Minutes 1977-07-21MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD
July 21, 1977
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was
called to order at 6.35 p m on Thursday, July 21, 1977 in
the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress,
California, Chairman Robert Van Allen presiding
PRESENT Commissioners Adler Friedmann, Mullen, Partin
and Van Allen
ABSENT None
Also present were Don Lamm Assistant Planner, Art Schatzeder,
Public Works Director and Elizabeth Strauss, Deputy City Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Friedmann led the pledge
to the flag.
Hearing no objections, Chairman Van Allen added Item #5 to the
agenda regarding reconsideration of the signing program for
L $ B Alignment and Item #6 regarding the annual League of
California Cities conference
MINUTES•
It was moved by Commissioner Friedmann, seconded by Commis-
sioner Mullen and unanimously carried to approve the minutes
of July 7, 1977
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Mr Lamm requested that Item #1 consideration of Tentative
Parcel Map #77-2, the Warmington Company be considered with
the second public hearing
1 Consideration of Condominium Conversion Ordinance
Mr Lamm stated he was instructed to request that this item
be continued until the Planning Director is present at the
next meeting
Mr David Recupero, representing Daon Development Corporation
1400 Quail, Newport Beach, requested that the Commission con-
sider the matter this evening He stated this is the third
Commission meeting they have attended and the property in ques-
tion was purchased last October
The Deputy City Attorney advised the Commission that recon-
sideration of the proposed ordinance should be conducted in a
public hearing since the adoption was subject to a hearing
before the Commission
It was moved by Chairman Van Allen, seconded by Commissioner
Partin and unanimously carried to direct staff to schedule
reconsideration of the proposed condominium conversion ordinance
for a public hearing on August 18
2 Sign Review - Mr Joe Tochihara
The Assistant Planner presented a memorandum dated July 15
indicating that the owner of Park Cypress R V. Storage at 5702
Lincoln Avenue proposed to modify his signing program by relo-
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cating and lowering the metal freestanding sign from 20 to 14 feet
and removing the wood freestanding sign at the west end of the
property Removal of the westerly sign he felt would provide
a better view of the interior of the property Mr Lamm trans-
mitted the plans and stated staff had no objections to the changes
There was discussion regarding the Commission's original
approval of the signing on April 7, 1977.
It was moved by Commissioner Partin and seconded by Commis-
sioner Friedmann to approve the signing program as presented
by the applicant
Commissioner Mullen stated he favored the one year review and
retention of the bond for the signing Commissioner Partin
amended the motion to retain the sign review as approved at
the April meeting
Mr Lamm read from the minutes of April 7, 1977 indicating
that the metal freestanding sign was approved subject to a con-
dition that the existing easterly wood sign shall be removed
in one year and the applicant shall post a bond to guarantee
its removal
It was moved by Commissioner Partin, seconded by Commissioner
Friedmann and unanimously carried to approve the modifications
to the signing program as presented, (relocation and lowering of
the metal 20 foot sign and removal of the westerly wood sign)
with the conditions of April 7, 1977 to remain in effect
3 Sign Review - Bank of America Building.
The Assistant Planner presented the sign plans and a memorandum
dated July 15 describing the signing program for the Bank of
America in the Cypress East Shopping Center The Bank proposed
raised black lettering identifying Bank of America on the east
west and south elevations of the building, and the "BA" logo on
the north elevation The staff recommended that, since only
two wall signs are permitted per use, the signing on the north
and east elevations should be eliminated
Chairman Van Allen announced that it was time to conduct the
public hearings He opened the following hearings and continued
them until after this item, and he continued Items #5 and 6
until after the public hearings•
PUBLIC HEARING RE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-12 -
MR FRANK CAMPBELL
PUBLIC HEARING RE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-13 -
THE WARMINGTON COMPANY
PUBLIC HEARING RE- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-14 -
CARLSON DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PUBLIC HEATING RE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-15 -
MR LARRY S GRAHAM
Mr George Randell architect reported the Bank representatives
urged that the Commission consider the original signing plans
They felt letter signing on three sides of the building was
necessary for identification since it is a freestanding building
and he stated these are standard signs
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The Commission held discussion regarding the proposed signing
program
It was moved by Commissioner Adler and seconded by Commissioner
Friedmann to approve the signing program for Bank of America
as follows• signing for the south elevation as shown on the
plans signing for the west elevation as shown on the plans,
signing for the north elevation as shown on the plans, and no
signing on the east elevation
A substitute motion was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded
by Commissioner Adler and carried with Chairman Van Allen voting
no, to approve the signing program as stated in the original
motion and include a logo sign on the east elevation.
