 4 Planning Commission Minutes May 7, 1970 of the request Mrs LeLand Cole, the applicant, addressed the Commission indicating that she was familiar with the conditions of the home occupation criteria In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the applicant stated that her supplies currently require approximately one-eighth o f space in her garage- however she indicated that there was a strong possibility of the business growing She further stated that there is currently enough space in her garage for the storage of two automobiles In response to a question from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant indicated that her business is conducted through relatives and friends, and that she does not operate from door to door The applicant further indicated that there would be no employees At the request of Chairman Cardoza the Deputy City Attorney reviewed sections 123 lA and 123 2A of the City Code pertaining to the criteria for the granting of Home Occupation Permits In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the applicant indicated that a van type vehicle would not be used, and that all distribution would be done by automobile. In answer to a question from Commissioner Evans the applicant stated that they would only be handling the book work for nine persons whom they sponsor When asked if the customers pick up their materials at her home, the applicant stated that only one, who lives in Fullerton, would be coming to her home, and that she would deliver to the others In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the applicant stated that this would be done in their spare time, that her husband is an Engineer. In answer to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the Deputy City Attorney stated that the criteria for Home Occupations as set forth in the Code must be strictly adhered to, and cannot be varied He indicated that the conditions are only to protec the applicant from unwillingly being in violation He added that one cannot operate a commercial activity on the premises, however, orders can be taken off of the premises and delivery made off of the premises He further indicated that those purchasing products may not visit the applicants home The applicant indicated, in response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans that she would be picking the items up from her sponsor or the warehouse, that delivery would not be made to her home There being no written communications and no oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing Following discussion it was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to approve Home Occupation Permit No 117, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-31 with the following added conditions 4 There will be sufficient parking for two automobiles in the garage at ail times 5 All deliveries will be made by the applicant 6 There will not be a marked vehicle used at any time The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT. ALL AYES CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF VARIANCE NO V-260, PETER A GIOVANNONI- The Secretary reviewed what had transpired in the past relative to the request - 5 - Planning Commission Minutes May 7, 1970 of Mr Peter Giovannoni, 1784 W Alomar Avenue, Anaheim, California The Secretary explained that the variance had originally been granted in June, 1968, for the purpose of waiving two parking spaces The Secretary stated that the applicant is now requesting a 180 day extension of the variance and indicated that Mr Giovannoni will be requesting a building permit from the City Council for the apartment development, located at 9661 Graham Street, Cypress, at the regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for May 11, 1970 In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the Deputy City Attorney advised that the Planning Commission is not impeded by the fact that they were not the Commission that originally granted the request In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the applicant, Mr Peter Giovannoni addressed the Commission stating that he had had problems regarding the financing for construction• therefore he had not been able to do anything about this matter since 1968 He indicated that he now has a loan available, that all fees have been paid, and that he is ready to build subject to approval of the variance by the Planning Commission, and the building permit by the City Council In response to a question from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that he is not planning to sell the proposed units, and indicated that he intends to rent them In answer to a question from Commissioner Evans, the applicant stated that he does have a cancelled check from the World Savings and Loan Company, located in Laguna Beach Discussion ensued relative to the Urgency Ordinance which was adopted by the City Council, freezing the issuance of all building permits for multiple -unit development. When asked by Commissioner Ricker if it would impose a hardship if the permit is denied until after the freeze the applicant stated that it would, that any money which has been expended thus far would be lost In response to another inquiry from Commissioner Ricker the applicant stated he did request an extension of the variance earlier, but had been advised to wait until he was in a position to begin with plans for construction He indicated that escrow proceedings were started five or six days ago, and will be completed by the end of this week Mr Richard Bowen, 5435 Vista Sierra, Cypress, addressed the Commission indicating that when he originally requested consideration by the City Council concerning the freeze on apartment approval, it was primarily directed to approval on all future apartments and further indicated that he did not intend for the freezing of building permits to be retroactive Chairman Cardoza expressed concern due to the fact that the Planning Commission had not had an opportunity to completely review the project He indicated that he was in sympathy with the situation; however felt that the extension should have been applied for some time ago Commissioner Warren stated that he felt it would be a hardship to apply the freeze in this case, as it would be retroactive, and suggested that this matter might be postponed to the next meeting of the Planning Commission to allow further study He added that he considered Mr. Giovannoni's plan to be an attractive one The applicant stated chat his plot plan had been approved by the Planning Commission twice previously, and the only matter in which concern had been expressed was in regard to the two parking spaces Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Soniu to approve the renewal of the variance In answer to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary advised that the time 6 Planning Commission Minutes May 7, 1970 limit placed on the variance would be for the Commission to determine. It was the general opinion of the Commission, and agreed upon by Commissioners Evans and Sonju, to amend the motion to approve the extension of variance No. V-260 for a period of 90 days. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote - TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No, C-231--JOAO M. COELHO The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an applicatio.. for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of 496 garden apartments and parking facilities to be located at the southwest corner of Lincoln and Denni requested by John Johnson, 8151 Orangethorpe, Buena Park, California, (Joao M Coelho, property owner), known as Conditional Use Permit No C-231 The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary reviewed a request from the applicant requesting that this Public Hearing be continued due to the Urgency Ordinance recently adopted by the City Council freezing the issuance of all building permits for multiple -unit development It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for May 21, 1970 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-230--RINKER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION- The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider an application for a conditional use permit to allow the applicant to construct a pie shop restaurant, shoe store, and auto tire and accessory store located in a C -C (Civic Center Overlay) zone He indicated that the conditional use permit was for architectural review of the proposed developmE requested by Rinker Development Corporation, P 0 Box 2218 Anaheim California, for Mark and Goida Wright (property owner), known as Conditional Use Permit No C-230. The Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-32, which indicated that this matter was continued from the Planning Commission meeting of April 16, 1970 in order to allow the applicant time to determine whether adjustments could be made in the plot plan and elevations of his proposed development on Lincoln Avenue The Secretary indicated that the applicant has had many difficult obstacles and that the applicant felt that the units might achieve uniformity with the use of landscaping rather than by architecture Mr Dave Dunn, Rinker Development Company addressed the Commission stating that he has met with the tenants of the proposed development on numerous occasions and that some changes have been agreed upon, including additional landscaping and a wall which has been proposed for the front of the development In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the applicant stated that he did not have a drawing of the Payless Shoe Store In answer to a question from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that he did express to the tenants what the Planning Commission desires to achieve, however, they have very definite ideas as to how their shops should be designed, and the B F Goodrich Store in particular refuses to alter their plans to any extent Commissioner Ricker indicated that the plan submitted appeared to be very similar to the original plot plan; whereas, the applicant stated that there would be no way to make the buildings look the same architecturally He further indicated that the tenants have expressed their need for individual identity and intend to remain separate - 7 - 1 Planning Commission Minutes May 7 1970 Commissioner Sonju stated that it was her understanding that an architect was going to be consulted to determine whether there would be a way in which to uniform the three shops in such a manner as to present an attractive appearance Mr Dunn stated that he did contact the architects for the individual shops and they indicated that they would be very willing to use additional landscaping in order to achieve the uniformity Commissioner Ricker expressed concern in that the development would set the pattern along the entire Lincoln Avenue area Commissioner Warren indicated that he was disappointed with the plans submitted by the Payless Shoe Store and the Goodrich tire shop however did feel that the development would be a great improvement over that which is currently located in the area Commissioner Evans indicated that she did not feel that the Planning Commission should approve the development unless they were in favor of it Chairman Cardoza indicated that he felt that it would be of value to Mr Dunn if he were to acquire the services of a renderer who would draw a truer picture of the proposed development and added that it might be helpful if Mr Dunn were to increase his use of visual aids in his presentation. Chairman Cardoza further explained the reasons for a Civic Center Overlay Mr Dunn indicated that he would have no objections to consulting an architect, other than one associated with the shops, and would be willing to have this matter continued to the next meeting of the Planning Commission Following considerable discussion Commissioner Evans indicated that she did not feel that the tenants would be willing to cooperate with the desires of the Planning Commission and further indicated that she felt the adjoining property should be developed at the same time, It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to disapprove Conditional Use Permit No C-230 Chairman Cardoza advised that the motion was not in order° therefore, the motion was withdrawn Commissioner Ricker stated that part of the purpose of the Civic Center Overlay is to achieve conformity in design and that the Commission has the privilege of approving or disapproving the exterior of any buildings Commissioner Ricker further stated that he did not feel that there would be difficulty in obtaining other tenants for the particular property Mr Mark Wright owner of the subject property, addressed the Commission requesting clarification as to what the Commission desired. He stated that he would like to construct a development that would please the Commission, and indicated that he felt the proposed development would be a large improvement over what is presently along Lincoln Avenue Commissioner Ricker stressed the point that he made earlier, stating that he felt that what is constructed will set the pattern for the future development along Lincoln Avenue Chairman Cardoza explained that it was a total look of uniformity and harmony within the City that is desired He further indicated that he fails to see where this proposal even attempts to meet any criteria which has been established by the Planning Commission - 8 - Planning Commission Minutes May 7, 1970 Commissioner Sonju explained that the Urban Townscape consultants had planned, as part of their program, to make Lincoln Avenue a more attractive area She indicated that she would like to see a rendering at the next meeting In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary stated that there have been no written communications or verbal protests It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission The motion was carried by the following roll call vote. AYES 4 COMMISSIONERS Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Cardoza NOES 1 COMMISSIONER Evans ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS. None RECESS Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 9:25 p m The meeting was called back to order at 9 40 p m with all Commissioners present CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO 90 --PARKING: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90, Section 121 3 A, to increase the number of parking spaces in multiple -family dwellings for three-bedroom units to 2 25 spaces per dwelling unit and to reduce the number of parking spaces required for single-family dwellings to 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit, and to consider one for one covered and open spaces, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission The Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-28, which outlined the proposed amendment and the staff recommendations. Discussion ensued, and it was the general opinion of the Planning Commission that this item should be continued in order to determine whether the study being conducted in regard to the apartment zoning ordinance would have any effect on this proposal Mr Leon Hyter, Keystone Savings and Loan Corporation, addressed the Commission indicating that through studies that he has made in regard to this matter, he has found that 12 parking spaces is more than adequate for apartments, and it enables the developer to put more into his complex rather than into space which is not used Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission, REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS The Secretary stated that he had received a communication from Mr Daniel Marquez, who owns approximately twenty acres at the southeast corner of Denni and Orange Avenue Mr Marquez requested that the Planning Commission give consideration to establishing a new zone which would pertain to mobile home parks only Following discussion it was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried that the staff conduct a study of the ordinance requirements for mobile home parks Commissioner Ricker stated that he would also like to have information regarding what surrounding areas are doing relative to this matter, to be presented with the study of the ordinance requirements - 9 - Planning Commission Minutes May 7, 1970 Chairman Cardoza stated that the Institute for Planning Commissioners sponsored by the League of California Cities, will be held on June 3 through June 5, 1970 at Disneyland He indicated that he felt this program would be of interest and would be beneficial to all of the Commissioners ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Cardoza advised the Commission that the election of officers could be done by either secret ballot, open ballot, or in an Executive Session It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to conduct the election of officers by open ballot Chairman Cardoza then turned the gavel over to the Secretary of the Planning Commission to preside over the selection of Chairman. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker to nominate Commissioner Cardoza for a second term as Chairman It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried that the nominations for Chairman of the Planning Commission be closed The following vote was taken for the position of Chairman: For Commissioner Cardoza: 5 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Evans and Cardoza It was moved by Commissioner Ricker to nominate Commissioner Evans for a second term as Vice -Chairman It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried that the nominations for Vice -Chairman of the Planning Commission be closed The following vote was taken for the position of Vice -Chairman: For Commissioner Evans ADJOURNMENT - 5 COMMISSIONERS Ricker, Sonju Warren Evans and Cardoza There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Cardoza declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p m CHAIRMAN OF i PLANNING COMMISSIO ATTEST' MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD May 21, 1970 The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p m , in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding, PRESENT: Warren Cardoza, Evans ABSENT° Ricker and Sonju 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: HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS NO. 118.. 119. 120, 121. 122 and 123: In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the Assistant City Attorney replied that the public hearings for Items 1-6 could be opened at the same time provided that each item was considered on its own merits Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearings open for Items 1-.6 and requested the staff to present its reports The Secretary presented Planning Staff Reports PC#70-34, PC1#70-35, PC#70-36 and PC#70-37. COMMISSIONER RICKER ARRIVED AT 4 05 P M The Secretary also presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-38 and read a letter from the Tanglewood Home Owners Association approving the permit COMMISSIONER SONJU ARRIVED AT 4.06 P M The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-39 and read a letter from the applicant, James Findlay, requesting a continuance until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission A letter was also read from the Tanglewood Home Owners Association opposing the issuance of the permit It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, to continue the public hearing for Home Occupation Permit No 123 until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission The following roll call vote was taken° TO WIT: ALL AYES The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request No oral or written communications were received It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Home Occupation Permit No 118, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-34 It was then moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren, to amend the motion by adding Condition No 3 stating that no merchandise will be stored on the premises The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT ALL AYES Janet Taylor, 6612 Reefton, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of Home Occupation Permit No 119 and explaining that the equipment will be stored in a van at their home No advertising is on the truck The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request Planning Commission Minutes May 21, 1970 No oral or written communications were received Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, to approve Home Occupation Permit No. 119, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-36 The following roll call vote was taken TO WITt ALL AYES H E Frodsham, 9551 Holder Street, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of Home Occupation Permit No 120 He also requested that he be able to sell an occasional timepiece The City Attorney informed the Commission that there would be no conflict The applicant stated that he does have a sign, but it has been up for twelve years The City Attorney informed the Commission that the sign is a non -conforming use° The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the requested permit No written communications or oral protests were received Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, to approve Home Occupation Permit No. 120, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-36, The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT ALL AYES The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to Home Occupation Permit No 121 No written communications or oral protests were received It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren, to approve Home Occupation Permit No, 121, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-37, The following roll call vote was taken. AYES° 4 COMMISSIONERS° Ricker Sonju, Warren, Cardoza NOES ° 1 COMMISSIONER. Evans ABSEN"° 0 COMMISSIONERS° None The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to Home Occupation Permit No 122 Marilynn Irvin, 4696 Larwin Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request and stating that no merchandise will be stored on her property Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Warren, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 122, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-38 with the added condition from the Tanglewood Home Owners Association The following roll call vote was taken TO WIT° ALL AYES The Chairman adjourned the meeting to the City Managers Conference Room at 4:40 p m -2- Planning Commission Minutes May 21, 1970 TOWNSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT --STUDY SESSION: Gordon Andrews and Royce Neuschatz from Eckbo, Dean, Austin & Williams held a study session in reference to the Townscape and Urban Design Element The future beautification of Lincoln Avenue was discussed as well as several locations that are considered to be focal points in the City These focal points include: Forest Lawn, Baroldi Dairy, Pete's Zoo Texaco Tank Farm, Golf Course, Race Track, The consultants also presented slides showing various trees in the community which they consider landmark trees Mrs Neuschatz suggested that the City adopt an ordinance protecting these trees and allowing for their preservation until development takes place, Murt Willson discussed the architectural review procedure Chairman Cardoza declared the meeting adjourned at 6:15 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, Warren, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT' None Also present were: Assistant City Attorney, Bruce Wallace, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, and Secretary of the Planning Commission, George R Putnam CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A TWO -MINUTE RECESS AT 7.41 P M THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 7:42 P M , WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-233 (LEO C. BAROLDI). CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. V-288 (LEO C BAROLDI): The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for conditional use permit to allow a building in excess of 5,000 square feet to be constructed in a C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) zone on property generally located at 6672 E Cerritos Avenue Cypress, California, requested by Leo C Baroldi, and known as Conditional Use Permit No C-233° The Chairman also announced that this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider an application for variance to allow a reduction of setback minimums,parking and planting in the construction of a neighborhood shopping center, requested by Leo C Baroldi, 6672 E Cerritos Avenue, Cypress, California, and known as Variance No V-288 The Chairman declared the public hearing open for these two items The Secretary presented Planning Staff Reports PC#70-40 and PC#70-41 The Secretary presented a plot plan submitted by the Townscape consultant showing a few minor changes from the original plot plan This plan was labeled "Exhibit A"„ Don Fears, 1477 S Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, addressed the Commission representing the applicant and speaking in favor of the requests He again presented renderings of the proposed development Bob Sprague, 10562 Bernice Circle, Cypress, addressed the Commission inquiring about the notice of intention to sell alcoholic beverages and about setbacks In response to a question from Commissioner Evans as to why the applicant did not consider the mall type proposal, Mr. Fears explained that they had considered the proposal but did not feel that it would be feasible -3-- Planning Commission Minutes May 21, 1970 due to problems with exposure, parking, and useability In response to Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary informed the Commission that Exhibit A provides 94 parking spaces The mall type proposal allows for 99 spaces Mr Fears stated that he would be in favor of pocket type landscaping Mr. Szendera, 10562 Beatrice Street, inquired about the required trash areas He also inquired about the landscaping of the development. Mr Fears indicated that there would be a six foot wall on the south and west property lines of the property Mr Leo Baroldi, 6672 E. Cerritos, Cypress, applicant, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request and stating that he would go along with all the Commission's requirements Bob Sprague again addressed the Commission inquiring about the wall, whether another wall would be built against the existing wall Chairman Cardoza informed Mr Sprague that the existing wall will simply be heightened The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the request, There being no written communications, the Chairman declared the public hearings closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, to adopt Resolution No 498 approving Conditional Use Permit No C-233 and Resolution No, 499 approving Variance No V-288, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-27, with the following corrections and additions: "1 Cerritos Avenue shall be designed in such a way as to preserve the landmark tree Holder Street shall be dedicated and improved in accordance with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways." "10, If, in the discretion of the Planning Director, inadequate parking is being provided due to the granting of Variance No V-288, then additional spaces shall be provided on site at the location specified by the Planning Director " "12 The loading zone shall he marked and maintained free and clear at all times. 13, The signs on the buildings and marquee shall he coordinated according to the rendering as submitted and maintained in such a manner, 14 A three foot wall shall be constructed to act as a buffer between the parking and sidewalk areas. 15 Planting pockets shall be constructed along the southerly and westerly wall and trees shall be installed The location and extent shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Director. 16 A six foot high concrete block wall shall be constructed along the perimeter of the development adjacent to the residential zoning 17. Trash enclosures shall be provided and screened from public view The location shall meet with the approval of the Planning Director. -4- Planning Commission Minutes May 21, 1970 18 Bumper guards shall be installed to protect the perimeter wall 19 This permit is subject to the drawing "Exhibit A"," The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT° ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, C-230 (RINKER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION): The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of the public hearing to consider an application for conditional use permit to allow the construction of a pie shop restaurant, shoe store, and auto tire and accessory store located in a C -C (Civic Center Overlay) zone He indicated that the conditional use permit was for architectural review of the proposed development, requested by Rinker Development Corporation, P, 0, Box 2218, Anaheim, California, for Mark and Golda Wright (property owner), known as Conditional Use Permit No C-230 The Chairman announced the public hearing was still open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC1170-42, He also presented a revised rendering of the proposed development which showed that the developer had tried to integrate the architecture of the development and the landscaping through the use of landscaping, and a low wall along the parking area. Dave Dunn, Rinker Development Corporation, applicant, 10600 Katella, Anaheim, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request and explaining the various changes that have been made. Tim Kraft, architect, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request Discussion ensued regarding the B F, Goodrich store, Mr. Dunn explained that changes could be made in the design, but only at the developer's expense Discussion was also held regarding the low wall along the parking area The types of materials and design were discussed, The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the proposed request. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Evans, to adopt Resolution No 500 approving Conditional Use Permit No C-230, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-26, with the following additions: "12 A loading zone shall be marked 13. The design and materials of the landscape walls shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Director, 14, The signs shall be as shown on the plot plan ' The following roll call vote was taken° TO WIT° ALL AYES -5- Planning Commission Minutes May 21, 1970 PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-187 CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT INC, FOR FRANK J HANSMAN AND JAMES J° UCHIK). 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-3 (Multiple -family Residential) on property generally located on the west side of Holder Street north of Ball Road, requested by Creative Environment, Inc , 2110 E Katella, Anaheim, California, (for Frank J. Hansman and James J Fuchik, property owner), known as Zone Change No Z-187 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-44 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval. The Secretary also stated that four letters have been received in favor of the zone change and one property owner had stopped by the Planning Department to say she was in favor of the zone change The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the proposed zone change Mr. 0° W. Norris, Creative Environment, Inc 2110 Katella, Anaheim, applicant, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request. He also stated that an R=3 zone would provide a good transition from the C-2 zone to the R--1 zone, and would assist the commercial enterprises that are already in the area. Glenn Love, addressed the Commission stating that he lives north of the subject property and is opposed to the zone change He stated that he doesn't like the idea of people being able to look into his backyard from second -story apartments Commissioner Evans informed Mr Love that City Code provides that R-3 de'relopments must be 100 feet from R-1 developments and that the 80 foot flood control channel would act as a natural buffer Bruce Goldman addressed the Commission stating that he concurred with Mr Love He was opposed to the zone change because of the increased population density and the fact that the schools are overcrowded already. In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary replied that one hundred units would produce 20 children between the grades of one and six Following further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to close the public hearing, Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Ricker,seconded by Commissioner Sonju to adopt Resolution No 501 recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change No. Z-187 The following roll call vote was taken° TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C..232 (EDWARD FITZGERALD FOR HORTENSIA VANDEMAELE) The Chairman announced this was thetime and place for the public hearing to consider an application for conditional use permit to allow the -6- Planning Commission Minutes My 21, 1970 construction of a tennis club, generally located on Bloomfield Street, 1000' north of Cardiff Street and 1700' south of Lincoln Avenue, requested by Edward Fitzgerald, 2850 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, California, for Hortensia Vandemaele (property owner), known as Conditional Use Permit No C-232 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-46 which outlined the nature of the request The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request Edward Fitzgerald, 2850 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, applicant, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request The applicant read a letter in favor of the proposed tennis club signed by Dr Paul Christensen, Henry Neishi, Hortensia Vandemaele, Pete Van Ruiten, and Tony De Sutter who represent the property owners surrounding the subject property. He also had a letter from Wes Phillips of Larwin Company and the Tanglewood Home Owners Association and Dick Morris, President of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, indicating their approval of the proposed development. In response to a question from the Commission, the applicant stated that he would agree to a continuance Mr Frank De Sutter addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request Discussion ensued regarding the street improvement fees, plans submitted, and future development Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, to continue the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No C=232 until the June 4 meeting of the Planning Commission. The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT- ALL AYES CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A FIVE-MINUTE RECESS AT 11005 P M THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 11°12 P M , WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-231 JOHN JOHNSON FOR JOAO COELHO) The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider an application for conditional use permit to allow the construction of 496 garden apartments and parking facilities to be located at the southwest corner of Lincoln and Denni, requested by John Johnson, 8151 Orangethorpe, Buena Park, California (Joao M Coelho, property owner), known as Conditional Use Permit No C-231 The Chairman announced that the public hearing was still open, and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented slides showing the type of architecture and landscaping that will be used in the proposed development. The Secretary then presented Planning Staff Report Pd#70-45 The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed request Ed Warmington, 300 N Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, applicant, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request He presented a letter received from R. A. Roman & Company who is working on a commercial parcel near the subject property Planning Commission Minutes May 21, 1970 The City Attorney recommended that Condition No 1 be deleted. He also stated that the Commission could do one of three things: 1. Deny the Use Permit Another application would be required after the Ordinance is changed 2 Continue the public hearing until the Ordinance is rewritten 3 Approve the Conditional Use Permit If so, a variance must be obtained If a building permit is obtained before any changes are made in the Ordinance, the applicant can build Gared Smith, architect addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the proposed development He stated, in response to a question from the Commission, that the garden wall will be adobe or slump stone Following discussion, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to reopen the public hearing Johnny Johnson, applicant, addressed the Commission asking that they approve the conditional use permit Jeff Millet addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the proposed request Conrad Twohy, attorney for the applicant addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, to adopt Resolution No. 502 approving Conditional Use Permit No C-231, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-45 with the following deletions and additions° "1° Delete " "4 Delete " "24 The developer shall reimburse Larwin Company for the retaining wall constructed along Surrey Drive This reimbursement should only be for the portion of the wall retaining earth. The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT° ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE. AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90 -- PARKING REQUIREMENTS° It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, and seconded by Commissioner Warren 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 ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman -8- Planning Commission Minutes May 21. 1970 declared the meeting adjourned at 12 midnight until May 25, 1970, at 4 p.m. CHAIRMAN OF THE 'PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST. SECRETA: OF T ''LANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD June 4, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Planning Commission was called to order at 7;35 p mo, 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, Assistant City Engineer, Ra, 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 May 7 and May 21, 1970, as mailed PUBLIC HEARING RE. ZONING DETERMINATION NO. 70-1 (SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION --REQUESTED BY LEO C BAROLDI): The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a zoning determination to find that a gourmet liquor store is similar to those uses permitted in the C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) zonE initiated by the Secretary of the Planning Commission, and known as Zoning Determination No 70-1 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report, The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-47, which outlined the nature of the request The Lnairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request Leo Baroldi, 6672 Cerritos, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request and requested the Secretary to read into the record a letter from him in reference to this matter The Secretary read a letter from Mr Baroldi dated May 7, 1970, stating his reasons for approval of the zoning determination Mr Baroldi, in response to a question from Mrs Evans, stated that the store would ue open from late morning until early evening. He also stated that he would be running the store himself, not leasing it He stated that he would be keeping the liquor at a minimum, gourmet foods and goods would be the principle items sold The City Attorney advised the Commission that they need to make a determination whether the proposed liquor sales are more than a secondary use The Secretary suggested a continuance so that other gourmet stores could be contacted in reference to food sales percentage versus liquor sales percentage Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren, that the public hearing be continued until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission, The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT: ALL AYES Planning Commission Minutes June 4 1970 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 123 (JAMES R. FINDLAY). The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider an application for Home Occupation Permit No, 123 The Chairman announced the public hearing was still open, The Secretary read a letter from the Tanglewood North Home Owners Association approving the home occupation permit The Secretary also reviewed the proposed activity The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request James R, Findlay, 4026 Via Encinas, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the request and offered to answer any questions the Commission might have There being no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren, to approve Home Occupation Permit No 123, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-39 The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT. ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE N0, 90 -- PARKING REQUIREMENTS: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90 in reference to parking requirements The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against the proposed amendment, Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, to continue consideration of the proposed amendment until all multiple - family standards are considered by the Commission. The motion was unanimously carried with all Commissioners voting aye CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. C-232 (EDWARD FITZGERALD FOR HORTENSIA VANDEMAELEZ: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of the public hearing to consider an application for Conditional Use Permit No C-232, The Secretary suggested that the public hearing be continued until the next meeting of the Commission to allow the applicant time to submit revised plot plans to the Commission It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren, 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 CONSIDERATION OF RE03 ST FOR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, C-226. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for consideration of a request for extension of Conditional Use Permit No C-226 The Secretary read a letter from Reverend Erling Hofseth requesting an 180 -day extension of the Conditional Use Permit -2- Planning Commission Minutes June 4, 1970 Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Evans, to grant an 180 -day extension of Conditional Use Permit No. C-226° The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT° ALL AYES THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED A FIVE-MINUTE RECESS AT 8°25 P.M. THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 8:32 P M WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE --HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS: The Secretary stated that the proposed amendment is to Section 123 2A in reference to the granting of home occupation permits The Secretary read the proposed amendment This amendment would allow the Planning Director to grant home occupation permits Appeals could be made to the Planning Commission The Secretary stated this would give the Commission more time for more important business He asked that this matter be set for public hearing Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker to set this item for public hearing The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT° ALL AYES It was then moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to place the Housing Element on the Agenda The Secretary requested the Commission's authorization to set for public hearing the adoption of the Housing Element of the General Plan at the earliest possible time. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unanimously carried to set for public hearing the adoption of the Housing Element of the General Plan at the earliest possible time CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-232 (EDWARD FITZGERALD FOR HORTENSIA VANDEMAELE): The Secretary stated that Mr. Fitzgerald was now in the audience and suggested that if the Commission desired to review his application that the previous action to continue the public hearing be rescinded. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren, to rescind the action for continuation of public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No C-232 The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT° ALL AYES The Chairman declared the public hearing open° Edward Fitzgerald, applicant, presented the Commission with his revised plot plan and elevations Discussion ensued regarding the new plot plan, landscaping, parking, setbacks, fences, and screening It was moved by Commissioner Sonju seconded by Commissioner Ricker, 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 -3- Planning Commission Minutes REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS° June 4, 1970 The Secretary reported that several complaints have been received regarding Conditional Use Permit No. C-219 and requested authorization to set for public hearing the revocation of this Use Permit It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, to set for public hearing the revocation of Conditional Use Permit No C-219 The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT; ALL AYES The Secretary then stated that the Commission needed to approve the elevations and plotting of the houses on lots in Tract No. 6657, It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unanimously carried, to place this item on the Agenda at this time Earl Kaltenbach, 1911 Hollytree Lane, Lemon Heights, addressed the Commission explaining the zero sideyard concept as proposed Bruce Huntley, Armour Building Company, 2731 W. Lincoln, Anaheim, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the ten -foot sideyard on one side which would allow for the storing of boats, trailers, etc The fence will be fireproofed and soundproofed Following further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Evans, to approve the zero setback, elevations, and floor plans of Tract No 6657 as presented The following roll call vote was taken. TO WIT; ALL AYES The Secretary requested that the Commission place a proposed apartment urgency ordinance on the Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unanimously carried, to place this item on the Agenda The Planning Director recommended that (1) hearings be initiated to look into all phases of the standards now seg forth in our Ordinance and any proposed changes, and (2) in the interim, the Commission recommend to the City Council the Suburban Apartment Zoning District to be employed on an urgency basis so that if the Council wishes to lift the ban on development of apartments they would have some standards of development for people to go by The Secretary then reviewed the proposed urgency ordinance and compared the various proposals that have been submitted At 1035 p m , the Chairman threw the meeting open to public discussion, not to exceed ten minutes or five persons, Ray Bell, 9110 Whitney Way, Cypress, addressed the Commission in reference to apartment development within the community Edward Warmington, 300 North Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the report and felt it was one of the finest he has ever seen He was very much in favor of the Commission recommending the urgency ordinance to the City Council Roger Sariego, 4602 Rainier Drive, Cypress, addressed the Commission asking that they Gtudy carefully the standards for apartments so inferior units will not be constructed Leo Fernandez, 5374 Vista Hermosa, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the interim ordinance so that a good ordinance could be developed through adequate study -4- Planning Commission Minutes June 4, 1970 Chairman Cardoza closed the public discussion at 10:40 p m It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Evans, to recommend to the City Council that an interim zoning ordinance be adopted, for all R-3 and R-4 zones, with the following corrections. "PAGE 2--B0 Adding the word minimum to the landscape area D Changing the word excess to access The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT° ALL AYES It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried to set for public hearing a study of apartments Chairman Cardoza suggested that the SUA Corporation Yard be placed on the next workshop Agenda He also stated that the Townscape consultant had requested a critique on his architectural standards. Commissioner Evans reminded the Commission that they had received a report on Service Stations and a request had been received to study a mobile home park zone It was moved by Commissioner Warren seconded by Commissioner Ricker to have these items placed on the Agenda at the discretion of the Chairman and the Secretary The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT. ALL AYES ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. r ATTEST CHAIRMAN OF 'E PLANNING COMMISSIO CRETARY .F THE P NC COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD June 18, 1970 The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p m , in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT: Ricker, Cardoza ABSENT. Sonju, Warren, Evans Also present was George R. Putnam, Secretary of the Planning Commission. At 4°05 p m , the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned due to lack of a quorum until 7.30 p m ROLL CALL: The meeting was reconvened at 7.35 p m , in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT: Ricker, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT. Sonju, 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 Ricker, and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of June 4, 1970, as mailed. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONING DETERMINATION NO, 70-1: The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of the public hearing to consider a zoning determination to determine that gourmet food stores with liquor sales are similar to other permitted uses in the C-1 zone The Chairman asked the staff to present its report. The Secretary reviewed the past action taken Leo Baroldi, 6672 Cerritos, Cypress, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the determination. He described Vikings Four to the Commission which is a gourmet liquor store in Fashion Island, Newport Beach, that he plans to pattern his store after In response to a question from Commissioner Ricker, Mr Baroldi stated that wine sales would be greater than liquor sales In response to a question from Chairman Cardoza, Mr Baroldi replied that liquor sales have to be a distance of 300 feet from a school and his store exceeds that distance Mr Baroldi also stated that the proposed size of his store is 1100-1200 square feet Discussion ensued regarding the action the Commission could take on this determination The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the determination There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. -1- Planning Commission Minutes June 18. 1970 The Planning Commission found and determined that a gourmet foods with liquor sales was similar to the uses permitted in the C-1 zone provided that 20% of the retail sales area be devoted to the sale of liquor and that the hours of operation be limited to between 8 a,m, and 11 p m ; that no signs shall indicate liquor sales; that if a use of this type were operated in conformance with these conditions that the use would not be detrimental or more obnoxious A motion to approve subject to the conditions of operation as outlined above was made by Commissioner Ricker, and seconded by Commissioner Evans The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT: ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-232 EDWARD FITZGERALD FOR HORTENSIA VANDEMAELE)< The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing to consider an application for conditional use permit to allow the construction of a tennis club The Secretary presented the Commission with the revised plot plan labeled "Exhibit A" Edward Fitzgerald, 2850 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the permit. The applicant presented for the record letters he had received in favor of the tennis club, which he had read at the last meeting The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the request, It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing Discussion was held regarding the location, extent, operation, and proposed landscaping of the facilities It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried to reopen the public hearing Considerable discussion ensued regarding the future expansion of the development. The Chairman declared the public hearing closed Following further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, and seconded by Commissioner Evans, to adopt Resolution No 503 approving Conditional Use Permit No, C-232, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-46, with the following additions and zorrections. "10 All landscaped areas will be designed by a licensed landscape architect and installed prior to the occupancy of the facility A bond shall be posted with the City guaranteeing approval of the landscape plan by the Planning Commission " "11., The exterior elevations of the facility shall be designed by a licensed architect 12 The type of fencing shall meet with the approval of the Planning Director 13 Should there be any lighting, it shall also meet with the approval of the Planning Director or Department of Public Works. 14 Any signs shall meet with the approval of the Planning Director or City Engineer -2- Plannin Commission Minutes June 18, 1970 15. The parking area shall be asphalt paved and meet with the approval of the Director of Public Works. 16. Additional planting areas shall be installed as shown on 17 Any trash recepticles shall be enclosed and the location with the approval of the Planning Director 18 Any further expansion of the club ("Exhibit A") will be subject to Planning Commission approval. 19. Buildings shall be constructed and available for occupancy at the time of the opening of the courts 20 The sale of any alcoholic beverages, if any, shall be limited to members only 21 Landscaping and parking shall be in accordance with "Exhibit B" 22; All lights shall be directed away from adjacent property " It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Cardoza, and unanimously carried, to amend the motion by adding the following condition: "23 The final architecture shall be approved by the Planning Director." The following roll call vote was taken on the motion: which will be marked by the Planning Commission. "Exhibit A" shall meet AYES: 2 COMMISSIONERS: NOES: 1 COMMISSIONER: ABSENT 2 COMMISSIONERS; STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Ricker, Cardoza Evans Sonju, Warren The Secretary requested that the Commission place home occupation permits on the Agenda at this time It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried, to place home occupation permits on the Agenda The Secretary reported that the following home occupation permits had requested renewals: Home Occupation Permits No. 18, 21, 29, 33, 35, 56, 57, 60, 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 72, 74, 75, 77 and 81. The Secretary also outlined the various activities these permits represent. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, to renew Home Occupation Permits No. 18, 21, 29, 33, 35, 56, 57, 60, 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 72, 74, 75, 77, and 81 The following roll call vote was taken: TO WIT: ALL AYES Chairman Cardoza advised the Commission that there is now a "Miss Planning Department". ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:47 p.m,7 ATTE i OF T •LANNrNG COMMISSION CHAI OF THE -PLANNING COMMISSION -3- MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD July 2, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:00 p m on Thursday, July 2, 1970 in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Evans and Cardoza ABSENT. None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam, Public Works Director, Art Schatzeder and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried, with abstaining votes by Commissioners Warren and Sonju as they were nst present ac the June 18, 1970 meeting, to approve the Minutes of June 18, 190 as mailed PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 124 ---DAVID J SUNDS'TROM• The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a here occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct a carpet cleaning business from his home located at 5093 Melbourne Drive, Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present i_s report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-49, which outlined the nature of the request The applicant, Mr Sundstrcm, addressed the Commission inquiring as to whether Condition No 4 could be modified to allow spot cleaning of throw—rugs, which would be conducted in his garage with the garage door closed In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju the applicant stated that the cleaning products would not be washed into the gutter that they would be disposed of inside his home. In answer to a question from Commissioner Warren the applicant indicated that the cleaning ;.hemicals would not be of a nature which would be dangerous tc use in a closed area Discussion ensued relative to a sign which would appear on the applicant's van There being no written or oral communications, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No 124 with Conditicn No 4 modified to read as follows. 4. No cleaning shall take place outside of the premises of the operator and all cleaning must be done inside the operator's home or garage, and further, theze shall be no discharge of water or cleaning materials Commissioner Evans stated that she would be voting against the motion, as she was opposed to permitting a sign on the applicant's van, and also indicated Chat she was opposed to cleaning being permitted cn the premises Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 1970 Following discussion regarding the sign which would appear on the van, it was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to amend their motion to add Condition No. 5 which would read as follows 5 There shall be adequate storage space in the garage for the applicant's vehicle at all times, and the vehicle shall be stored in the garage when not in use The sign cn the applicant's vehicle shall not display the applicant's home address, but may include the nature of the business and the applicant's home phone number At this time it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to reopen the Public Hearing In response to an inquiry from the applicant Commissioner Sonju explained the intent of the amendment to the motion Chairman Cardoza declared the Public Hearing closed the motion amending the original motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES. 4 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Cardoza NOES. 1 COMMISSIONER: Evans ABSENT- 0 COMMISSIONERS• None Chairman Cardoza indicated that he would be opposed to the original motion as he did not feel that Condition No 4 was well defined, and should have stipulated the hours in which the operation could take place The main motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES 3 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker, Sonju and Warren NOES: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Evans and Cardoza ABSENT. 0 COMMISSIONERS• None PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 125 --KEITH L DONNELLY. The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct an experimental engine assembly business from his home located at 10172 Tanforan Drive, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-50, which outlined the nature of the request. The Secretary stated that he had been informed that the adjacent property owners have indicated that they would not be opposed to the granting of the permit and then read a communication from the American Legion Post No 295, which indicated that the home cccupation permit would be very valuable to Mr Donnelly, as he is disabled Since the applicant was not present to answer various inquiries that the Commission might have regarding the application, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner- Ricker and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission, PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 126 --LARRY P CHAN• The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the consideration of an - 2 - Planning Commission Minutes July 2 1970 application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use his home as an office for an import-export business, located at 6233 Lawrence Street, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-51, which outlined the nature of the request The applicant, Mr Larry Chan, addressed the Commission stating that he was aware of the home occupation criteria. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant indicated that there would not be a need for public advertising, and that the only business which wculd be conducted in his home would consist of letter writing and the use of his telephone In answer to a question from Commissioner would be selling the imported products to There being no written or oral protests, closed Sonju, the applicant indicated that he various stores which he would contact the Chairman declared the Public Hearing It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to the request for Home Occupation Permit No 126, subject to the conditions in Planning Staff Report PC#70-51 The motion was unanimously carried by tollowing roll call vote: TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 127 --ROSE MARIE McCARTHY. The for for approve as outlined the Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use her home as an office a graphoanalysis business located at 4270 Avenida Sevilla, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to its report present The Secretary presented Planning Staff report PC ##70-52, which outlined the nature of the request. In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the applicant stated that she was aware of the home occupation criteria In answer to a question from Commissioner Evans, the applicant outlined the various courses which she had taken regarding graphoanalysis. Commissioner Sonju indicated that she would be opposed to persons bringing samples of their handwriting to the applicant's residence, whereby the applicant stated that the specimens would be needed for counseling only, and that at the present time she is not that well established She further indicated that she would be lecturing at various clubs and organizations. In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, Mrs McCarthy outlined the various ways in which graphoanalysis can be beneficial There being no written or oral protests, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed - 3 - Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 1970 It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No 127, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff report PC##70-52. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 128 --GEORGE KOSTKA: The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct a mail order business for a health food distributorship from his residence located at 5521 Lime Avenue, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff report PC#70-53, which outlined the nature of the request. The applicant, Mr. George Kostka, addressed the Commission stating that he was aware of the conditions of the home occupation criteria, however, requested that the Commission consider modifying Condition No 4 as it was extremely limiting Chairman Cardoza indicated that the intent of Condition No. 4 was to assure that sales would not be conducted on the premises, and also to limit the storage of bulky items which would limit the use of the garage Discussion ensued relative to the home occupation criteria and the necessity for adequate space in the garage for the storage of vehicles There being no written or oral protests, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No. 128, subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#670-53, with Condition No 4 amended to read as follows: 4 Only a limited amount of products shall be stored on the premises so as not to interfere with the normal garage and household use The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the consideration of the adoption of an amendment to the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-54, which indicated that this item had been placed on the agenda so that discussion could be held to consider the adoption of the corporation yard facility study to be incorporated into the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan, 1 1 Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 1970 The Public Works director pointed out the location of the proposed facility on the aerial map and explained that one parcel of the area has been acquired by the City He stated that the purpose of the study was to determine the space requirements through year 1995 The Public Works Director then reviewed the Study of Facilities Requirements, which had been prepared by the SUA consultants, and answered inquiries from the Commission In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the Public Works Director indicated that the City would maintain public grounds and perform minor maintenance tasks• however, most maintenance is done under contract He further indicated that the Public Works Department would be performing more duties as its capabilities increased In answer to a question from Commissioner Ricker, the Public Works Director reviewed the status of the Park and Recreation Department In answer to a question from Commissioner Evans, the Public Works Director indicated that at the present time there was not a schedule for the proposed facility. Commissioner Evans stressed the need for an attractive design for the proposed facility, whereas the Secretary indicated that the Planning Commission would have an opportunity to review the plans before construction of the buildings takes place Chairman Cardoza stated that in accordance with the Townscape Program, Walker Street is to be treated as a focal point, and since this proposed facility is so close to Walker Street in proximity, additional consideration should be given to the architectural design of the buildings He further indicated that he felt that the suggested organizational structure should be reevaluated, and that after studying these items the Staff could then report its findings to the Commission Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS AND STANDARDS IN REFERENCE TO APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider proposed recommendations and standards in reference to apartment development within the City of Cypress, initiated by the Secretary of the Planning Commission The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to continue this item to the evening session of the Planning Commission RECESS Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5.40 p m , until 7.30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p m in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Evans and Cardoza ABSENT: None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam, Deputy City Attorney, Bruce Wallace, and the Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley 5 Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 1970 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS• There were no oral communications presented at this time It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to consider Item No 7 on the agenda after Item No 10 has been heard PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE N0.90 SECTION 123 2A, TO ALLOW THE PLANNING DIRECTOR TO GRANT HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90, Section 123 2A, to allow the Planning Director to grant home occupation permits, initiated by the Secretary 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#70-57, which outlined the nature of the amendment. Chairman Cardoza indicated that the Planning Commisshion has been devoting considerable time to the consideration of home occupation permits, which should this particular amendment be approved, would allow more time for other items which are of great importance to the City The Secretary explained that action by the Commission is required, to either deny consideration of the subject amendment, revise or recommend approval of the amendment to the City Council There being no written or oral protests, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing at this time In answer to a question from Commissioner Sonju, the Chairman indicated that a Public Hearing would not be held unless there was an appeal The Secretary stated that if there was a question concerning a particular item, it would be placed on the agenda and brought before the Commission for consideration Considerable discussion ensued relative to public notification regarding the nature of the home occupation before the permit is granted Commissioner Evans stated that her first thought was that the neighbors should be notified, however, should the applicant meet all of the criteria, that would be all that is required She further indicated that should the responsibility be transferred to the Planning Director, care should be exercised and conditions should be placed whenever there might be any question In answer to a question from Commissioner Sonju, the Secretary stated that the Commission would receive the home occupation status reports Following discussion it was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to recommend to the City Council adoption of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, with the first line of the amendment to include "After a Public Hearing " The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. 10 WIT ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF THE REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-219 (GARSON, INC , FOR BIG SIX LAND COMPANY): The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider the revocation - 6 - Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 1970 of Conditional Use Permit No C-219 (Garson, Inc , for Big Six Land Company), initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-56, which outlined the nature of the request, which was prompted by the request of property owners living directly behind the Garson, Inc trucking operation The Secretary then listed the conditions which had been imposed on Conditional Use Permit No C-219, indicating those conditions which had been complied with, and those which had not Mr. Jess Haroldson, 4614 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Commission stating that he was the half -owner of Garson Inc., and that the address which the City has been mailing communications to him at 8102 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, is incorrect Mr Haroldson then reviewed the conditions stating that he has or is complying with them, however Condition No 3 did present a problem, as all of the trucks are diesel, and that because of the leakage, asphaltic concrete would soon deteriorate. He stated that in the place of asphaltic concrete, he would rather use four inches of rock with an oil base. He furhter stated that the back portion of the property has been oiled and graded, and work will begin in the front portion in the near future Mr Haroldson indicated that the drainage has been approved by the City Engineers and the Building Department, and that he has contracted with the La Sierra Nursery to put in the landscaping, which will be done in the near future At the request of Chairman Cardoza, the Assistant City Engineer and Commissioner Warren presented their opinions as to whether or not a sealer could be used to protect the asphaltic concrete from the oil leakage Mr. Haroldson stated that it would be absolutely financially impossible for him to install asphaltic concrete In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the Deputy City Attorney reviewed the procedure for an appeal and indicated that this item would not fall into that category He stated that the Planning Commission could, if they desired, recommend modifications of the conditions Commissioner Warren addressed Mr Haroldson stating that in his opinion, the land- scaping in the rear of the property is of major importance, as it would help to block the view from the neighbors In response to a question from the Secretary, Mr Haroldson stated that it would be financially impossible for him to put the asphalt concrete in the front portion of the property only In answer to inquiries from Commissioner Evans, Mr Haroldson indicated that the vehicles will be moved behind the eight -foot planter when it is planted and that all major repairs will be conducted inside of a building In response to a question from Commissioner Sonju, Mr Haroldson indicated that he could afford to put in the landscaping and the rock within a 30 -day period In answer to a question from Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary stated that no written communications have been received concerning this matter, and that the property owners who had complained were not present for this Public Hearing Chairman Cardoza indicated that he felt the Public Hearing should be continued to 7 Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 1970 allow time for Mr Haroldson to receive technical assistance from the Staff before imposing an immediate financial burden on him It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing at this time In answer to a question from Commissioner Ricker, Chairman Cardoza stated that the main objection to the rock with an oil base, would be that it is subject to shifting He further indicated that there is an attempt to upgrade Lincoln Avenue in conjunction with the Townscape Program Commissioner Warren indicated that he did not feel that the Conditional Use Permit should be revoked, as the applicant has made an effort to comply with the conditions, and further, that he would be in favor of continuing the Public Hearing It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to reopen the Public Hearing It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT° ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C -234 --JAY MAHONEY° The Chairman announced this was the time and place for the consideration of an application for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of two 42 -unit apartment complexes on property generally located on the west side of Graham Street approximately 400 feet south of Orange Avenue, requested by Jay Mahoney, 4500 Campus Drive, Suite 564, Newport Beach, California, known as Conditional Use Permit No C-234 The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary stated that he had received a communication from the applicant requesting that the Public Hearing be continued It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS AND STANDARDS IN REFERENCE TO APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY (Continued) - The Chairman announced that the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-55, which reviewed the information which has thus far been gathered by a study committee consisting of a group of experts in the apartment house field. In answer to a question from Commissioner Warren, the Secretary indicated that a copy of the final action from the Cypress City Council regarding the changes - 8 - Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 1970 in the Ordinance concerning multiple unit development will be provided to the Planning Commission Discussion was held regarding the various items that were brought out at the meeting of the study committee on June 24, 1970, including the necessity of good management, which is usually found in those developments with 40 or more units, the age group of those most likely to seek apartments; parking requirements, and various items which would have an effect on apartments Chairman Cardoza indicated that the study which was conducted by the City of Anaheim recently, was found to be quite realistic In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Chairman Cardoza indicated that the architect who was present at the meeting felt that there is going to be a need for high-rise apartments, and that proper provisions should be made for something of this nature Following discussion it was moved by Ccmmissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 9 10 p m The meeting was called back to order at 9:20 p m with all Commissioners present STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS At this time, the Deputy City Attorney discussed the conduct of a Public Hearing, following which discussion ensued relative to the Subdivision Map Act including areas in which the City has control In answer to a question from Commissioner Ricker, the Deputy City Attorney advised that the reason for the State taking more control in this matter, is to help achieve uniformity ADJOURNMENT There being no further business tc come before the Commission, Chairman Cardoza adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p m to July 13, 1970 at 2.30 p m CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIO ATTEST TARP OF THE PL NG C• i ISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD July 16, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:07 p m on Thusday, July 16, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Vice -Chairman Evans presiding PRESENT• Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans ABSENT Chairman Cardoza Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Public Works Director, Art Schatzeder, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley. RECESS. Vice -Chairman Evans declared a recess at 4:08 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 4.20 p m with the following Commissioners present PRESENT. Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans ABSENT* Chairman Cardoza MINUTES: Commissioner Sonju stated that she wished the Minutes of July 2, 1970 to reflect that she had abstained from voting on the approval of the June 18, 1970 Minutes as she had not been present at that meeting It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of July 2, 1970 as corrected PUBLIC HEARING RE CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. The Secretary advised that due to the fact that this Public Hearing was scheduled to be held after 7:30 p m , the Commission might wish to consider proceeding with other items on the agenda at this time CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 125 --KEITH L DONNELLY: The Vice -Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the consideration of an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct an experimental engine assembly business from his home located at 10172 Tanforan Drive, Cypress The Vice -Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary stated that since the time of the request for the application, the applicant has deceased It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to deny the application for Home Occupation Permit No 125 without prejudice The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES. 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans NOES. 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONER• Chairman Cardoza Planning Commission Minutes July 16, 1970 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN: The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an amendment to the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission. The Vice -Chairman announced that the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-64, which indicated that this matter was continued from the last regular meeting of the Planning Commission in order that the Staff could prepare a resolution for the adoption of the proposed study as a portion of the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan The Public Works Director then read the proposed resolution in full, and explained the various intentions of the provisions set forth in the resolution. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the Public Works Director indicated that the Public Works Department could assume the maintenance aspects of the Park and Recreation District, however, indicated that the final decision will not be made in regard to this matter for some time In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, the Secretary stated that plans for the proposed buildings would come before the Commission for its review In answer to questions from Commissioners Warren and Ricker, the Secretary indicated that the City Manager would probably recommend on the organizational structure of the City maintenance to the City Council The Vice -Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to adopt Resolution No. 504, recommending adoption of the the amended Public Buildings Element of the General Plan The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote AYES° 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans NOES 0 COMMISSIONERS° None ABSENT. 1 COMMISSIONER Chairman Cardoza It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried that the study on the organizational structure and the building plans be brought before the Planning Commission for review prior to preliminary adoption At this time, the Secretary introduced Mr. Murton Willson, of Willson & Williams A I A , architect involved with the Urban Townscape Development Program, who reviewed the architectural portion of the Eckbo, Dean, Austin & Williams Townscape report, and outlined the methods employed in conducting the study Mr Willson stressed the importance of good landscaping stating that it is necessary to promote visual unity, which is so important to townscape Discussion ensued relative to the advantages and disadvantages of an Architectural Review Board, and also regarding the proposal contained in the report recommending that the City consider contracting with three experienced architects, one of which would review the developer's plans before he applied for a building permit. In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the Secretary indicated that should the City contract for the services of the architects to serve as consultants, the developer would pay for the services rendered He explained - 2 - Planning Commission Minutes July 16, 1970 that this would be beneficial to the developer, in that much time would be saved, and would also be beneficial to the City, as a higher level of design quality would be attained In reply to a question from Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary indicated that the Planning Commission could assume the duties of an architectural review board; however, the purpose of this particular proposal was to remove some of the administrative tasks from the Commission, thereby allowing more time for other matters involving planning Commissioner Ricker indicated that he felt that a citizen should be represented on a review board, and indicated that the Planning Commission should be involved in matters of this nature In reply to a statement by Commissioner Evans, Mr Willson indicated that he did not feel that it was of importance as to whether or not there would be one architect or three; however, did stress the importance of the architects having a feeling with and for the City of Cypress RECESS. Vice -Chairman Evans declared a recess at 5:55 p m until 7:30 p.m. that evening CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following Commissioners present: PRESENT. Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans ABSENT: Chairman Cardoza Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, City Attorney, James E Erickson, Public Works Director, Art Schatzeder, and the Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley It was moved by Commiaisoner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to proceed to Item No 4 on the agenda at this time PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 129 --ROBERT JAMES SMITH: 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 applicant to use a portion of his home as an office for a generator service and repair business, located at 9392 Alderbury Street, Cypress The Vice -Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-60, which outlined the nature of the request Mr. Robert James Smith, 9392 Alderbury Street, Cypress, addressed the Commission stating that in most instances his repairs are conducted off the premises- however, there might be occasions where he would need to bring vehicle parts to his home for repair. In reply to a question from Commissioner Sonju, the applicant indicated that this would not be a full-time occupation, and explained that if, in the future - 3 - Planning Commission Minutes July 16, 1970 it should expand, he would then move the operation to another location In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Warren, the applicant indicated that the cleaning solvent, which he would use, requires little space and does not produce fumes Following discussion, 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 129, subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Staff Report PC#70-60, with the following added condition. 4 Vehicles requiring repair, in conjunction with the business, will not be allowed on the premises The mcticn was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES• 4 COMMISSIONERS. Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans NOES 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONER. Chairman Cardoza CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE CONSIDERATION OF THE REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-219 (GARSON, INC , FOR BIG SIX LAND COMPANY): The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider the revocation of Conditional Use Permit No, C-219 (Carson, Inc , for the Big Six Land Company), initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission The Vice -Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-62, which indicated that this item had been continued from the last regular meeting of the Planning Commission in order for the Engineering Department to develop cost estimates relative to the paving of the parking area of the applicant's lot. The Secretary then read in full, a communication from Mr Jess Haroldson, half -owner of the Carson Inc, trucking operation, which outlined the conditions that have been complied with Enclosed with the communication were photographs of the subject property, which the Secretary presented to the Commission for its review At the request of Commissioner Evans, the Assistant City Engineer presented a report outlining estimated costs for asphaltic concrete, and estimates from several contractors relative to the paving of the parking area of the applicant's lot, In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant, Mr. Jess Haroldson, 4614 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, indicated that he would be willing to pave the parking areas with asphaltic concrete, at the prices quoted by the Assistant City Engineer, within a reasonable amount of time The Secretary suggested that the Planning Commission might consider continuing this Public Hearing in order to allow the applicant to obtain actual bids on the paving Discussion ensued regarding the problem of drainage, whereby the Assistant City Engineer indicated that he would discuss this matter with the applicant, should he so desire Planning Commission Minutes July 16, 1970 It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote AYES- 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans NOES 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT. 1 COMMISSIONER: Chairman Cardoza PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C -234 --JAY MAHONEY The Vice - 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 two 42 -unit apartment complexes on property generally located on the west side of Graham Street approximately 400 feet south of Orange Avenue, requested by Jay Mahoney, 4500 Campus Drive, Suite 564, Newport Beach, California and known as Conditional Use Permit No C-234 The Vice -Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-63, which outlined the nature of the request. Discussion was held relative to the fact that the plot plan submitted was for one-half of the development only, following which, the applicant, Mr Jay Mahoney, stated that the plot plan for the other half of the development would be exactly the same as the one submitted It was the general opinion of the Planning Commission that a decision should not be made without review of the other plot pian In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant indicated that he was proposing two separate units due to financing. In answer to a question from Commissioner Warren, the Secretary indicated that the property on all sides of the subject property was zoned R-3 At this time Mr. Mahoney presented slides showing various apartment complexes which he had recently developed In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, the applicant explained that subterranean parking was not feasible in this area due to the expense involved. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission, at which time the applicant will submit to the Commission, the entire plot plan along with all elevations CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS AND STANDARDS IN REFERENCE TO APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT. The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider proposed recommendations and standards in reference to apartment development within the City of Cypress, initiated by the Secretary of the Planning Commission The Vice -Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-65, which indicated that this item has been continued to allow for the input of the Apartment House Study presently being conducted by the Planning Commission. - 5 - Planning Commission Minutes July 16, 1970 The Secretary then reviewed the status of the study, and indicated that California State College at Fullerton has been contacted concerning a study which they conducted relative to this matter Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. RECESS: Vice -Chairman Evans declared a recess at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8.55 p m , with the following Commissioners present: PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans ABSENT. Chairman Cardoza It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner carried to consider Item No. 2 on the agenda at this time Ricker and unanimously PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE TOWNSCAPE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the Townscape Element of the General Plan, initiated by the Planning Commission of the City of Cypress The Vice -Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-57, which stated that the Townscape and Urban Design and Open Space Element of the General Plan has been submitted to the Planning Commission for consideration of adoption as an additional element of the City of Cypress' General Plan. The Secretary then introduced Mrs Royce Neuschatz, Eckbo, Dean, Austin & Williams Consultant, who reviewed in detail the proposals contained in the Townscape and Urban Design study, and presented slides showing various areas of the City and drawings of proposed landscaping Discussion was held relative to the implementation of the Townscape Plan, and the necessity to establish priorities, whereas, the Secretary indicated that he would present suggested priorities to the Commission at its next regular meeting Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. The Vice -Chairman announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the Housing Element of the General Plan, initiated by the Planning Commission of the City of Cypress The Vice -Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-58, which indicated that this proposed amendment of the General Plan identifies the housing needs for the City and outlines action programs to be undertaken to provide sound and decent housing for all economic segments of the community The report outlined the methods of treating the housing problem, and listed programs which were included in the study. 6 Planning Commission Minutes July 16, 1970 The Secretary then introduced Mr. Larry Wise, Hahn, Wise and Associates, who reviewed in detail the report on the Housing Element of the General Plan, following which, a general question and answer period ensued Commissioner Ricker indicated that he was basically in favor of the objectives contained in the study, however, did feel that it was a very general report Discussion was held relative to the causes of substandard housing, and methods whereby this problem could be corrected Mr Robert Hopkins, 4192 Avenida Madrid, Cypress, addressed the Commission recommending that the Public Hearing on this matter be continued, and that the citizens of Cypress be encouraged to attend the Public Hearing. Mr, Hopkins further indicated that there might be some difficulty in relating this study to the community, and suggested that Mr,, Wise supplement his presentation with photographs and visual aids In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, Mr. Wise stated that the Housing Element must be adopted by October, 1970. Following discussion it was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for August 20, 1970. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Vice -Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p m ATTEST ECRETARY i F TH ING COMMISSISN 7 6_ vr.e_l CHAIRMANOF THE PLANNING COMMIS ON MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD August 6, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:00 p m on Thursday, August 6, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Evans and Cardoza ABSENT: None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, City Attorney James Erickson, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley. RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 4:07 p m in order to review the Planning Commission Minutes of July 16, 1970. The meeting was called back to order at 4:14 p.m. with the following Commissioners present PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Evans and Cardoza ABSENT: None MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unani- mously carried that the approval of the Minutes of July 16, 1970 be considered in the evening session CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, C -234 --JAY MAHONEY: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider an application for conditional use permit to allow the construction of two 42 -unit apartment complexes on property generally located on the west side of Graham Street approximately 400 feet south of Orange Avenue, requested by Jay Mahoney, 4500 Campus Drive Suite 564, Newport Beach, California, and known as Conditional Use Permit No C-234 The Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-68, which stated that this matter was continued from the last regular meeting of the Planning Commission in order to give the applicant the opportunity to submit additional plot plans to indicate the total development of his property Since the applicant was not present and had indicated that he wanted to be present, the Chairman suggested that this item be postponed and this suggestion met with approval by all of the remaining Commissioners The Chairman declared that this Item would be continued after Item 6 PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, C -212 --DR, HAROLD WM. WOOD* The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the consideration of an extension of Conditional Use Permit No, C-212 to allow the applicant to finish construction on an animal hospital located at the northwest corner of Moody Street and Orange Avenue The Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-71, which indicated that this extension had been requested due to the fact that the Doctor was doing almost all of the improvements himself and had not yet been able to finish all of the construction The Secretary noted that this item has been continued twice pre- viously, and also noted some of the improvements which had been made, such as street improvements, paving of the parking lot, alteration on the rear building for use as an office The extension which the applicant asked for was six months The Secretary suggested that this extension be granted as the applicant had been making steady improvements on the property and had found that funding had been his only problem In response from an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary stated that the initial Conditional Use Permit had been granted in April, 1968 There was a general discussion concerning been made or were to be made, and whether animal hospital was still compatible with There being no written or oral protests, closed the specific improvements which had or not the zoning surrounding the the construction of an animal hospital the Chairman declared the Public Hearing It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to grant an extension of time on Conditional Use Permit No. C-212 for six months The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote* TO WIT ALL AYES CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLOT PLANS AND ELEVATIONS OF TRACT N0. 6657. The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the consideration of approval of plot plans and elevations of Tentative Tract Map No 6657 The Chairman announced that the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff report PC#70-72, which outlined the nature of the request He pointed out that one of the conditions of the subdivision was that the Planning Commission review the elevations and plotting on the property to see that all elevations and types of structures would be harmonious with the surrounding area The Secretary also noted that a minor change had been made on the Plot Plan to make it conform to the Townscape and Urban Design Element of the General Plan The Tract Map, as well as the Elevations, were presented to the Planning Commission for consideration There was a general discussion among the Commissioners, the developer's represen- tatives, and the Secretary concerning the Plot Plan and Elevations In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Ricker, Mr. Martin, of Ron Martin and Associates stated that the price range of these houses would be in the high $20,000 to low $30,000 range In response to a question by Commissioner Evans, Mr Martin stated that the sur- rounding housing tracts would be compatible with the proposed tract The houses which were built previously were five to eight years old and as such had smaller square footage and a lesser price He also noted that those homes on the north were in Buena Park In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sonju, the Secretary noted that the pro- posed park would be compatible with the Townscape and Urban Design Element of the General Plan 2 In a discussion, Mr Martin pointed out that the Developers have budgeted approximately $20,000 towards the development of the proposed park within the housing development It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve the plot plans and elevations of Tract No 6657 as submitted The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT° ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 130: The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to package a patented golfing accessory and mail it from his residence located at 9319 Esther Street, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff report PC#70-73 which outlined the nature of -the request At the request of Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary described the device and its function A discussion was held as to the volume of business that this would generate, and it was pointed out that the golfing accessory was being manufactured in Cypress and then packaged and mailed from the residence of the applicant There was no determination as to the exact volume of business Following discussion it was moved by Chairman Cardoza, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to request the applicant to be present PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 131--WALLACE K. W. KROEGER II. The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an applica- tion for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use his den as an office for a graphics arts brokerage located at 9826 St George Circle, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff report PC#70-74, which outlined the nature of the request In response to an inquiry by the Chairman, the Secretary indicated that this would not be the primary source of income for the applicant and that he did have a full- time job° In response to a question by the Chairman the Secretary stated that there had been no written or oral protests The Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed In response to an inquiry by the Chairman, the Secretary stated that there is a limitation date that is placed on the home occupation permit when granted, and that in this case, it would expire on July 1, 1971 It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve the request for Home Occupation Permit No 131 subject to the following conditions: - 3 - 1 That the applicant obtain a business license. 2. The home occupation permit shall be reviewed on July 1, 1971 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote* TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO, 132 --NORMAN BAILEY: The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home as a workshop for a woodworking business located at 4127 Avenida Sevilla, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report 'at The Secretary requested that this Public Hearing be continued due to the nature of the business which the applicant desired to carry out in his home and the fact that the applicant was not present to answer questions relative to the pro- posed use Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission, at which time the applicant will have been notified to please be present CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C -234 --JAY MAHONEY: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider the continu- ation of this Public Hearing such continuation being from the first Item on the agenda The Secretary pointed out that a representative for Mr.,Mahoney, or Mr Mahoney had not appeared and recommended that the item be placed in the evening session as Mr Mahoney had requested that he be present when this conditional use permit was considered It was moved by Commissioner Warren seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unani- mously carried that this Item No 1 be placed on the evening agenda to be con- sidered some time after 7.30 p m RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5:00 p m The meeting was called back to order at 5.05 p m with the following Commissioners present: PRESENT. Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren Evans and Cardoza ABSENT. None RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5:06 p.m. until 7.30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called back to order at 7.30 p m with the following Commissioners present PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Evans and Cardoza ABSENT' None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam, City Attorney, James Erickson, and the Assistant City Engineer, Ray Coakley - 4 - ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: James Duncan, 9582 S Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Commission to request that agendas be made available for the publico The Chairman declared that the Commission would consider the approval of the Minutes from the meeting of July 16 19700 MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unani- mously carried that the Minutes be changed to read on page 2, fourth paragraph up from the bottom "preliminary" instead of "final" adoption It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unani- mously carried by the following roll call vote to approve the Minutes of July 16, 1970 as corrected AYES Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans ABSTAINED. Chairman Cardoza CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE; CONSIDERATION OF THE REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-219--(GARSON INC., FOR BIG SIX LAND COMPANY): The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider the revocation of Conditional Use Permit No. C-219 (Carson, Inc , for the Big Six Land Company) as initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission_, The Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-69, which indicated that the item was continued from the last regular meeting of the Planning Commission in order to allow Mr Harrelson sufficient time to have bids quoted to him and for these bids to be submitted to the Commission in reference to the costs of con- struction for the parking lot in the front portion of Mr Harrelson's lot The Secretary pointed out that the only action that can be taken by the Commission is the approval or denial of the revocation of the Conditional Use Permit and that these proceedings do not include provision of modification of the Conditional Use Permit The Secretary then read the bids which had been submitted to Mr Harrelson The applicant_, Mr Jess Harrelson, 5350 Pendleton Drive, Cypress, addressed the Commission and stated that the bids, as read by the Secretary, were correct At this point the Chairman inquired of Mr. James Erickson, the City Attorney, if he could take part in the proceedings as he had not been present at the pre- vious meeting from which this action had been continued Mr Erickson stated that because the Chairman had not been present when all evidence and testimony had been presented that he would not be eligible to vote in the final action In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Warren, Mr Harrelson stated that he did wish to begin landscaping of the property and then proceed within 90 days to have the lot paved with a rock base and oil topping Mr Harrelson also stated that asphalt would be applied only if the type of paving that he intended to use was not satisfactory In response to a question from Commissioner Warren, the City Attorney stated that it would be possible to have a separate Public Hearing to consider a modification of this conditional use permit The City Attorney added that the revocation proceedings would be set aside while new proceedings would be started for a Public Hearing to consider the modification of this permit - 5 - Discussion ensued relative to the various methods of improving the property and alternative courses of action available to the Planning Commission and Mr Harrelson At the request of Commissioner Sonju, the Secretary read the list of original conditions imposed upon the applicant The Secretary added that all conditions have been accomplished except for Conditions 3, 12, and 13 The Secretary pointed out that Condition No 3 was the only one which had not been completely undertaken There had been no written or oral protests concerning this permit Mr Carl Marzeo, 9949 Madrid Circle, Cypress addressed the Commission in favor of allowing Mr. Harrelson to proceed with the paving of his lot as he had out- lined to the Commission and not to revoke the Conditional Use Permit He felt that the improvement of this piece of property would be advantageous and a ser- vice to the community Mr James Black„ Hall Excavating and Grating, addressed the Commission in reference to the construction of parking areas, It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Warren to continue this Public Hearing to consider the revocation of the Conditional Use Permit No, C-219 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote. AYES. Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren and Evans ABSTAINED' Chairman Cardoza Chairman Cardoza wanted it noted that the abstention was necessary because of his absence at the Public Hearing of July 16, 1970 It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Warren to initiate proceedings on the modification of Conditional Use Permit C-219 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, TO WIT: ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE TOWNSCAPE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN' The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider the adoption of the Townscape Element of the General Plan The Chairman inquired of the City Attorney if he was eligible to take part in the vote of this matter due to the fact that he had been absent at the July 16, 1970 meeting of the Planning Commission The City Attorney replied that if the Chairman had seen all of the visual graphics and if he was aware of all the testi- mony which was presented, then he could vote in this matter Commissioner Warren stated that Chairman Cardoza was present at a review after the last Planning Commission meeting and had been informed of all testimony which had taken place and had seen examples of the visual graphics The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70=70, which indicated that this item was continued from the last regular meeting of the Planning Commission in order to allow the staff to recommend to the Commission priorities for implemen- tation The Secretary then read a report which had been prepared by the City Engineer with an accompanying report which had been prepared by the consultants in answer to the City Engineer's report - 6 - In response to an inquiry from the Chairman, the Secretary stated that the priorities listed on pages 50, 51, and 52 remain as listed The Planning Commission discussed methods of soliciting more comments at the Public Hearings Mr Bob Hopkins, 4192 Avenue Madrid, Cypress, addressed the Commission to state that it was made clear to him at the last meeting that there would be news cov- erage Commissioner Warren said that he had gone through the Townscape and Urban Develop- ment Element of the General Plan and had made a list of several comments he had for discussion He was advised by Chairman Cardoza to hold these comments until the next meeting in order to have the greatest amount of coverage available Commissioner Warren then suggested that everyone on the Planning Commission make lists of comments they have concerning points of interest in this Element of the General Plan and then have them ready to highlight at the next Planning Com- mission meeting for the public The Chairman suggested that these highlights be published in the news media Mr Bob Hopkins again addressed the Commission and pointed out that at the next meeting, August 20, 1970, the Housing Element of the General Plan was coming up for discussion and that if the Townscape and Urban Design Element were to be con- tinued both should not be considered on the same evening He also felt that more news coverage should be used, Commissioner Ricker suggested that the Townscape and Housing Elements not be brought up at the same time and suggested that the Townscape be postponed until the first meeting in September Commissioner Ricker suggested that because of the importance of these two matters that it might warrant a special meeting to consider one of them The Chairman indicated that he would be in favor of holding a special session for this item There was a general discussion concerning the method of issuing news releases and making sure that these press releases be issued and invitations be extended to all organizations in the Community so that they would be personally notified There was discussion concerning the announcement of a special meeting to consider the Townscape and Urban Design Element on August 27, 1970 It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Chairman Cardoza and unanimously carried to continue the discussion concerning adoption of the Townscape and Urban Design Element of the General Plan to August 27, 1970, at 7.30 p m It was moved by Commissioner Warren„ seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unani- mously carried that a synopsis of the Townscape and Urban Design Element of the General Plan be prepared and submitted to the City Manager for approval after which it be released to the media A motion was made at the meeting of July 16, 1970, that the Housing Element of the General Plan be considered at the meeting of August 20, 1970, and that a press release be prepared and submitted to the paper for publication CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE, CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C -234= -JAY MAHONEY The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider the continu- ation of this Public Hearing to consider an application for conditional use permit to allow the construction of two 42• -unit apartment complexes on property generally located on the west side of Graham Street approximately 400 feet south of Orange Avenue, requested by Jay Mahoney, 4500 Campus Drive, Suite 564, Newport Beach, California, and known as Conditional Use Permit No, C-2340 - 7 = The Chairman announced the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-68, which stated that this matter was continued from the last regular meeting of the Planning Commission in order to give the applicant the opportunity to submit additional plot plans to indicate the total development of his property The Secretary brought to the Commission's attention the newly submitted plot plans. The Chairman stated that he had not been present at the previous meeting, July 16, 1970, and inquired as to whether any new information had been presented which he was not aware of which would prohibit him from voting on this particular item The City Attorney informed the Chairman that he would be eligible to vote, although he had some reservations on the matter Mr Jay Mahoney, 4500 Campus Drive, Suite 564 Newport Beach, addressed the Com- mission and stated that he was ready to answer any questions which the Planning Commission might have of him Discussion ensued relative to the design of the proposed development There was a general discussion concerning some of the architectural lines of the apartment buildings and the slope of the roof. It was suggested that Mr Mahoney return to the originally designed roofline A discussion ensued as to Mr Mahoney's willingness to comply with the original conditions Mr James Duncan, 9582 S Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Commission to endorse the approval of the applicant's permit He stated that this would greatly improve the appearance of the area and that it would be a desirable type of development He urged the Commission not to discourage developers of R-3 land. Mr Hyter, Keystone Savings and Loan, addressed the Commission as to his role in working with Mr, Mahoney in financing a portion of this development His feelings were to allow the applicant to proceed with the development of the property Mrs Shirley Gordon, 7762 Walker St„ La Palma, explained to the Commission that she was the owner of the property and would greatly encourage the Commission to permit the applicant to develop the property The Secretary informed the Commission that there had been no written or oral protests concerning the consideration of this permit Commissioner Evans suggested that the wording of Condition No 8 be altered to read as follows: "8 The roof line elevation shall be continued on the fronts of the buildings and along the north and south side of building A and B for a distance of 100 feet - the elevations shall be as shown on 'A' " The applicant stated that he had already incorporated over $30,000 worth of improvements into the plans, including sidewalks, etc., and he was concerned with the additional costs of construction that the City was imposing on him Chairman Cardoza disqualified himself from the voting at this point because of his absence at the previous meeting and his failure to see the visual aids which had been presented by the applicant Commissioner Ricker explained to Mr Mahoney that the Commission was not trying to be unduly harsh in its suggestions, however, the Commission receives complaints from the public when it approves plans which later turn out to be unsatisfactory to the community and it also receives complaints when it tries to impose restric- tions on developers in order to eliminate future complaints such that the Com- mission is the mediating body between the public and the people who develop the land in Cypress 8 Commissioner Evans inquired as to the 10' wall in the back of the property This point was clarified after a discussion with the applicant Commissioner Ricker suggested that a condition be added relative to trash col- lection facilities, Commissioner Evans inquired as to the turn -around space allotted in the back of the parking area The applicant suggested elimination of one space so that a car could have sufficient space to turn in and back around There was a discussion concerning the slump stone wall which was requested by the Commission The applicant stated that he felt that it was a misappropriation of money when he could apply it to other amenities The applicant stated that he wished to be notified by mail as to the conditions which the Planning Commission has imposed on his development It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and carried by the following vote to close the Public Hearing• AYES° Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, and Evans ABSTAINED' Chairman Cardoza It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Conditional Use Permit No C-234 with modifications to the Conditions as follows: Conditions 1 through 7: same "8 The roof line elevation shall be continued on the fronts of the buildings and along the north and south side of building A and B for a distance of 100 feet - the elevations shall be as shown on 'A' ' Conditions 9 through 11: same "12 Enclosed trash areas shall be provided free from public view with their location and extent to be approved by the Planning Director " "13 A turn -around shall be provided at the end of the alley possibly utilizing a parking space " "14 Either tree pockets or planters shall be provided on the sides of the development with the open parking area (the southerly side plot line of building A and the northerly plot line of building B) The motion was carried by the following roll call vote. AYES° Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, and Evans ABSTAINED Chairman Cardoza STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Commissioner Evans asked what progress had been made concerning the proposed com- bination of facilities at the proposed high school site and the proposed park The Assistant City Engineer replied that there had been a meeting and an archi- tect had been contacted, but that it had not been possible to make any real pro- gress as yet Commissioner Evans requested that a copy of the original approval of the con- ditional use permit for Mr Harrelson be made available to her - 9 - ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:49 pom CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMM SS ON ATTEST: `—SECRE AR TH NING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD August 20, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4005 p m on Thursday, August 20, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R, Putnam; City Attorney James Erickson, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried that the approval of the Minutes of August 6, 1970, be considered in the evening session: CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE; HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO, 130 --JAMES W. AND WILMA M EMPEY: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to package a patented golfing accessory and mail it from his residence located at 9319 Esther Street, Cypress The Chairman announced the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-76, which stated that this matter had been continued from the meeting of August 6, 1970, in order to allow time for the applicant to appear before the Planning Commission to answer questions relative to the packaging of this golfing accessory The Secretary recom- mended approval of this home occupation permit subject to the following conditions. 1 That a business license be obtained 2. The permit is granted until July 1, 1971, at which time the Commission may review the application 3 The applicant shall comply with the Home Occupation Criteria as outlined in Zoning Ordinance No 90 The applicant, Mrs Wilma M Empey, addressed the Commission and stated that she would answer questions which they might have relative to the permit. When questioned, Mrs. Empey indicated that she was aware of the home occupation criteria and felt that her request was compatible with these criteria and that she had no questions of the Commission... In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, Mrs Empey stated that the volume of business was not such that it would take up much room in the garage At this time she presented a sample of the golfing accessory to the Commission In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the applicant indicated that she and her husband were the only two people involved in the packaging of the product on the premises, and that there would be no other employees involved She also indi- cated that this was only a part-time occupation In response to a question from Commissioner Warren, Mrs Empey stated that she would receive her orders at a post office box, which she had already arranged for, and that - 1 _ Planning Commission Minutes August 20, 1970 she would take the packages to the post office to be mailed such that her business in this sense would not be conducted at home It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote to approve Home Occupation Permit No. 130 subject to the conditions as outlined by the Secretary TO WIT: ALL AYES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 132 --NORMAN BAILEY: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to conduct a wood working business at his residence at 4127 Avenida Sevilla, Cypress The Chairman announced that the Public Hearing was open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-77, which stated that this matter had been continued from the last regular meeting in order to allow the applicant time to appear before the Planning Commission to answer questions The Secretary also read a letter from the Tanglewood North Homeowners Association which voiced an objection to the proposed use by Mr Bailey and requested that the permit be denied At this time the Secretary announced that he had received a call from the applicant stating that he would like to withdraw his request for a home occupation permit It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to deny the request for Home Occupation Permit No 132, The motion carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT: ALL AYES CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6559: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the consideration of approval of Tentative Tract Map No 6559 The Chairman declared that the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-78, which indicated that the property is located on the west side of Moody Street, approximately 660 feet south of Lincoln Avenue and is bounded by Camp Street on the north, Moody Street on the east, and Tract 6620 on the west and Tract 5558 on the south: The property contains 5 87 acres upon which the applicant wishes to construct 30 single family residential homes The Secretary recommended approval of the Tentative Tract Map No" 6559 subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report The Secretary presented the Tentative Tract Map No. 6559 to the Commission and outlined the property which would be affected. He also indicated that the developers had requested the map be considered under the Optional Design Subdivision Ordinance. Mr Lamar Stewart, engineer and representative for the applicant, presented himself before the Commission to answer any questions which they might have. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Mr Stewart indicated that they had desired the Optional Design program in order to be allowed the higher den- sity of homes on the property while at the same time provide the City with an alter- nate use of monies for other amenities - 2 - Planning Commission Minutes August 20, 1970 Mr, Stewart, in response to a question from Commissioner Ricker, stated that he did not know what type of homes were being contemplated for the development, at which time Commissioner Ricker stated that he felt this to be vital to the question of approval There was a general discussion as to the need for walls surrounding the housing tract The Secretary explained that the walls were due to the fact that the area was adjacent to apartments and that this wall was required because it creates a separa- tion of use and traffic from the surrounding area There was a discussion between Commissioner Warren, Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley, and the applicant's representative concerning the grades involved in the development In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary indicated that it would be up to the Commission to determine what the City would receive from the optional design funds The Secretary also indicated that there was an advantage in this particular instance in that there was a parcel of property jutting into the street on Moody which the engineers and staff felt that caused interference of the flow of traffic and could be corrected with the funds received from this develop- ment if approved under the Optional Design Program There was a general discussion relative to the size of some of the lots and the feas- ibility of having this tract under the Optional Design program due to the fact that some of the houses might be crowded on the lots The Chairman requested the appli- cant's representative to possibly prepare a plan showing how houses would fit on some of the lots, specifically lots 6, 8, 17, 20, and 29 The Secretary indicated that Mr Nelson, the developer, had stated that he would be willing to prepare a map showing how the houses would appear on the maps and that the hearing could be continued It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to continue the public hearing to allow the applicant time to show the plotting of homes on the tract map. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT. ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: The Secretary requested that one item be added to the agenda for consideration at this time, It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried to place this item on the agenda The developers of Tract No, 6657 had requested that the Commission approve the con- struction of ten two-bedroom homes in the previously approved Tract No 6657 which had contained no two-bedroom homes The Secretary indicated that there were two- bedroom Townhouses in the Tanglewood Development which contained a smaller square footage than the proposed two-bedroom homes under consideration. There was a general discussion relative to the size of the homes and the possibility of expansion at a later date The Secretary pointed out that allowing this type of home to be constructed at the proposed prices would allow people with small families and older people a place in the community It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to continue this hearing until the next regular meeting in order to allow the developer to draw up site plans and elevations which would indicate the placement of these ten two-bedroom homes within the development - 3 - Planning Commission Minutes August 20, 1970 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT: ALL AYES RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5:00 p.m, until 7:30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called back to order at 7:35 p,m. with the following Commissioners present: PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT: None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam and City Attorney James E Erickson. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. There were no oral communications at this time MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to continue the approval of the Minutes of August 6, 1970, until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN: The Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider the adoption of the Housing Element of the General Plan The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented a film to the Commission and audience entitled "Housing Is Everybody's Business," after which he read PLanning Staff Report PC#70-79, which outlined the Housing Element of the General Plan, and after reading it recommended approval of Resolution No 507 which would approve the Housing Element and recom- mend approval of same to the City Council The Secretary introduced Mr Larry Wise, Larry Wise and Associates, who was a con- sultant on the preparation of the Housing Element, and indicated that Mr Wise would answer any questions which the Commission had pertinent to the Housing Element. There was a general discussion among all Commissioners, the Secretary and Mr Wise concerning certain aspects relative to the Housing Element of the general plan In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Warren, Mr Wise indicated that the Housing Authority could be a local authority and not be subject to other control. He indicated that in the program that there must be someone responsible on the staff level that must share the responsibility of guiding the program Mr. Wise indicated the level to which the program would be scrutinized at the Federal level, and stated that there would be periodic checking by the Federal authorities to see that the program was being implemented 4 - 1 Planning Commission Minutes August 20, 1970 There had been no written or oral protests concerning this Element of the General Plan A discussion ensued as to the relationship between this Element of the General Plan and other Elements It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing, It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to adopt Resolution No 507, as presented, which would recommend adoption of the Housing Element of the General Plan to the City Council subject to the following addi- tions and corrections to the Housing Element Page 2, paragraph 2 - "Housing construction and purchase could be insti- tuted by the City." shall be deleted from this paragraph Page 7, sub -section b - 'The development of specific programs for housing the City's low income families " Page 7, sub -section f "The institution of a concerted code enforcement program to promote and encourage maintenance of existing dwellings " Page 1; paragraph 2 - "The City's function in providing housing for the low and moderate income groups should be directed toward the encourage- ment of non-profit sponsors and private developers to construct the majority of the needed units;" Page 15, paragraph 2 - "The City could maintain lists of dwellings avail- able for occupancy and their purchase price or rental rate if the ser- vices are not available through normal resources," Page 18, "Housing Plan Treatment" map the left one-half of the area adjacent to Moody in Section 15 and marked as D shall be deleted as being D property Page 48, sub -section c - "c Percentage of Low Income Families The housing program in Cypress, while adequate numerically, does not meet the needs of families with low incomes. It is estimated that about 6% of the families living in Cypress have annual incomes of $6,700 or less These families are effectively unable to purchase the average standard dwelling in Cypress without some type of outside aid " Page 54 - additions to Current Programs - "e Citizen involved Goals Program f, Establishment of Townscape Plan for the development of a better environment within the planning area ' The motion was carried by the following roll call vote; TO WIT° ALL AYES RECESS. Chairman cardoza declared a recess at 8°45 p m The meeting was called back to order at 8°55 p m with all Commissioners present - 5 - Planning Commission Minutes August 20, 1970 STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Commissioner Evans inquired as to the possibility of having a joint meeting with the City Council and the date and time of that meeting The date suggested was September 17, 1970 Discussion ensued relative to the desirability of having another joint meeting and some of the topics which could be slated for discussion There was a general discussion which was relative to having specific matters included on the agenda for the afternoon of September 3, 1970, so that each of the Commission members could have ample time to develop their thoughts It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Ricker that the item of discussion of Staff Reports to tbe Commission be placed on the afternoon agenda of the meeting of September 3, 1970 It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried to request a joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission on September 17, 1970, at 3 p m Commissioner Sonju inquired as to the action which was taken concerning the develop- ment of Orange Avenue near Valley View and the elimination of the landscaping next to the roadway The Secretary read a letter which had been written by Gordon Andrews, consultant on the Townscape and Urban Design Element, which stated that the guides which they had proposed and the plan which was ultimately adopted for the development of the street at this area deviated to some degree and the original intent had been lost There was a general discussion relative to the development of the street and the pro- pposed plan versus the one which had recently been approved and its compatibility with the Townscape and Urban Design Element of the General Plan, It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren that the intent of the Townscape and Urban Design Element be followed and that any deviation from this plan in the development of Orange Avenue at Valley View be looked into by the Secretary The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote. AYES: 2 COMMISSIONERS Sonju and Warren NOES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker, Cardoza and Evans' ABSENT° 0 COMMISSIONERS. None It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried that the Secretary look into the matter of changing the landscape on Orange Avenue. Chairman Cardoza requested that a copy of the City Budget be made available to the Commission for its use. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. ATTEST: l HAI`RMAN OP>THE PLANNING COMMISSIO SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMI SIGN MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD August 27 1970 The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, August 27, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker Sonju, Warren, Cardoza Evans ABSENT. None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, City Attorney James Erickson and Public Works Director Art Schatzeder, MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unanimously carried that the approval of the Minutes of August 6, 1970 be considered at the meeting of September 3, 1970 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE TOWNSCAPE/ URBAN DESIGN/OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider the adoption of the Townscape/Urban Design/Open Space Element of the General Plan, The Chairman announced the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-81, which outlined this Element of the General Plan and recommended that the Planning Commission adopt it. Chairman Cardoza requested that the Commissioners which had comments now present these comments and suggestions before the Commission The Secretary read Commissioner Ricker's comments and suggestions concerning this Element of the General Plan into the record In answer to an inquiry by Commissioner Evans, the Secretary pointed out that the list of priorities as presented in this Element was only to be used as a guide and that the Commission would ultimately decide which items were to be given the first priority He also pointed out that the extent to which some of these items would be achieved would depend on the degree of commitment from the City, The Secretary suggested that the Commission approve the Design Review Procedure in that the City should be desirous of establishing a procedure such as this which would be subject to future policies, procedures and ordinances, so that the City Council would have a guide and know of the concept behind the guide There was a general discussion relative to individual comments and suggestions con- cerning certain parts of this Element Discussion ensued concerning the sign ordinances and the pros and cons of having signs and billboards in the City and ordinances pertaining to them Discussion was held relative to the adoption of the program in concept - 1 - Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1970 Commissioner Sonju stated that she wished the priorities to be in definite outline form The Secretary then read the list of priorities as was worked out with the consultant The Secretary elaborated on each of the priorities and stated why they were listed in that particular order He then pointed out that these were to be considered the emphasis areas There was discussion concerning the trees as were suggested by the consultant. Art Schatzeder, Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and commented about some of the trees which had been suggested and Engineering's comments on them He then indicated that once the Element was adopted that the specific details could be worked out and concurred with the idea of implementing this section in concept Mr Schatzeder also pointed out that a program of this type could be implemented in harmony with the other programs suggested for the City Commissioner Warren read his comments into the record, along with some questions he had, The Secretary at this time recommended to the Planning Commission that they recom- mend the adoption of the Townscape/Urban Design/Open Space Element of the General Plan to the City Council subject to changes as follows. Pg 50 - 1 "Encourage cluster housing or other innovative subdivision designs for better land use, more variety, reduce public cost, more opportunity for implementation of this plan and of the Housing Element " Pg. 52 - Additional words would be. "Initiate Design Review implementation steps and prepare information packets " Pg 52 - "Appoint Coordinator of citizen -public efforts toward implementing the Plan and establish specific citizens committees for trailways, Baroldi Dairy, Retarding Basin, Neighborhood details, and school landscaping " Pg 52 - The priorities as established one through six would be. 14 Cypress Drainage Channel and Retarding Basin/Nature Park• landscape and use: Gain very special spaces inexpensively, with participation by citizens Implement significant trailway link Outstanding example of people -use of spaces usually ignored 2 Acquire additional Civic Center area 3. Try again on parks and open space acquisition and development 4 Begin Lincoln Avenue precise planning 5 Develop implementation plan and program for Street Trees (see priorities noted in that section) 6. Baroldi Park: acquire small additional area 7 Proceed with negotiations to upgrade Forest Lawn, the Los Alamitos Race Track, the Texaco Tank Farm in accordance with this element of the General Plan - That the Resolution reflect that the Urban Design Review Procedures is approved as a concept and that further implementing policies, procedures, ordinances and resolutions will be forwarded to the Commission and to the City Council for approval and implementation - 2 - Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1970 The Secretary indicated that there had been no written or oral protests concerning the adoption of this Element It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing considering the Townscape/Urban Design/Open Space Element of the General Plan It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Evans to recommend to the City Council adoption of the Townscape/Urban Design/Open Space Element as part of the City of Cypress General Plan of development as subject to the recom- mendations as previously outlined by the Secretary The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT: ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Commissioner Evans requested of Art Schatzeder a copy of their proposed Capital Improvement and their priorities as a department Commissioner Evans indicated that her strongest interest was in the area of the proposed street improvements and also requested a copy of this proposal Chairman Cardoza indicated that it would be worthwhile to review the plans of the Engineering Department so that their plans and the Planning Commission's ideas could best be coordinated with the Townscape Element, Commissioner Ricker inquired of the Secretary concerning the Statement of Community Design Goals Objectives and Criteria report which had been prepared by the Planning Department The Secretary stated that now the City was equipped with architectural definitions Commissioner Ricker indicated that he thought it would be a tremendous help to any developer entering the City and could be used as a guide It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unanimously carried to place the discussion of this report on the agenda of September 3, 1970 In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Warren, the Secretary outlined the work which had been done concerning the Apartment House Study Commissioner Evans requested that the Secretary investigate the animal hospital sign at the corner of Moody and Orange as she felt that it did not meet the standards of the City In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Mr Schatzeder replied that there had been no further developments in the new high school other than the meeting with the architect, the selection of a Civil Engineer for the development plans, and that the plans are still in the formation stages Chairman Cardoza wanted the Public Works Department to be aware of the fact that the Planning Commission would like to participate in this development, and requested that a formal communication be addressed to the people handling this development ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9 34 p m ATTESL. OF THE 'LANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN •F THE - 3 LANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD September 17, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:10 p m on Thursday, September 17, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California, Vice -Chairman Evans presiding PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, and Evans ABSENT: Chairman Cardoza Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Development Coordinator Eli Hernandez, Assistant City Attorney John Murphey, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of August 27, 1970, as mailed CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO, 133 --ROBERT A. AND BEVERLY A. MERTEL: The Vice -Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider the continuation of the consideration of an application for a home occupation per- mit to allow the applicants to use a portion of their home as a distribution center for home care products located at 4522 Rainier Drive, Cypress The Vice -Chairman announced the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report, The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report No PC#70-88 which pointed out that the consideration of this permit had been continued in order to allow the appli- cant to be present to answer questions concerning the hours of business and how much traffic would be generated at this residence due to the nature of the business The Secretary then indicated to the Commission that the applicant had phoned in a request that the consideration of this matter be continued to the October 15, 1970, meeting of the Planning Commission in order to allow one of the parties to be present It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unani- mously carried to continue the consideration of Home Occupation Permit No 133 to the October 15, 1970,meeting of the Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 134 --HUGH W MCNEESE. The Vice -Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use his gar- age as a storage and packaging area for small bolts, washers, nuts, safety wire and plastic bags which will be assembled for distribution from his residence located at 4032 Larwin Avenue, Cypress The Vice -Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-89, which stated that the Tanglewood West Homeowners Association had contacted the Planning Department in reference to the granting of this permit The Secretary indicated that the letter had been unclear as to its purpose and a clarification had been requested. - 1 - Planning Commission Minutes September 17, 1970 As yet, there had been no response, so it was requested by the Secretary that the consideration of this home occupation permit be continued until such time that there had been a response, that being by the October 1, 1970, meeting CHAIRMAN CARDOZA ARRIVED AT 4.19 P M It was moved by Commissioner Sonju seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unan- imously carried to continue the consideration of Home Occupation Permit No, 134 until October 1, 1970 RECESS Vice -Chairman Evans declared a recess at 4:23 p.m° The meeting was called back to order at 4:25 p.m, with the following Commissioners present. PRESENT. Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT; None PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 135 --NORMAN S HOLLIDAY. The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an appli- cation for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use his home as an office for the sale and service of industrial equipment at his residence located at 9387 Somerset Lane, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-90 which outlined the use that the applicant wished to utilize his home for The Secretary then listed the conditions he would suggest upon approval of the permit The applicant, Norman S Holliday, 9387 Somerset Lane, Cypress, addressed the Commission, and in response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza indicated that he was aware of the Home Occupation Criteria and would abide by them In response to inquiries from the Secretary, the applicant stated that he would have no equipment on the premises, would act only as a middleman for those wishing to order equipment and the manufacturer, would have only a phone and desk on the premises, and would use his home for a mailing address In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant indicated that his advertising would be done by direct mail and he would be the only salesman working in the business as he had no other employees or plans for additional help In response to a question by Commissioner Ricker, Mr Holliday replied that he would bee using no vehicles in his business other than his car and had no inten- tion of storing or transporting materials himself The Secretary stated that there had been no written or oral communications relative to the granting of this home occupation permit It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Warren to approve Home Occupation Permit No 135 subject to the following conditions 1, That a business license be obtained, expiration date of which will be July 1, 1971 2 The Commission may review the home occupation permit in one year 3 The applicant shall comply with the Home Occupation Criteria as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance 2 Planning Commission Minutes September 17, 1970 4 There shall be no storage or servicing of goods on the premises The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT. ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Chairman Cardoza announced that this was the time and place to continue a discussion on the report prepared by the Planning Department and known as A Statement of Community Design Goals Objectives and Criteria John Murphey, Assistant City Attorney, addressed the Commission and stated his findings concerning the requirement that there be a licensed versus a non - licensed landscape architect required relative to the contents of the report Mr Murphey outlined Court cases and reports which had been made relative to this subject and concluded by stating that the City could legally require a licensed landscape architect on projects carried out within the City and could make it a valid condition within the granting of a conditional use permit The Secretary read the additions and corrections which had been made to the report to date by the Commission There was a general discussion concerning specific items within the report, and the addition to, deletion of, or correction of these items The discussion included the pros and cons of having tight versus loose wording of the guide- lines.: In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary indicated the manner in which these guidelines would be distributed for use by developers who wished to initiate plans to be developed within the City, and also how this report would be made known to all who wished to receive a copy It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to direct the Planning Director to prepare a resolution for approval by the Planning Com- mission which would approve the report known as A Statement of Community Design Goals Objectives and Criteria, as corrected The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT: ALL AYES It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unan- imously carried to continue Item 5 to the evening session RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5.09 p m to allow the Commission to adjourn to the Employees Lounge for discussion of Item 7 on the agenda, New Approaches to Planning The meeting was called back to order at 5.12 with the following Commissioners present' PRESENT Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT. None STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS° Eli Hernandez, Development Coordinator, led the Commission in a discussion entitled "What Is the Public Interest?" RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5.25 p m until 7:30 p.m. that evening - 3- Planning Commission Minutes September 17, 1970 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called back to order at :732 p m with the following Commissioners present° PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Evans and Cardoza ABSENT' None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam City Attorney Jim Erickson, Assistant City Attorney John Murphey Development Coor- dinator Eli Hernandez, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley ORAL COMMUNICATIONS; There being no oral communications, the Chairman declared that the Commission would proceed to Item 5 on the Agenda, CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION RE. STAFF REPORTS: It was moved by Commissioner Ricker seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unani- mously carried to continue Item 5 after Item 6 had been considered PUBLIC HEARING RE: MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C -206 --HENRY J. VERHOEVEN Chairman Cardoza announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a modification of a conditional use permit to allow the appli- cant to develop newly leased land from the Southern Pacific Railroad which lies northerly of the existing warehouse in order to expand the existing building westerly to the west property line along Electric Street and construct a new drug room, lunch room, boiler room, and sanitary facilities, requested by Henry J Verhoeven, 5421 Philo Street, Cypress, California, and known as Modification of Conditional Use Permit No C-206 Chairman Cardoza declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-91 which outlined the request being made by Mr Verhoeven, explained that action which had taken place on the property to date, and listed conditions for consideration upon approval of the modification of the use permit The Secretary referred to the Plot Plan and indicated those changes which were being made relative to the original Plot Plan The applicant, Henry J Verhoeven, 9909 Belfair Street, Bellflower addressed the Commission and indicated that he was prepared to answer any questions which the Commission had In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Warren, the applicant stated that since the granting of the original use permit that asphaltic concrete had been applied in the back of the premises the curbs and gutters had been installed, and a fence had been erected around the property The applicant went on to separate the proposed improvements from the completed improvements Chairman Cardoza noted that the Commissioners had had the opportunity to view the subject property on the afternoon of the meeting In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Mr Verhoeven described the nature of his business as being the manufacturing of dairy feed supplements consisting of minerals vitamins antibiotics, etc for the livestock industry 4 - Planning Commission Minutes September 17 1970 In response to a question from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that he had not torn down the existing office building because occupancy had not taken place until December of 1969 In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, Mr Verhoeven stated that the parking area will be completed in approximately one year CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A FIVE-MINUTE RECESS AT 8:49 P M THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 8.54 P M WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT In response to a question from Commissioner Evans the applicant stated that the proposed warehouse building will be built within two years In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Mr Verhoeven indicated that the shed would not be removed until the proposed warehouse was built In response to a question by Commissioner Evans, the applicant stated that the new office building would be built within one year There was a general discussion with the applicant concerning when certain con- ditions as imposed upon him in the original conditional use permit would be completed. Discussion ensued relative to how much of the rear portion of the subject property was not paved with asphaltic concrete The applicant pointed out to the Commissioners on the Plot Plan how much of the area was paved and what was pro- posed In response to an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza, the applicant stated that he would be in favor of integrating slats into his chain link fence or installing more landscaping in order to screen the interior view of his property from the general public The Secretary indicated that there had been no written or oral communications relative to the granting of the modification of this conditional use permit It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to approve the Modification of Conditional Use Permit No C-206 subject to the following conditions 1 The landscaping, as indicated on Electric and Philo Streets, shall beinstalled simultaneously with the new construction and shall be provided with an adequate irrigation system, Landscaping and irrigation system shall be approved by the Planning Director 2 The development shall conform to the submitted plot plan Any substantial change shall require the approval of the Planning Com- mission 3 The existing site shall be graded and cleared of all weeds and debris, cleaned up, and dust preventative measures shall be applied to the ground The site shall be maintained in a dust -free manner 4 The wood office structure east of the metal covered warehouse shall be removed from the property by January 1, 1971 The metal -skinned building shall have a new siding put on its south face and on its east side where the office building is to be removed by January 1, 1971 Siding shall be approved by the Planning Direc- tor Planning Commission Minutes September 17, 1970 6 The metal -skinned building shall be repainted by January 1, 1971 The existing building and bins shall be repainted• the colors are to be approved by the Planning Director 7 The property leased from the Railroad shall be graded and cleared of weeds and debris The area being used for parking shall be paved with asphaltic concrete Any area not being used for parking shall be paved with decomposed granite. 8. All driveways on private property shall be paved with not less than asphaltic concrete. 9 The off-street parking area shall be paved and striped in accordance with City standards The parking facilities shall be installed prior to the expansion of the existing use 10 The use shall meet all the requirements of the Orange County Air Pollution Control Board 11 Landscaping shall he installed or slats shall be integrated with the chain link fence such that the interior view of the property shall be screened from the public and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Director It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Warren to amend the main motion by adding the following condition- "12 The temporary storage area shall be removed and replaced with an enclosed warehouse within two years " The amendment motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote° TO WIT: ALL AYES The main motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT: ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS Item 5 was considered by the Commission at this time Discussion ensued rela- tive to the type of information which the Commission would consider desirable to be included in the Staff Reports which are presented to them There were comments made relative to the desirability of seeing the site which is under consideration, however the Assistant City Attorney pointed out that the information which the Planning Commission consider should be only that information which is presented to them at the time of the public hearing There was a general discussion relative to the extent of the information which should be included in the Staff Reports It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unanimously carried to continue the discussion of this item to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission Commissioner Ricker inquired as to those developers which might try to obtain permits to build in the Highway -Commercial Zone along Lincoln Avenue before the final adoption of the Townscape Element of the General Plan It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unani- mously carried to place this item on the agenda - 6 Planning Commission Minutes September 17, 1970 The Secretary suggested that the Commission could establish a 50 -foot setback requirement with the review of any structures or buildings within that distance mandatory by the Planning Commission and the City Council, Discussion ensued relative to the technicalities of imposing certain restric- tions in a Highway -Commercial Zone It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to direct the Staff to look into the feasibility of possibly controlling future developments along Lincoln by means of conditional use per- mits pending approval of the Design Review program or the Townscape Element ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9.07 p m, CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST, OF T PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD October 1, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:03 p m on Thursday, October 1, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT° Commissioners Sonju, Warren, and Cardoza ABSENT. Commissioners Ricker and Evans Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Develop- ment Coordinator Eli Hernandez, Assistant City Attorney John Murphy, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried that the Minutes be changed to read on page 3, second paragraph down from the top "licensed versus non -licensed architect as well as landscape architect" instead of "licensed versus non -licensed landscape architect " COMMISSIONER RICKER ARRIVED AT 4.05 P M It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unani- mously carried to approve the Minutes of September 17, 1970, as corrected. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 134 --HUGH W. MCNEESE. The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider the continuation of the consideration of an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use his garage as a storage and packaging area for small bolts, washers, nuts, safety wire and plastic bags which will be assembled for distribution from his residence located at 4032 Larwin Avenue, Cypress The Chairman announced the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-92 which stated that this matter had been continued in order to receive a clarification of the communication which had been directed to the Planning Commission from the Tanglewood West Homeowners Association. The Secretary then read this reply to the Commission and pointed out that it has been the policy of the Planning Commission to follow recommendations made by the Tanglewood Homeowners Associations and that, as such, the request for a home occupation permit should be denied Mr McNeese. The applicant Mr. Hugh W McNeese, 4032 Larwin Avenue, addressed the Commission and stated that to his knowledge he had not signed any agreement that would be pertinent to this matter He further stated that he had no knowledge of the Cove- nants, Conditions and Restrictions clauses which are considered as binding on the residents of Tanglewood There was a general discussion with the applicant during which he was directed to several documents in which he might be able to find the necessary information. - 1 - Planning Commission Minutes October 1, 1970 It was suggested by Chairman Cardoza that this matter be continued to the evening session of October 15, 1970, in order to allow the Tanglewood West Homeowners Association to arrange to have a Board of Directors member present to clarify ques- tions as they arose In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the Secretary indicated that the City is bound to comply with the Tanglewood Homeowners Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Mr Murphy stated that the legality of the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions would most likely be upheld in a court of law. In response to a question from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that his business was an outcropping of his hobby of flying model airplanes, and that he felt that the part which he intended to distribute through hobby shops would be of benefit to others pursuing the same hobby as there was no satisfactory part of this type, in his opinion, on the market It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to continue this public hearing to the evening session of October 15, 1970 Commissioner Evans was not present STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Chairman Cardoza announced that this was the time and place to consider the pro- posed Resolution No 513, A Resolution of the City of Cypress Planning Commission Recommending the Adoption of a Community Design Goals, Objectives and Criteria The Secretary recommended the adoption of this Resolution in order that the document could be passed on to the City Council for consideration It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to adopt Resolution No 513 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES° Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, and Cardoza NOES. None ABSENT: Commissioner Evans The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to continue a discussion of the Staff Reports as prepared and presented to the Planning Commission The Secretary discussed the work which had been done to date on these projects and requested that this item be continued to the meeting of October 15, 1970, in order that a formal presentation could be made by the staff. Commissioner Ricker requested that the proposed forms, as altered, be presented at this time° The Secretary stated that this was planned as part of the presenta- tion It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried, with the exception of Commissioner Evans who was absent, that this item be continued to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 4.25 p m until 7:30 p°m, that evening - 2 - Planning Commission Minutes CALL TO ORDER: October 1, 1970 The meeting was called back to order at 7:33 p m with the following Commissioners present, PRESENT: Commissioners ABSENT. None Also present were Secretary of City Attorney John Murphy, and ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza and Evans the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Assistant Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley. There being no oral communications, the Chairman declared that the Commission would proceed to Item 4 on the Agenda PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE N0. Z-188--FLOYD G. MARCUSSON AND ALBERT C. SYKES: The Chairman declared that 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 Zone) to a PD (Planned Development District) on property generally located at the southwest corner of Orange Avenue and Valley View Street, requested by Floyd G Marcusson and Albert C Sykes, 9706 Compton Blvd., Bellflower, California, known as Zone Change No Z-188. The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-93 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff recommendation of approval In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans who stated that the original zoning was made in January, 1966, the Secretary stated that it had been hoped originally that the junior college would provide an additional trade area for com- mercial development, but this has not come about due to the demographic makeup of the school There was a discussion concerning the criteria upon which a zone change should be based It was pointed out by the Assistant City Attorney that the ultimate question should be "What is the highest and best use for the property?" He added that other considerations should be what changes have taken place that would change the circumstances for justifying the zoning. Discussion ensued relative to the amount of commercial zoning in Cypress at the present time Several points were made in relation to this, mainly that in reality there could be more than the existing 259 acres of commercial land, as indicated in the discussion, due to the fact that land can be rezoned so that it can be put to a more optimum use In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary indicated that there was a safeguard in granting a zone change to a Planned Development in that it would require a Conditional Use Permit for development. Mr Floyd Marcusson, 9706 Compton Blvd , Bellflower, one of the applicants, addressed the Commission Mr Marcusson outlined the history of the property and the problems which have been associated with the development of the property due to its solely commercial zoning Mr Michael Osborne, 9532 Sonwell Place, Cypress, addressed the Commission stating that he had been advised when he purchased his house that the area to the rear of his property was zoned C-2 and would be developed commercially. He stated - 3 Planning Commission Minutes October 1, 1970 that he made his decision based on this information and added that he felt Cypress to be lacking in commercial development In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Warren, Mr Osborne replied that his attitude would definitely be more in favor of the zone change if he could be assured that a landscape buffer would be installed as one of the conditions upon development of that property. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unani- mously carried to close the public hearing, It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker to adopt Resolution No 515 recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change No Z-188 Commissioner Evans stated that she felt it important to consider the amount of commercial zoning left in the City and that it was the Commission's duty to take this into consideration when recommending the change of zone She also stated that she felt that it would possibly be a better development as a result of the zone change as the Planning Commission could review the proposed plans for the subject property The motion was carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT. ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO C-238--FLOYD G. MARCUSSON AND ALBERT C SYKES: Chairman Cardoza announced that this was the time and place to consider an appli- cation for conditional use permit to allow the applicant to construct seventy-nine units of multiple -family residential; a child care center, and commercial buildings, requested by Floyd G Marcusson and Albert C Sykes, 9706 Compton Blvd , Bell- flower, California, and known as Conditional Use Permit No C-238 Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report, The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-94 which outlined the nature of the request and the recommendation by the Staff for approval. The Secretary then directed the Commission's attention to the rendering, Site Plan, traffic flow diagram, and proposed floor plans for the multiple -family residential units of the development CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A FIVE-MINUTE RECESS AT 8°39 P M THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 8 48 P M WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley read the Engineering Report relative to this conditional use permit request into the record In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the Secretary stated that the density created by the multiple -family residential development would be somewhat less than R-3 density levels Robert Borders, 3535 Farquar, Los Alamitos, the applicants` architect addressed the Commission on behalf of his clients that the City Engineer eliminate Condition No 6 in order to allow the applicants more options. Mr° Coakley stated that this was a mandatory item and could not be excluded, - 4 - Planning Commission Minutes October 1, 1970 In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Warren, Mr Borders stated that his client had indicated that he would be willing to install a landscape buffer all along the wall which borders the residential property which would be abutted by the development. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Warren, Mr. Borders indicated that the commercial portion of the development is designed to be flexible, and as yet there had been no definite commitments as to specific types of businesses Discussion ensued relative to the tenants which would be attracted to this type of commercial development and the possibility of obtaining some tentative infor- mation as to who possibly would be prospective tenants. The applicant pointed out that it was difficult to get definite commitments from prospective tenants until it was possible to offer them something concrete in the way of an approval which would signal the ability to say that the development had been approved. Mr Marcusson indicated that if the Planned Development were approved that it would probably be possible to secure a better class of tenant in the commercial develop- ment because of the increased buying power created by the increased number of residents in the immediate area In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Mr Marcusson stated that part of the development could be devoted to a theater In Yesponse to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the applicant stated that sub- terranean parking would require much higher rent from the tenants in order to have this type of parking In his opinion, it was not feasible In response to a question by Commissioner Sonju, Mro Marcusson stated that a patio - type arrangement of stores would be possible, however, it would require more capital than the type of arrangement that is shown on the plot plan and it would not be possible for this type of capital to be raised by the applicants at present In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that he would be amenable to a wider sidewalk along Valley View Street In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, Mr Borders stated that in the multiple -family section of the development, the windows which would face the single family residences would vary, however there would be three balconies in- volved and the closest they would come to the R-1 homes would be 80 feet In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, Mr Borders stated that the one - bedroom units would be 700 square feet and the two-bedroom units would be 838 square feet. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, Mr Marcusson stated that there would be a wall around the service station due to the nursery school abut- ting it on one side In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, the Secretary stated that the development did not have to be developed all at the same time. The Assistant City Attorney pointed out that future owners of the property would be restricted to develop the property under the conditions as stated in the conditional use permit The Secretary indicated that there had been no written or oral communications relative to this conditional use permit Mr Albert C Sykes, 15756 Woodruff, Bellflower, addressed the Commission and clarified those reasons why the entire development could not be initiated at the same time. Mr. Sykes stated that with the development of the residential area first, it would be possible to attract better tenants for the commercial area since there would be more buying power - 5 _. Planning Commission Minutes October 1, 1970 It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to con- tinue the public hearing until October 15, 1970 Commissioner Warren stated his reasons for wanting to continue the matter, including that he would like to see more specific details included in the presentation Commissioner Evans stated that she would not be in favor of continuing the matter and further added that she felt that the Commission had sufficient information on which to act Commissioner Ricker stated that he would also be voting against the motion as he felt that the Commission had enough information and could review the more detailed plans at a future date when they were submitted for final approval, The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote. AYES, Commissioners Sonju and Warren NOES Commissioners Ricker, Cardoza and Evans 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 Conditional Use Permit No C-238 subject to the following conditions: 1;; The exterior architectural elevations shall be designed by a licensed architect and shall be subject to the review of the Planning Commission, 2 All landscaping shall be designed by a licensed landscape architect and shall be installed prior to the occupancy of the structure The landscape treatment shall be for the whole site The interior courts, recreation area,, and parking area shall have the same consideration in landscaping as the front yard area and shall be reviewed by the Plan- ning Commission along with the architectural elevations 3 Orange Avenue and Valley View Street shall be developed in accordance with the General Plan of Streets and Highways, 4 All concrete block walls shall be of slump stone The open parking spaces along the westerly wall shall have a landscape buffer as well as the parking spaces which adjoin the service station 5 Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 6 The developer shall construct an underground storm drain from the south property line to join the 7A1 Master Plan Storm Drain 7 The developer shall dedicate a four foot tree planting easement on Orange Avenue 8 The developer shall install a turfed parkway with 15 -gallon trees 40 feet on center on Valley View Street 9 The development shall comply as closely as possible with the Townscape Element of the General Plan 10 There shall be at least one covered carport or garage per unit and each carport shall have an enclosed storage unit 11 Fire hydrants shall be installed per Fire Department requirements, Planning Commission Minutes October 1, 1970 12 The site plan and landscaping shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director prior to the certificate of occupancy is issued 13. The building design and roof line shall be continued around all sides of the building 14 Trash areas shall be enclosed or attractively screened from the public view. 15 Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on the roof, ground, or other buildings shall be screened from the public view with materials harmonious with the buildings, or they shall be located so as not to be visible from public ways 16 Exterior lighting shall be part of the architectural concept Fix- tures, standards, and all exposed accessories shall be harmonious with the building design 17 The height of the building shall not exceed two stories 18 All signs shall be approved by the Planning Commission. 19. Windows shall be screened from the adjacent residential property along the westerly property line 20 The site shall be developed as a whole project and the development of the commercial property shall be diligently pursued upon the comple- tion of the apartment phase 21 All conditions shall be related to Exhibit "A" as submitted to the Planning Commission Commissioner Sonju stated that she would vote against the motion because she felt that there was not sufficient evidence presented to the Commission upon which to base a decision and that she felt there was a basic lack of commitment on the part of the applicants such that the Commission would be voting for a zone change which had previously been denied It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unani- mously carried to amend the main motion by adding the following two conditions. 22. A protective wall shall be placed along the westerly side of the property not less than 6° (six feet) higher than the highest adjoining grade, whether it be on the new property or the residential property 23 The back wall adjacent to the carports shall be from roof to grade. The main motion was carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: Commissioners Ricker, Warren, Cardoza, and Evans NOES. Commissioner Sonju PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. NO. C-237--PRESLEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Chairman Cardoza announced that this was the time and place to consider an appli- cation for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a model site for Tract 6705 and 6657 on property at the southeast corner of Cerritos Avenue and Holder Street, requested by Presley Development Company, 4600 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, California, and known as Conditional Use Permit No C-237. Planning Commission Minutes October 1, 1970 Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC##70-95 which outlined the nature of the requdst and the staff's recommendation for approval In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, the Secretary indicated that there will be single family homes directly to the east of the parking lot In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary stated that there will be entrance to the parking lot from Cerritos Avenue In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary stated that the Building Department would ultimately be responsible for the signing of the property Mr Putnam further stated that everything would ultimately appear as outlined on the Plot Plan as submitted to the Commission Mr Dick Kalp, Ron Martin & Associates, the engineers for the project, addressed the Commission and stated that he was the applicant's representative In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, Mr Kalp stated that Presley Development Company definitely planned to have all of the houses built within two years. In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, Mr Kalp indicated that to his knowledge the parking area and sales area would not be lit In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, Mr Kalp stated that the wood fence at the end of the parking lot would only be used during the model duration and would then be torn down The Secretary stated that there had been no written or oral communications con- cerning this conditional use permit In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Mr Kalp stated that the appli- cant would be willing to construct a temporary landscape barrier along the northerly boundary of the parking lot Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Conditional Use Permit No.. C-237 subject to the following conditions° 1 The model numbered 1 -AR shall be located 20 feet back of the front property line 2 If a garage is used for a sales office, a $250 cash bond shall be posted with the City guaranteeing the restoration of the garage to its original condition as a songle family garage 3 This permit shall be granted for a two-year period The time limit may be extended by the Planning Commission upon the request of the developer 4 The Planning Commission may shorten the time limit on the conditional use permit if the sales area and model site is not used for a period of 120 days 5. Cerritos Avenue shall be improved to its ultimate right-of-way and the improvements from Holder Street easterly to the east side of the model area parking lot shall be made 8 _. 6 A bond shall be posted with the City of Cypress guaranteeing removal of the sales office and any other facilities associated with the sales of the homes as indicated on the submitted Plot Plan which will not ulti- mately be used in conjunction with the total development, the bond amount to be established by the City Staff. 7 The parking area, as indicated, shall be of asphaltic concrete, striped, and maintained in an orderly manner. 8. Drainage of the model site shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer 9 Flags shall be permitted adjacent to the parking lot boundary only 10 A minimum ten -foot landscape planter shall be installed along the northern boundary of the parking lot It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried to amend the main motion to add the following condition: 11 The parking lot plan shall be submitted to the City and approved by the Planning Director The main motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT- ALL AYES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS. Commissioner Sonju inquired as to how the Planning Commission could initiate an action to suggest to the City Council alternate ways of treating the Barn Park on Juanita Street other than complete demolition. It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to place this item on the agenda The Assistant City Attorney stated that a letter could be prepared and sent to the City Council which would express the feelings of the Planning Commission This letter could be prepared by the Planning Department, presented to the Planning Commission for approval and then sent to the City Council as an official document Commissioner Warren inquired as to the Planning Commission's responsibility of working on a permanent ordinance for multiple -family structures Commissioner Warren stated that to his knowledge the City Council at one time had suggested that the Planning Commission investigate zoning on Lincoln ADJOURNMENT:, There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 10:39 p m ATTEST: the Chairman declared SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING` SS ION - 9 - E PLANNING COMMISSI MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD October 15, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4°13 p m. on Thursday, October 15, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding. PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT: Commissioner Warren Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Develop- ment Coordinator Eli Hernandez, and Assistant City Attorney John Murphy MINUTES° It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unani- mously carried to continue the consideration of the Minutes of October 1, 1970 to the next regular meeting PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO, 137--L, D. CARLON Chairman Cardoza announced that this was the time and place to consider an appli- cation for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home as an office for engineering and machinery repair work which is contracted for and carried out on the customer's premises located at 9197 Christopher Street, Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report, The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-96 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff's recommendation for approval The applicant, Mr, L. D Carlon, 9197 Christopher Street, Cypress, addressed the Commission and stated that there would be no employees involved in his business other than himself and there would be no equipment kept on the premises He indi- cated that all work would be done on the customer's premises, and the only use of the home will be to take telephone orders In answer to an inquiry by Commissioner Ricker, the applicant indicated that the only tools which he used were small sets of tools and that anything major was kept on the property of the machine owner In answer to an inquiry by Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that if the machine repair were too large for him to handle with those tools which he had that he would then refer the customer to someone which was equipped to handle that size of job. In answer to a question by Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that he stocked no machine parts on the premises and that when a part was needed that he would either buy it himself and then install it or have the machine owner buy the part. In answer to an inquiry by Commissioner Sonju, the applicant indicated that no truck was used in the course of his business In answer to an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary stated that there had been other home occupation applications made where the express purpose of the use of the home was for conducting business over the phone, Planning Commission Minutes October 15, 1970 The Secretary stated that there had been no written or oral communications either in favor of or against this request Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No° 137 subject to the following conditions: 1 A business license shall be obtained 2° The applicant shall at all times meet the standards of the Home Occupa- tion Criteria. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote° AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker, Sonju, Cardoza, Evans NOES° 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONER° Warren PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO° 138 --STEPHEN C. ROBBINS: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home as an office as a manufacturer's representative located at 6172 Rosemary Drive The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-97 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff's recommendation for approval In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, the Secretary indicated that he was not aware of the intricacies of the applicant's business, however he did know what use was going to be made of the home There being no further questions, Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 138 subject to the following conditions: 1 A business license shall be obtained 2 The applicant shall at all times meet the standards of the Home Occupa- tion Criteria. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES° 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker, Sonju, Cardoza, Evans NOES. 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT. 1 COMMISSIONER° Warren STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: At this time the Secretary read a letter which had been prepared for presentation to the City Council from the Planning Commission concerning the Juanita Street Park (Barn Park) There was a general discussion concerning the letter and the status of the Juanita Street Park at the present time It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to forward the letter which had been read by the Secretary to the City Council Commissioner Warren was absent. - 2 - Planning Commission Minutes October 15, 1970 The Secretary at this time passed out new information on mobilehome studies to the Commission CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A FIVE MINUTES RECESS AT 4:49 P.M. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 4.54 P M WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT EXCEPT COMMISSIONER WARREN It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unanimously carried to add the continuation of the consideration of the home occupation application by Hugh McNeese to the agenda. The Secretary stated that Mr McNeese had telephoned in a withdrawal of his appli- cation for a home occupation permit Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to deny the request for Home Occupation Permit No, 134, The motion was carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote° AYES. 4 COMMISSIONERS Ricker, Sonju, Cardoza, Evans NOES. 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONER: Warren The Secretary read a letter which had been sent by the Hansen Auto Tow Company requesting that they be allowed to apply for a permit to have an auto service center within the City which would include an auto brake shop, tow service, auto storage and dismantling yard. The Secretary suggested to the Commission that this matter be referred to the staff and that the first two items be approved with the remainder of the request denied He pointed out that the area in which this com- pany wished to operate was between Watson Street and the railroad tracks, north of Lincoln Avenue It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unani- mously carried to request that the staff look into this matter and find what the Cypress City Code states concerning these matters, Commissioner Warren being absent. Commissioner Evans stated that she wished to have the Commission nominate another member to the Fly Abatement Board to fill out her term as she was resigning It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unani- mously carried to accept Commissioner Evans' resignation It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to nominate Commissioner Sonju to fill the term of Commissioner Evans, Commissioner Warren being absent. Commissioner Sonju abstained RECESS° Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5.13 p m. until 7°30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.m with the following Commissioners present: PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT: None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Develop- ment Coordinator Eli Hernandez, and Assistant City Attorney John Murphy - 3 - Planning Commission Minutes October 15, 1970 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications at this time, CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO, 133 --BEVERLY A. AND ROBERT A. MERTEL: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider the continu- ation of a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home for the sale of Amway products located at 4522 Rainier Drive, Cypress. The Chairman announced that the public hearing was open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary indicated that the applicant had moved to another location within the City since the time of application had been made, and as such, a new notice announcing the public hearing would have to be published before this matter could be heard It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unani- mously carried to continue the consideration of this matter until after it had been readvertised REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS° CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT 7°40 P M TO ADJOURN TO THE EMPLOYEE LOUNGE THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 7:45 P.M. WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Eli Hernandez, Development Coordinator, led the Commission in a discussion con- cerning staff reports and a presentation of a Report on Zoning Administration and Forms CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT 9:20 P.M. THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 9°28 P M WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT. The Secretary presented the Report on Special Study of Multiple -Family Dwelling Units The Secretary pointed out how the requirements can be tied in with the general welfare of the community in the Community Goals Report There was a dis- cussion with the Commission concerning the nature of this report. The Commissioners requested, as a body, that arrangements be made to have tours through various apartment units in the City in order to be able to relate square footage to actual living area in apartments The Secretary indicated that arrange- ments would be made so that this tour would be conducted in the afternoon of the next regular meeting ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p m. ATTEST: CHAIRMAN OF THE CANNING COMMISSI SECRETARYON OF THE PLANKING CO MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD November 5, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT: Commissioners Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT: Commissioner Ricker Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam and Development Coordinator Eli Hernandez MINUTES: COMMISSIONER RICKER ARRIVED AT 4:08 P.M It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unani- mously carried to approve the Minutes of August 20, 1970, as mailed It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unani- mously carried to continue the consideration of the Minutes of October 1, 1970 It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unani- mously carried to open Public Hearings one through seven. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Warren, and unani- mously carried to continue Public Hearings one through three and five through seven until 7:30 p m PUBLIC HEARING RE, HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT N0. 142--K, LEE ALVEY: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an applica- tion for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home as a storage area for vending machine supplies located at 4702 Cathy Circle, Cypress The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-102 which outlined the nature of the request and the Staff's recommendation for approval The Secretary also indicated that there had been no written or oral communications relative to this request K Lee Alvey, 4702 Cathy Circle, addressed the Commission and stated that at the present time his storage space consisted of 10 square feet of areain the garage The applicant further stated that there would be no trucks involved in the business except for a delivery which would be made by a sedan car one to two times per month. In answer to inquiries from the Commission, the applicant explained the function of his operation as well as the size of the equipment and its effect on the neighborhood, There being no further questions, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed - 1- Planning Commission Minutes November 5, 1970 It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 142 subject to the following conditions: 1 A business license shall be obtained 2. The applicant shall at all times meet the conditions of the Home Occupation Criteria 3 The applicant shall at all times maintain two legal parking spaces in his garage. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT° ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: The Secretary, at this time, read the report which had been prepared regarding the Lincoln Avenue study, The Secretary suggested meeting on alternate Thursday evenings for two hours for workshop sessions in which special projects could be considered by the Commission. RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 4°50 p m until 7:30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called back to order at 7.38 p m that evening with the following Commissioners present: PRESENT= Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, Evans ABSENT. None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R. Putnam, Develop- ment Coordinator Eli Hernandez, and Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel ORAL COMMUNICATIONS° There being no oral communications, the Chairman declared that the Commission would proceed to Item 1 on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 139 --WARD AND ANNA BARRIER: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home as an office for the sale of Amway products located at 9294 Vista Serena, Cypress, The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-99 which outlined the nature of the request and the Staff's recommendation for approval. - 2 - Planning Commission Minutes November 5, 1970 Mrs, Anna Barrier, 9294 Vista Serena, Cypress, addressed the Commission and stated that this was a part-time business and that the only traffic generated at the home at the present time was on Saturdays In response to questions from the Commission, the applicant explained the extent of her activities as well as its effect on the neighborhood The Secretary stated that there had been no written or oral communications regard- ing the consideration of this home occupation permit. Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No 139 subject to the following conditions: 1 A business license shall be obtained 2. The Home Occupation Criteria shall be complied with and any complaints from neighbors in the applicant's subdivision relative to the operation of the business will be cause for immediate review by the Commission 3. Two legal parking spaces shall be provided in the garage at all times The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT: ALL AYES At this time it was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to consider Item 7 on the agenda next. PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 145 --WARREN E. POWELL: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home to make novelty gift items located at 5355 Hanover Drive, Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-105 which outlined the nature of the request and the Staff's recommendation for approval Warren E Powell, 5355 Hanover Drive, Cypress, addressed the Commission and ex- plained the extent of his operation as well as its effect on the neighborhood The Secretary stated that there had been no written or oral communications in reference to this home occupation permit Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to approve Home Occupation Permit No 145 subject to the following conditions: 1 A business license shall be obtained 2 The applicant shall at all times meet the standards of the Home Occupation Criteria 3 Two legal parking spaces shall be maintained in the garage at all times The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT: ALL AYES - 3 - Planning Commission Minutes November 5, 1970 PUBLIC HEARING RE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO, 140 --KATHLEEN GALLEGOS: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of her home to do translation work located at 4030 Via Encinas£ Cypress, The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report. The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-100 which outlined the nature of the request and the Staff's recommendation for approval. In response to inquiries from the Commission, the applicant explained her occu- pation The Secretary stated that there had been no written or oral communications in relation to this home occupation permit It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 140 subject to the following conditions° 1 A business license shall be obtained, 2 The applicant shall at all times meet the standards of the Home Occu- pation Criteria, The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote° TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 141--R, E. CARTER. The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home to make candles located at 9971 Madrid Circle, Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to make its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-101. The Secretary further elaborated on the nature of the application and recommended denial of the home occupation permit To substantiate this recommendation, the Secretary cited instances in which the Planning Department had contacted the Orange County and Long Beach Fire Departments as to the possibility of fire in the homes due to the flammible qualities of the wax and indicated that problems of this type had arose The applicant, Mr R E. Carter, 9971 Madrid Circle, addressed the Commission, explained his occupation, and answered inquiries. Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No 141 subject to the following conditions. I A business license shall be obtained 2. The applicant shall at all times meet with the Home Occupation Criteria standards 3 The approval of this permit is subject to the approval and inspection of the Orange County Fire Marshall, 4 Planning Commission Minutes November 5, 1970 4 Operation is restricted to the kitchen area° 5. No more than six pounds of wax shall be handled at any one time 6 The applicant shall keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen area at all times during the operation of his candle. making The motion was carried with the following roll call vote: AYES. 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker, Sonju, Cardoza, Evans NOES° 1 COMMISSIONER° Warren ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS None It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unani- mously carried to have the report which will be prepared by the Orange County Fire Marshall forwarded to the Planning Commission, PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 143 --ALEX H DAVIDSON: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an applica- tion for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home to make boat covers located at 4047 Brighton Circle, Cypress Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report, The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-103 which outlined the nature of the request and the Staff's conditional recommendation for approval The Secretary also stated that there had been no written or oral communications relative to this application It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unani- mously carried to continue the consideration of this application to the next meeting of the Planning Commission in order that the applicant may be present PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT N0, 144 --LOUIS B. BANASKY: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home as an office as an automobile broker located at 10120 Bloomfield Street, Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report, The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-104 which outlined the nature of the request and the Staff's recommendation for approval The Secretary further stated that there had been no written or oral communications relative to this application Louis B. Banasky, 10120 Bloomfield Street, addressed the Commission and stated that he was fully aware of the requirements of the Home Occupation Criteria In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Evans, Mr Banasky outlined the nature of his business and defined what the role of an automobile broker was There being no further communications Chairman Cardoza declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No. 144 subject to the following conditions: - 5- Planning Commission Minutes November 5, 1970 1, A business license shall be obtained 2 The applicant shall at all times meet the standards of the Home Occu- pation Criteria. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT< ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, C -239 --DONALD Ha SPENGLER. The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of four two-bedroom, two- story units on property located at 5552 Orange Avenue, Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-108 He indicated that the applicant wishes to construct four 944 square foot, two-bedroom, two-story units on the front of the property. There are three units now existing on the rear one- half of the lot, leaving sufficient room for the proposed development The applicant, Donald Spengler, 10666 Westminster Avenue, Garden Grove, addressed the Commission. In answer to an inquiry by Commissioner Evans, the applicant stated that the existing three units on the property were approximately five years old. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary stated that the proposed development was not in the Civic Center Overlay Zone In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sonju, the Secretary stated that it would be necessary to have all the area as indicated in the plot plan paved with asphalt in order to meet the parking requirements In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Ricker, Mr Hampel stated that the Com- mission could impose as a condition on the applicant that he submit a detailed landscape plan for their approval It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Evans to continue the consideration of this matter to the next regular meeting in order to get more detailed plans concerning the proposed units, In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Warren, the Secretary stated that trees had been considered for along Orange Avenue, but because of the small size of the development that it might be considered an undue hardship to make the applicant pay for the reconstruction of the street The motion was unanimously carried Planning Commission Minutes November 5, 1970 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS: The Secretary requested that the Commission place the consideration of an extension of Conditional Use Permit No C-229 on the agenda. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unani- mously carried to add this item to the agenda Peter Giovannoni, 1784 W Palomar, Anaheim, addressed the Commission and presented plans It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to extend Conditional Use Permit No C-229 for a period of six months The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT. ALL AYES CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECCESS AT 8.55 P M THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 9.01 P M WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT, The Secretary at this time requested that the Planning Commission make an admin- istrative decision on a matter concerning the office building to be built on the northwest corner of Grindlay and Orange Avenue, The Secretary indicated that the builders had planned on making two alterations to their original plans One would be to add a foyer (which the Planning Department does not consider as additional floor space) and the second is to add an elevator to the building. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unani- mously carried to place this item on the agenda The applicant,, Mr. Alex Bell 4828 Larwin Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Com- mission to outline the circumstances which surrounded the request which was being made He indicated that the office space was now planned to be half medical and half commercial office space Due to the alteration of making it partially a medical building, the need for an elevator arose The Elevator would be used by both of the buildings Mr Bell also indicated that the upper floor would be moved closer to Orange Avenue such that it would set ten feet, instead of the original thirty feet, back from Orange Avenue, Mr, Hampel indicated that this was coming before the Commission as an administra- tive decision in order that they might determine whether or not the alterations which were proposed would be enough to cause the Planning Commission to direct the applicant to file for a modification of the conditional use permit or whether to approve the modifications, with all of the previous conditions in tact, and not direct the applicant to refile for a modification of the permit In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that there would be more landscaping than before under the new plans The screening wall which had been requested for the back portion of the building will no longer be necessary because of the elevator, therefore that area will be converted to land- scaping Commissioner Warren stated that he would be in favor of rendering a decision on the information presented to the Commission on the basis that it did not appear that the appearance of the building would deviate to any degree. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that with the approval of the Commission and consideration by the City Council that the con- struction could be started within 45 to 60 days. - 7 - Planning Commission Minutes November 5, 1970 It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Warren to recom- mend approval of the modification of the building as presented to the Planning Commission to the City Council without requiring the applicant to file for a mod- ification of the conditional use permit The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT: ALL AYES Commissioner Evans stated that she had learned of an Assembly Bill relative to the annexation of land in relation to the City Council and stated that she would like to have further information on it She also stated that she would like to have a copy of the City Budget and a copy of the proposed street projects for the coming yearn Commissioner Evans also indicated that she would like to have the Commission look into the following matters° Approval of the General Plan Update Apartment House Study Recreation -Parks Element of the General Plan Mobilehome Park Study Review of Sign Ordinance Review of Commercial Zoning in the City Procedures of the Planning Commission Policy on Zone Changes and Conditional Use Permits Commissioner Sonju stated that she wished the Advisory Traffic Committee to look into the various "walk" and "don't walk" signs which are used in Europe and various areas of the United States versus those which are presently being used in the City It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unani- mously carried to request that this matter be brought before the Advisory Traffic Committeeo ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10 01 p m ATTEST: SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN OFE PLANNING COMMISSI MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD November 19, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4°17 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding. PRESENT: Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT: None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Development Coordinator Eli Hernandez, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to change the word "bound", appearing on the second page, second paragraph, to "not bound" in the October 1, 1970 Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded carried to approved the Minutes of October 1, It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded carried to continue the consideration of the 1970 until the next regular meeting by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously 1970 as corrected by Commissioner Warren, and unanimously Minutes of October 15 and November 5, STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS - The Secretary read a letter addressed to the Commission from Mrs D B Boggs, Southgate, California, which indicated her concern with the building situation in Cypress and how it relates to apartments In her letter, Mrs Boggs indicated that she knew of several developers which had lost interest in Cypress as a possible site for development due to the so-called "apartment freeze " The Comission dis- cussed Mrs Boggs' letter at length The Secretary indicated that a study could be made by the Commission relative to this subject showing what revenues would be lost to the City by declining to allow apartments to be constructed It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to request the Planning Director to reply to Mrs Boggs' letter and invite her to discuss the matter with the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unanimously carried to request the Planning staff to initiate a study to determine what the economic effect has been as a result of the recent policy on apartments in Cypress In response from Commissioner Evans, Mr Hernandez indicated that a report of this nature would most likely be ready for the Commission by the second meeting of January, 1971 In response to a request by the Secretary, it was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to place the consideration of an extension of Variance No. V-288 and Conditional Use Permit No C-233 on the evening agenda It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unanimously carried to place the consideration of continuation of Conditional Use Permit No C-239 on the evening agenda. - 1 - Planning Commission Minutes November 19, 1970 The Secretary indicated that Commissioner Ricker had prepared a written statement to the Commission concerning the Lincoln Avenue study Commissioner Ricker presented his report to the Commission The Secretary suggested that this report be submitted to the Staff for review and subsequently resubmitted to the Commission with the comments of the Staff attached It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to have the Staff review Commissioner Ricker°s report and then discuss it with the attached comments at a later meeting. Chairman Cardoza presented maps which had been prepared relative to the Santa Ana River Study and led the Commission in a discussion and explanation of what has taken place to date and what is planned for the future RECESS= Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5 20 p m until 7°30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER' The meeting was called back to order at 7°32 p m with the following Commissioners present: PRESENT° Commissioners Sonju, Warren, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT. Commissioner Ricker Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission George R Putnam, Assistant City Attorney John Murphy, and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley ORAL COMMUNICATIONSo Augustine G Garcia, 4902 Cathy Avenue, Cypress addressed the Commission and stated that he wished the record be clarified on his present address and that it was not 11731 Valley View Street, Cerritos, California as presented in the application There being no further oral communications, the Chairman declared that the Commis- sion would proceed to Item 1 PUBLIC HEARING RE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 143 --ALEX H DAVIDSON. The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider the continu- ation of the consideration of an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use his home to make boat covers located at 4047 Brighton Circle, Cypress The Chairman announced the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-109 which stated that this matter had been continued from the meeting of November 5, 1970, in order to give the applicant an opportunity to appear to answer inquiries from the Commission Alex H. Davidson, 4047 Brighton Circle, Cypress„ addressed the Commission and stated that this would be a supplement to his regular employment He stated that the only equipment involved was a sewing machine that could be stored in a similar manner as a domestic sewing machine Mr Davidson indicated that he kept the sewing machine in the garage and brought it out only when he needed it in the course of his business The applicant indicated that at no time would there be such equipment or material in the garage that would prohibit the parking of two vehicles there - 2 - Planning Commission Minutes November 19, 1970 In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Evans, the applicant explained how a boat cover was made The applicant further indicated that during the process the cover could be stored and the machine put aside so that there were no permanent structures of any kind in his garage in conjunction with this occupation. In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner no material on the premises and purchased job. Sonju, the applicant stated that he stored material only as needed to complete a The Secretary indicated that, upon hearing the testimony of the applicant, he would recommend that if this application were approved that it be subject to the following conditions; 1. A business license shall be obtained 2 The applicant shall at all times pation Criteria 3 The applicant shall at all times his garage The Secretary stated that there had been no to this application meet the standards of the Home Occu- maintain two legal parking spaces in written or oral communications relative Chairman Cardoza declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No 143 subject to the conditions as outlined by the Secre- tary The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 146--IDELLE M HABERMAN: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of her home to make artificial flower arrangements located at 4050 Avenida Sevilla, Cypress COMMISSIONER RICKER ARRIVED AT 7 50 P M The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-110 which outlined the nature of the request. The Secretary then read a written communication which had been submitted by the applicant, addressed to her from the Tanglewood North Home Owners Association which indicated that the Home Owners Association had no objections to the granting of this permit based on the information provided them by Mrs Haberman The Secretary indicated that other than the communication received from the Tangle- wood North Home Owners Association that there had been no written or oral communi- cations relative to this request There being no further communications, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve Home Occupation Permit No 146 subject to the following conditions° - 3 - Planning Commission Minutes November 19, 1970 1. A business license shall be obtained 2 The applicant shall at all times meet the standards of the Home Occupa- tion Criteria. 3 The use shall not generate or attract any unusual traffic 4. No power equipment shall be used. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT: ALL AYES PUBLIC HEARING RE. ZONE CHANGE N0. Z -189 --FROST CONSTRUCTION CO : The Chairman declared that this was the time and place to consider an application for Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90, to change the zone of a certain parcel of land from R-1 (Single -Family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple -Family Resi- dential) on property generally located 414 feet north of Ball Road on the east side of Bloomfield Street, requested by Frost Construction Co , 7332 Florence, Downey, Californian and known as Zone Change No Z-189 The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-111 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff's recommendation for approval. Jess Frost, 7332 Florence, Downey, addressed the Commission and indicated that he was purchasing this property subject to the granting of this zone change Mr Frost indicated that he intended to develop this property with two-story apartment dwel- lings which would cater to the newly married The applicant further indicated that he felt a zone change to R-3 would serve as a natural buffer between the Tanglewood Townhouses and the commercial shopping center to the south of the subject property The applicant also stated that the size and shape cf the parcel seemed to be extremely inappropriate for single-family residential development. Upon request of the Chairman, the Assistant City Attorney indicated that what the Commission was looking at here was what the highest and best use of the land would be Mr Murphy indicated that the Commission could first look at the cor- rectness of the present zoning, second to the changes in the surrounding property since this property was zoned, and could then decide on the basis of testimony whether the highest and best use of the subject property is now different from that which it was originally zoned Richard Brown, 9835 Via Sonoma, Cypress, addressed the Commission and stated that his concern was in the development which would take place on the property if it were to be rezoned. Mr. Brown stated that he would have no objections to the re- zoning of this property if he would have some assurance that the development which would subsequently take place on the subject property would be a "quality" develop- ment James Findlay, 4026 Via Encinas, Cypress, addressed the Commission stating that he agreed with Mr Brown and would also want a "quality" development Mrs George Cox, 9845 Via Sonoma, Cypress, addressed the Commission indicating that she felt the proposed use for the property would bring in too many families. Jan Mason, Paseo do Oro, Cypress, addressed the Commission and stated that because of the number of people in the area that she was hoping that a park would be con- structed on this site. In response, the Secretary stated that a five -acre parcel - 4 - Planning Commission Minutes November 19, 1970 had been selected instead of on the In response to an not know what the which would be more centrally located to all of the residents periphery of the development inquiry from Commissioner Evans, Mrs. Mason stated that she would highest and best use of this land would be., Kathleen Gallegos 4038 Via Encinas, Cypress, addressed the Commission and stated that she was in opposition to any more high density development in the immediate area which would be the result of this rezoning In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, Mrs Gallegos indicated that specifically she was objecting because of the increased noise which she felt would be created, additional parking problems, etc which she felt high-density developments generated Jack Best 4032 Via Encinas, Cypress, addressed the Commission and expressed his concern with the type of people which would be living in this apartment development if it were built as a result of the rezoning Jess Frost readdressed the Commission and stated that if he were to develop this parcel of land with apartments that due to the low cost of land in this area that it would not have to be a high density development in order to be profitable. He further stated that he would be able to alleviate some of the concern over off-street parking by stating that the parking requirements in Cypress were such that all of his parking would be off of the street with provisions for guest parking Mr. Frost further stated that he felt the apartments would be a buffer to the noise generated by the shopping center Richard Brown readdressed the Commission and reaffirmed his desire for a quality development for this parcel of land Mrs George Cox readdressed the Commission and voiced concern over the use of the south wall which bordered Tanglewood and how it was presently used James Hill, Tanglewood, addressed the Commission and stated that he had selected a single-family dwelling for himself and his family because he felt that the single-family home owners were "different" from the apartment dweller The Secretary stated that there had been no written communications concerning this application There was a discussion among the Commission concerning the alternatives in the zoning of this parcel of land and what the highest and best use might be The Com- mission considered the changing status of the land which surrounded the subject property and how that might affect the present zoning of this parcel and its irregular shape It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to recommend approval of Zone Change No Z-189 to the City Council Commissioner Evans stated that she believed that the R-3 zone would provide the highest and best use for the subject property and she also pointed out that this is a suggested land use as recommended in the revised Land Use Element of the Cypress General Plan which the Planning Commission will be reviewing soon Commissioner Warren stated that he felt that a lower density would be more favor- able for this parcel of property -5- Planning Commission Minutes November 19, 1970 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote AYES° Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Cardoza and Evans NOES_ Commissioner Warren ABSENT None CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT 8°44 P M THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 849 P M WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS° The Chairman declared that the Commission would now consider the request for an extension of Conditional Use Permit No C-233 and Variance No V-288 The Secretary stated that there had been a written request received from Donald J Fears Architect representing the owner of this property stating that the working drawings and specifications for the project had nearly been completed, however the time extension was necessary in order to arrive at some agreement between the City of Cypress and the property owners in regard to the Landmark Tree situated on this parcel of land Mr. Fears stated in his communication that the street improvement work, site grading work, and landscape drawings and specifications cannot be com- pleted until this agreement is settled The request is for an extension of 90 days on both permits. The Secretary then read the original conditions of Condi- tional Use Permit No C-233 It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to extend Conditional Use Permit No C-233 for a period of 90 days. The motion carried by the following roll call vote° TO WIT. ALL AYES The Secretary read the original conditions on Variance No V-288 It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to extend Variance No V-288 for a period of 90 days The motion carried by the following roll call vote, TO WIT° ALL AYES The Chairman announced that the Commission would now consider the continuation of consideration of Conditional Use Permit No C-239, requested by Donald H. Spengler, The Secretary stated that plot plans and elevations had been received from the appli- cant for the Commission's consideration Mr. Putnam indicated that Mr° Spengler had stated that the new building would be resurfaced and there would be an addition of an eyebrow on the first floor level so as to make the two buildings compatible with one another Commissioner Evans stated that upon inspecting the property she had noted that the existing garages were in a deteriorating condition and would appear to need some rehabilitation. She stated that she felt that those garages should be brought up to the same quality as the new garages as it would be part of a totally integrated development In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the Secretary stated that he did not know if the applicant would be willing to refurbish the old garages, however he had indicated a desire to bring the older building up to the quality of the new development 6 Planning Commission Minutes November 19, 1970 In response to a statement by Commissioner Warren, the Secretary indicated that the applicant would be required to plant those trees required of him by the Public Works Department It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Chairman Cardoza to continue the consideration of Conditional Use Permit No C-239 to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission in order to request the applicant°s presence to answer inquiries from the Commission The motion carried by the following roll call vote TO WIT' ALL AYES ADJOURNMENT; There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 915 p m ATTEST 2.6a.(Well ' SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMI ON CHAIRMAN OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD December 3, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4.08 p m on Thursday, December 3, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT. Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, and Evans ABSENT' None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission Eli Hernandez and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Sonju seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of October 15, 1970 subject to a possible correc- tion on page one concerning the date of approval of the Minutes of October 1, 1970 It was moved by Commissioner Ricker seconded by Commissioner Warren and unani- mously carried to continue the approval of the Minutes of November 5 and November 19, 1970 until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING RE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 147 --JAMES D. DUNN• The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home as an office for his business as a glass installer and cutter located at 9838 Via Sonoma, Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-112 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff's recommendation for approval subject to a communica- tion from the Tanglewood North Home Owners Association James D Dunn, 9838 Via Sonoma, addressed the Commission and presented a letter from the Tanglewood North Home Owners Association dated December 1, 1970 The Secretary read the letter to the Commission which stated that the Home Owners Association had no objections to the issuance of a home occupation permit to Mr Dunn so long as there was no increased truck traffic as a result of this business and there was no storage of materials on the premises There being no further communications, the public hearing was declared closed by the Chairman It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Warren to approve Home Occupation Permit No 147 subject to the following conditions: 1 A business license shall be obtained 2 The applicant shall at all times meet the standards of the Home Occupa- tion Criteria The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. TO WIT. ALL AYES - 1 - Planning Commission Minutes December 3 1970 PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 148 --JOHN G. WILEN. The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home at 5428 Vista Fortuna as an office Mr Wilen is an engineering sales, manufac- turer's representative The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-113 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff's recommendation for approval John Wilen, 5428 Vista Fortuna addressed the Commission and in response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, the applicant stated that he sold various types of electronic products, specifically alarm systems The applicant further stated that he had no use for a truck because his materials were so small and that the only use of the home would be for the accomplishment of paper work In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the applicant stated that his customers were various companies and private homeowners In reslionse to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker the applicant stated that he will be doing no installation work only selling There being no further communications, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Home Occupation Permit No 148 subject to the following conditions• 1 A business license shall be obtained 2 The applicant shall at all times meet the standards of the Home Occupa- tion Criteria The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: TO WIT ALL AYES STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS - The Secretary addressed the Commission stating that Peter Giovannoni had submitted the site plans for the proposed development at 9741 Graham Street as per Condi- tion No 12 in Conditional Use Permit No C-229 The Secretary outlined the history of this conditional use permit and the nature of the business before the Commission at this time The Secretary then read Condition No 12 which stated that "Approval shall be subject to architectural review to include elevations, site plans, and landscape architecture " The Secretary read all of the conditions from this Conditional Use Permit which would pertain to Condition No 12 and indicated that, upon his review of the matter that the applicant has met all of the required conditions as set forth in Conditional Use Permit No C-229 Chairman Cardoza stated that he felt due to the blankness of the north wall that he felt a landscape screening would be quite appropriate to break up the starkness of the wall He further stated that if the Commission wished that they could consider the site plans and architecture and he would be glad to meet with the applicant's architect to discuss the landscaping of this portion of the project - 2 - Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 1970 Peter A Giovannoni, 1784 W Palomar, Anaheim, addressed the Commission and in response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, Mr Giovannoni stated that he had planned for a three-foot planter along that wall which abutts the R-1 zone in addition to tall planting against the same wall plus a curb in front of that for the cars Commissioner Evans stated that she would recommend that the wood trim facade be continued along all elevations Chairman Cardoza recommended that there be a tree pocket in front of the garage facade in order to soften the elevation of the garages In response to a request by Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary outlined the recom- mendations which had been made by the Commission concerning the submitted plans. 1 There shall be a planting area long the south property line along the open space parking with there to be a three-foot planter in that area with low shrubbery as well as vertical planting and an eight inch high curb 2 The wood trim shown on the east elevation shall be carried to the other elevations for consistency of architecture 3 The Commission may meet with the applicant's landscape architect to review the details of the landscaping as shown on the plans. 4 There shall be vertical planting on the north and west sides of the property 5 There shall be a tree pocket in the walk in front of the garage facade 6 Bumper guards shall be placed in the garages to protect the existing wall on the south side It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commission Evans, and unanimously carried to approve the elevations and site plan subject to the conditions as listed above It was moved by Commissioner Ricker seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried to require that a detailed landscaping plan be approved by the Planning Department prior to the installation of landscaping The Secretary indicated that a report had been submitted by the Public Works Department outlining the street improvement program Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley outlined the history of the report and then read the proposed projects and outlined the nature of each project Mr Coakley answered inquiries from the Commission The Secretary suggested that the Commission might wish to look into the use of monies for landscaping in conjunction with the proposed improvements Chairman Cardoza requested the Secretary to inquire as to when the City Council would be considering the Townscape Element of the General Plan It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Ricker, and unani- mously carried to request that the Chairman prepare a communication to the Council reflecting the viewpoint of the Commission in relation to the use of funds for landscaping in conjunction with public works improvements and the necessity of landscaping as an integral part of this public works program, also consideration of the Townscape Element of the General Plan by the City Council - 3 - Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 1970 RECESS: Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 5.50 p m until 7.30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called back to order at 7 33 p m that evening with the following Commissioners present: PRESENT Commissioners Ricker, Sonju, Warren, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT. None Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission Eli Hernandez, Assistant City Attorney John Murphy and Assistant City Engineer Ray Coakley ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Tom Makino, architect representing Daniel Marquez, addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant would like to have the Commission consider amending the proposed zone change from R-4 to PD (Planned Development) have it readvertised and another public hearing set to hear the matter The Chairman pointed out that this would be taken into consideration daring the hearing of this matter CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, C -239 --DONALD H. SPENGLER• The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the continuation of public hearing of an application for conditional use permit to allow the construc- tion of four two-bedroom, two-story units on property located at 5552 Orange Avenue, Cypress The Chairman announced the public hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-114 which stated that this matter had been continued from the previous meeting in order to have the applicant present to answer inquiries from the Commission The Secretary then referred to Planning Staff Report PC#70-108, dated October 23 1970 and stated that there had been two additions to the recommendations made in this report, these being the following 1 This development shall conform to the proposed Townscape Element of the General Plan in terms of the number and types of trees to be planted 2 The Commission shall give consideration to the upgrading of the existing structures located a7 the rear of the subject property in order to give architectural and structural continuity to the proposed development Ralph Bernard 10666 Westminster Avenue, Garden Grove, addressed the Commission and stated that he would be representing Mr Spengler as the applicant was still out of town due to previous business commitments Mr Bernard stated that he had been given instructions by Mr Spengler to tell the Planning Commission that he fully intends to bring those structures located on the rear of the subject property up to the standards of the proposed development to be located on the front portion of the property in order to make the development uniform In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Warren, Mr Bernard stated that he felt Mr Spengler would have no objections to putting in the necessary numbers and types of tress as would be required by the proposed Townscape Element of the General Plan - 4 - Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 1970 Chairman Cardoza requested that Commissioner Evans outline those items which had been discussed by the Commission to date in conjunction with this request Commissioner Evans proceeded to outline those items which she had noted during the progress of the hearings In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker Mr Bernard stated that Mr Spengler did not intend to have the eyebrow treatment to the rear or on the sides of the apartments Mr Bernard stated that the trim was extended for a few feet on the sides of the structures which gave the appearance of continuing around the sides of the buildings The Secretary stated that there had been no written communications relative to this application In response to an inquiry from the Secretary, Mr Murphy read those sections of the Code pertaining to time limits relative to taking action on conditional use permits The Assistant City Attorney then stated that a failure to act at this meeting could be treated as a denial by the Commission as a continuation to the next regular meeting would carry the hearing beyond the 40 -day time limit within which to act The Commission could, however, continue the matter if they had the con- sent of the applicant, or his representative If this were to occur, then the con- tinuation would not be considered a denial Commissioner Warren stated that he would like to move to approve Conditional Use Permit No C-239 subject to the following conditions. 1 The applicant shall submit elevations to the Planning Department for approval 2 The applicant shall conform to the proposed Townscape Element of the General Plan as closely as possible 3 The applicant shall upgrade the existing structures to the rear of the property in order to conform to the proposed development Commissioner Ricker stated that he would be in favor of extending the consideration of this conditional use permit to the next meeting as he would definitely like to have the applicant himself present in order to get positive answers to the ques- tions which had been asked and also so that rear elevations could be presented to the Commission for consideration Mr Bernard stated that he felt to continue this matter again would place a fur- ther financial hardship on Mr Spengler In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Ricker, Mr Bernard stated that he did not know whether Mr Spengler would agree to a block wall around the subject property as Mr Spengler had spoken of utilizing the existing fencing and continu- ing it around the property It was moved by Commissioner Evans seconded by Commissioner Sonju, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Evans, and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Conditional Use Permit No C-239 subject to the following conditions 1 A business license shall be obtained 2 All drainage fees shall be paid 3 Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer 4 The applicant shall conform to the Fire Zone 2 requirements of the Building Code Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 1970 The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-116 which outlined the nature of the request and requested that the Planning Commission continue its consideration of this case to a later date when more extensive exhibits could be presented Tom Makino, representative for the applicant addressed the Commission and stated some of the reasons that the mobile home park had been plotted as it had In response to an inquiry from Mr Murphy Mr Makino stated that the density of the proposed park was eight mobile homes per acre Mr Murphy stated that if the Commission were to consider PD zoning that to his knowledge at this time PD zoning would not be applicable to this particular develop- ment as it required a minimum building size of 10 000 square feet or four to five mobile homes per acre Mr Murphy stated that this was considerably less than that proposed by the applicant Mr Makino readdressed the Commission and stated reasons why he felt the Commission should approve the conditional use permit Bob Hopkins 4192 Avenida Madrid addressed the Commission and stated that he felt that if this conditional use permit were approved that it should include adequate provisions for guest parking as the location was bounded on two sides by arterial streets Mr Hopkins also inquired as to the amount of recreational area and green space which had been included in the plans for this development and how it com- pared with the requirements of the City Mr Makino readdressed the Commission and explained to them where the parking would be and how much area had been alotted to guest parking He stated that he felt that the parking which was provided was more than adequate as his parking had been based on parking facilities comparable to those for single-family dwellings In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sonju, the Assistant City Attorney stated that a time limit could be placed on a conditional use permit restricting it to a transitional use Bob Hopkins readdressed the Commission and inquired as to the use of land as an interim use Hugh Kerr readdressed the Commission and requested that a rendering be prepared of the proposed development showing the exterior appearance of the mobile home park for the benefit of the public It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Warren to continue the consideration of this matter to the first meeting in January Commissioner Evans stated that she does not feel that it is proper to consider a conditional use permit at the same time that a zone change is being considered on the same property The Secretary stated that if the Commission continues the matter that it will leave time for the staff to adequately explore the problems involved in this matter Chairman Cardoza stated that he felt it to be pointless to continue the consider- ation of this matter as he felt it gave false hopes to the applicant The motion carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Commissioners Ricker Sonju and Warren NOES• Commissioners Cardoza and Evans ABSENT None - 8 - Planning Commission Minutes December 3 1970 Commissioner Warren indicated that he would like the staff to look into alternate uses for this property and how feasible a park would be on the subject property REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS. Chairman Cardoza read a communication he had received in regards to the Santa Ana River Study He stated that he felt it important to act on this matter so that he may report the Commissions' feelings at the next meeting regarding this matter Chairman Cardoza then directed the Secretary to contact the consultant on this matter as soon as possible so that a presentation can be made to the Commission and the Commission can make a recommendation on this matter as soon as possible The Secretary outlined the nature of the proposed home occupation permit ordinances to the Planning Commission explaining that they were drafts which had been pre- pared by John Murphy Mr Hernandez pointed out that one of the ordinances would require Council action while the second would not The Secretary further stated that the Commissioners would be sent copies of the ordinances so that they may study them and be prepared to act on this matter ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, the Chair- man declared the meeting adjourned at 10.35 p m CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSIO ATTEST. SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMIS ON MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD December 17, 1970 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4 21 p m on Thursday December 17, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Cardoza presiding PRESENT• Commissioners Warren, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT' Commissioners Ricker and Sonju Also present was Secretary of the Planning Commission Eli Hernandez MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Evans and unani- mously carried by all present to continue the consideration of the.Minutes of November 5 and December 3 1970 to the next regular meeting of the Planning Com- mission PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO' 149 --JOHN LAPUTZ• The Chairman announ._ed that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home as a mailing address and office for his business as a distributor and vendor of goods located at 9827 Via Sonoma Street, Cypress The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-118 which outlined the nature of the request and the staff's recommendation for approval The Secretary stated that a letter had been received from the Tanglewood Home Owners Association which indicated that they had no objections to the granting of this permit in accordance with the information which had been supplied to them COMMISSIONER SONJU ARRIVED AT 4.24 P M John Laputz, 9827 Via Sonoma, Cypress, addressed the Commission and stated that he would answer any questions which the Commission had of him In answer to inquiries from Commissioner Evans the applicant stated that the size of the vending machines he would store were approximately the size of a typewriter, that the machines would only be stored from one to two days until he had a new location for them and that the type of merchandise which the machines dispensed was toiletries The Secretary stated that there had been no oral communications or written com- munications on this matter except for the letter from Tanglewood. There being no further questions of the applicant, the public hearing was declared closed It was moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Sonju to approve Home Occupation Permit No 149 subject to the following conditions• 1 A business license shall be obtained 2 The applicant shall at all times meet the standards of the Home Occupa- tion Criteria - 1 - Planning Commission Minutes December 17 1970 3 The applicant shall at all times maintain two legal parking spaces in his garage The motion carried by the following roll call vote AYES Commissioners Sonju, Warren, Cardoza and Evans NOES. None ABSENT• Commissioner Ricker PUBLIC HEARING RE. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO 150 --GENE H. AND BERNICE M LIND: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an application for a home occupation permit to allow the applicant to use a portion of his home as an office in his business of contacting wholesalers of produce, handicrafts and display equipment located at 9924 Barcelona Lane The Chairman declared the public hearing open and requested the staff to present its report The Secretary presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-119 which outlined -the nature of the request and the staff's recommendation for approval Mr. Hernandez indicated that Mr Lind called earlier in the afternoon indicating that.there had been a death in the family and he would not be able to attend the public hearing The Secretary stated that he had spoken with Mr Lind on the telephone. and had visited the residence The Secretary indicated that Mr Lind had told him that by produce he meant organic food The applicant indicated that there was such a large demand for organic foods that he would drop ship the food to those who had placed orders directly from the manufacturer with no storage of any merchandise on his premises Mr Lind also indicated to Mr Hernandez that the handicrafts which he mentioned were small items that are imported directly from the manufacturer to the retailer with only paper work to be done at his home In response to inquiries from the Secretary Mr Lind indicated that there would be no storage of any equipment or merchandise in the garage or house The Secretary stated that there had been no written or oral communications relative to this matter Commissioner Warren stated that due to the nature of the application that he did not feel it necessary for the applicant to be present and therefore he felt the Commission could act on this matter during this meeting There being no further communications, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren to approve Home Occupation Permit No 150 subject to the following conditions: 1 A business license shall be obtained 2 The applicant shall at all times meet the standards of the Home Occupa- tion Criteria 3 The applicant shall at all times maintain two legal parking spaces in his garage 4 There shall be no storage of equipment or merchandise on the premises The motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES• Commissioners Sonju, Warren, Cardoza and Evans NOES None ABSENT: Commissioner Ricker 2 Planning Commission Minutes December 17, 1970 STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS CHAIRMAN CARDOZA DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AC4.35 P M TO ADJOURN TO THE EMPLOYEE LOUNGE THE MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 4:45 P M WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT EXCEPT COMMISSIONER RICKER The Secretary reported that he had discussed the applicability of PD (Planned Development) zoning to mobile home parks with James Erickson City Attorney and John Murphy, Deputy City Attorney After discussion, it was decided that a mobile home park could be developed in a PD zone Mr Hernandez asked the Commission if they wished to initiate a zone change for Daniel Marquez from R-1 to PD The Secretary reminded the Commission that under a PD zone that they would be able to ask for much more material in the way of exhibits than they would be able to under a regular zone The Secretary announced that the City Council had requested a joint meeting with the Planning Commission at 4 p m on Monday, January 11, 1971 The Secretary stated that the City Council has requested that the Planning Com- mission consider two parking spaces minimum for all multiple -family units when they review the subject of multiple -family dwellings in order to arrive at an acceptable ordinance Discussion ensued amongst the Commission relative to this matter The Secretary indicated that the City Council would like the Planning Commission to initiate a public hearing in order to eliminate the acreage requirement in the PD zone Mr Hernandez stated that he had received a bulletin from the University of California at Irvine concerning three courses which will be taught that are of interest to planners and Commissioners The Secretary outlined the nature of the classes and the fees Chairman Cardoza indicated that he felt the Commission should consider the topic of Procedures and Exhibits which the Planning Commission had listed as its first study topic The Secretary stated that he felt the fees should be raised since it costs the City more to process the application than the fee which is now charged There was a general discussion among the Commissioners concerning the fees schedule The Secretary showed the Commission how, on a cost basis, that a higher fee could be justified Relative to a list of considerations which the Secretary had given the Commissioners, there was a discussion as to what exhibits should be provided by the applicant It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Warren that it be recommended to the City Council to change the fee schedule as follows. 1 Zone Change from $75 (present fee) to $125 (suggested new fee), 2 Conditional Use Permit from $50 (present fee) to $125 (suggested new fee), 3 Variance from $50 (present fee) to $75 (suggested new fee) Commissioner Evans expressed con. ern as to whether or not the Commission should consider more than just these three fees at this time 3 Planning Commission Minutes December 17 1970 The motion was unanimously carried by all present Relative to the exhibits and presentation, the Secretary explained how the pre- paration of the location map showing zoning, and location map showing land use could be prepared Mr Hernandez then suggested that a list of adjacent property owners be added to the list of requirements As directed by Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary is to prepare exhibits for use examples by the Commission for presentation at the next Commission meeting as It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously carried by all Commissioners present that the applicant shall prepare a location map showing zoning a location map showing land use transparencies of the afore- mentioned maps, and a list of the adjacent property owners to correspond with those lots shown on the maps with the Secretary to prepare examples of all these exhibits for consideration by the Commission There was a general discussion among the Commission as to whether or not they would wish to have transparencies of the plot plans The question of cost of the trans- parencies was discussed at length as well as who should be responsible for having the transparencies prepared It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried by all Commissioners present that the applicant shall prepare and bear the cost of transparencies of the plot plans and elevations It was moved by Commissioner Sonju seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried by ali Commissioners present that the staff will prepare 35mm slides when it feels they are necessary to the presentation and the City shall bear the cost of these slides It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to continue the consideration of the zone change application and conditional use permit application to the evening session RECESS. Chairman Cardoza declared a recess at 6 p m until 7.30 p m that evening CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called back to order that evening with the following Commissioners present: PRESENT Commissioners Sonju, Warren, Cardoza and Evans ABSENT. Commissioner Ricker Also present were Secretary of the Planning Commission Eli Hernandez and Assistant City Attorney John Murphy PUBLIC HEARING RE. AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO 90 TO ALLOW THE PLANNING DIRECTOR TO ACT ON HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS IN LIEU OF PLANNING COMMISSION The Chairman announced that this was the time and place to consider an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 90 to permit. the Planning Director to act on home occupation permits in lieu of the Planning Commission, 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 4 Planning Commission Minutes December 17, 1970 The Secretary outlined the history of this matter and then read the proposed ordin- ances which had been prepared by the City Attorney The Secretary suggested that two changes be made' (1) that Section 123-A 3 be changed to allow for a ten-day appeal period instead of a 20 -day appeal period as was written in the ordinance and that (2) in Section 124 5 paragraph c , that the Commission consider amending this paragraph in order to eliminate the need to notify people owning property within 300 feet of the applicant's property, for home occupation permits only Mr Murphy indicated that it could be amended in such a way as to still retain the need to publish a notice of public hearing but would eliminate the need of notifying the property owners adjacent to the applicant's property by mail The Secretary stated that the proposed amendment to the Code had been noticed in the paper as required by law The Secretary stated that there had been no written or oral communications received relative to this matter In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Warren, the Secretary stated that the intent of this ordinance is tostreamline the procedure and make this an adminis- trative action carried out by the Zoning Administrator The Secretary stated that he also felt that a ten-day appeal period would be adequate, many communities use this same procedure In response to an inquiry from Chairman Cardoza, the Secretary indicated that the appeal period would start ten days after the decision had been made. In response to an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza, Mr Murphy indicated that the appeal period ij the time within which the applicant or any other interested party may file an appeal however the hearing need not take place within that time period Mr. Murphy pointed out that this model ordinance was a proposal made for the Com- mission's benefit and they could modify it as they felt necessary There was a general discussion among the Commission as to who they felt the Zoning Administrator should be It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried by all Commissioners present to close the public hearing It was moved by Commissioner Warren and seconded by Commissioners Evans that a resolution be prepared for adoption recommending to the City Council that they adopt this resolution which would amend the Zoning Ordinance No 90 to authorize the Zoning Administrator to consider and determine applications for home occupation permits as outlined in the proposed ordinance with the following corrections: 1 Section 123-A 3 shall be changed to allow for a ten day, rather than a twenty day appeal period 2 Section 124 5, paragraph c , shall be amended such that all property owners within 300' of the applicant's property need not be personally notified as to the filing of the home occupation permit The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES Commissioners Sonju, Warren, Cardoza, and Evans NOES. None ABSENT: Commissioner Ricker The Secretary indicated that he would like to bring this matter back to the next regular Commission meeting to give the Staff the opportunity to study each section of the proposed ordinance and prepare the necessary resolution - 5 - Planning Commission Minutes December 17, 1970 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Cardoza announced that the Commission had continued the consideration of new application forms for conditional use permits and zone changes from the after- noon to the evening session The Secretary suggested that the Planning (bmmission might move to change from the present application forms to the proposed forms subject to approval and review by the City Attorney Chairman Cardoza questioned the necessity of including a question concerning deed restrictions in the petition for amendment to the zoning ordinance The Secretary stated that it would be advisable to delete this requirement from the application form It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Sonju and unanimously carried by all Commissioners present to direct the Secretary and City Attorney to jointly review the proposed application forms and then resubmit them for consid- eration by the Planning Commission It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to place the consideration of initiating a public hearing to consider the removal of the acreage requirement on the Planned Development Zone on the agenda It was moved by Commissioner Sonju, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to place the consideration of initiating a public hearing to change the zone of the Daniel Marquez property at Orange Avenue and Denni Street from R-1 to PD on the agenda It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Evans to advertise for a public hearing to consider the elimination of the acreage requirement in PD zoning The motion carried by the following roll call vote• AYES: Commissioners Sonju, Warren, Cardoza and Evans NOES None ABSENT Commissioner Ricker It was moved by Commissioner Sonju and seconded by Commissioner Evans to initiate a public hearing for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No 90 to change the zone of a certain parcel of land generally located at 4502 Orange Avenue, Cypress, from R-1 to PD (Planned Development) Commissioner Evans stated that she was seconding the motion, however she did not want this to be construed to mean that she was in any way endorsing the zone change The motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES• Commissioners Sonju, Warren, Cardoza and Evans NOES None ABSENT. Commissioner Ricker In response to an inquiry by Chairman Cardoza the Secretary stated that to his knowledge the consideration of the letter to the City Council from the Planning Commission in reference to the landscaping of medians and encouragement of adop- tion of the Townscape Element had not yet been placed on the agenda, however it should be considered soon 6 Planning Commission Minutes December 17, 1970 In reference to an item at the previous meeting Mr Murphy stated that he had researched the matter of putting a time limit on a conditional use permit and had found that this is acceptable, either with or without the consent of the developer In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sonju, the Secretary stated that he will try to insure that the Planning Commission is provided with an agenda for the joint meeting with the City Council on January 11, 1971 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8:20 p m ATTEST X!:r SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSI N L 7 N OF ING COMMISSION