Chairman Van Allen felt there was insufficient justification
for the sign on the east elevation and that it would attract
little trade from the shopping center across Valley View Street
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished
to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda There was
no one who wished to speak
PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO
CAMPBELL Chairman Van Allen announced that
and place for the public hearing to consider
lish, operate and maintain a pet store to be
Ball Moody Shopping Center at 5024 Bali Road
hearing and asked for the staff's report
77-12 - MR FRANK
this was the time
a request to estab-
located within the
He opened the
Mr Lamm presented Staff Report #77-25 dated July 14 describing
the application for a pet store which will sell only tropical
birds and fish Staff recommended approval of the application
Mr Frank Campbell, 5123 Carita, Long Beach stated he will
specialize in tropical birds and fish since he felt this is a
growing market
Chairman Van Allen notified the applicant that there may be no
additional signing in the center other than the wall signing on
the building The applicant stated this was understood
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in support
or in opposition to C U P #77-12 No one wished to speak in
support or opposition
It was moved by Commissioner Friedmann and seconded by Commis-
sioner Mullen to approve Conditional Use Permit No 77-12 sub-
ject to the condition that the hours of operation will be 10
a m to 9 p m , seven days a week The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote
AYES• 5 COMMISSIONERS
NOES
ABSENT
0 COMMISSIONERS
0 COMMISSIONERS
Adler, Friedmann, Mullen,
Partin & Van Allen
None
None
Chairman Van Allen closed the public hearing
PUBLIC HEARING RE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-13 - THE
WARMINGTON COMPANY Chairman Van Allen announced that this
was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a
request to establish a planned industrial development on 23
acres of land situated at the southeasterly corner of Cerritos
Avenue and Walker Street He opened the hearing and stated
Item #1 regarding Tentative Parcel Map #77-2 would be considered
at this time also
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The Assistant Planner presented Staff Report #77-23 dated July
6 describing the application for a planned industrial develop-
ment consisting of office and other business/retail facilities,
warehouse and various light industrial uses The property is
proposed to be subdivided into 29 lots ranging in size from
0 3 to 3 6 acres and the building size will range from about
6900 to 18 600 square feet Mr Lamm presented the plot plans,
elevations and the parcel map He made a slide presentation
of several industrial parks in the county He reported the
Traffic Commission reviewed and approved the plans as presented.
Commissioner Mullen indicated he favored a sidewalk along
Walker Street and felt it would be necessary if the property
to the south develops in the future The staff reported that
a two directional bike/pedestrian trail is proposed on the west
side of Walker Street and will be installed at the time of con-
struction of the underground storm drain
Mr Howard Thompson, representing the Warmington Company stated
the staff report accurately describes the project and the
staff recognizes that their intent with the land plan is
to provide flexibility to react to market demands He stated
with a combination of buildings or parcels they can accommodate
any type of tenant He reported they propose attractive land-
scaping utilizing mounding and the buildings will be earth
tone colors
Mr Dick Schmit, representing the engineer for the project,
17782 Sky Park Drive Irvine discussed several of the condi-
tions of approval The applicant requested that the Commission
make a finding that this project does not conflict with Section
66474 of the State Subdivision Map Act and include this in
Condition #39 He requested that Condition #6 be changed to
include in the CCR's the requirement for maintenance of the
landscaping, irrigation and parkways Mr Schmit requested
that Condition #11 be modified to require undersidewalk drains
only in the areas where sidewalks are proposed Regarding
Condition #25, he requested that driveway widths, except for
entrances on Cerritos and Walker, be 25 rather than 30 feet
Staff clarified the conditions which were questioned by the
applicant
Chairman Van Allen suggested that Condition #34 require that
any on-site lighting not produce glare on adjacent properties
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or
in opposition No one wished to speak in support or in oppo-
sition
The Assistant Planner reported that the front setbacks will be
25 feet and the side yard setbacks 20 feet In response to
questionning he stated that a sidewalk could be provided along
Walker either in the public right of way or in the setback
area without disturbing the building plans
The Public Works Director stated the City has had no experience
with 25 foot wide driveways as proposed for the interior streets
but that he had no objections to this width Chairman Van Allen
noted several inaccuracies on the tentative map regarding drive-
way widths and the staff indicated these would be corrected on
the final map Mr Thompson stated their experience has shown
that 25 foot wide driveways would be sufficient for the size of
buildings proposed
Mr Thompson discussed building and parking layout and reported
that each tenant would be able to secure his own parking area
with fencing He reported each unit will have its own trash
enclosure He stated they concentrated the landscaping around
the exterior of the project rather than in the parking areas
He stated they did not propose access to the railroad because
of the small size of the buildings He indicated that several
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of the single tenant buildings may be constructed and landscaped
to demonstrate the type of quality they will demand under the
CC$R's and several of the lots may be sold prior to completion
of the total project
Commissioner Mullen asked if the property would be cleared of
debris and structures prior to construction and if fencing was
proposed on the south and east property lines Chairman Van Allen
stated Condition #4 requires clearing of the property He
suggested adding Condition #42 to require that plans for any
walls fencing or screening be submitted for Planning Commission
review and approval
Mr Thompson stated they felt a masonry wall on the south prop-
erty line was unnecessary next to the railroad right of way He
felt the tenants would want to secure their property and that
cyclone fencing with redwood would be satisfactory He suggested
a condition to require a block wall on the east property line if
a residential use is proposed to the east He stated there is
no need presently to screen the east side since no storage will
be allowed on the east side of the buildings in the common drive-
way area Mr Thompson reported they propose three parking
spaces per 1,000 square feet and their intent is to discourage
on -street parking within the project He stated the entrances
to the buildings will face the major streets but access to the
buildings will be from the parking areas He reported all
buildings will be grade level without loading docks He indi-
cated the loading areas doorways and driveways are adequate
for the size of buildings proposed and they do not anticipate
deliveries by very large trucks The applicants discussed with
the staff and Commission drainage of the property
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in support
Mr David Recupero, representing Daon Development Corporation,
1400 Quail Newport Beach stated he felt their company would
support the industrial development because it will provide
employment for residents of their apartment project
Commissioner Mullen felt provision should be made at this time
for pedestrian traffic on the east side of Walker since develop-
ment south of the subject property will require access to Cerritos
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Chairman
Van Allen to approve Conditional Use Permit #77-13 subject to
the original 41 conditions, added Condition #42 regarding plans
for walls and fencing, the changes to Conditions #34, #25, #6
and #11 as previously discussed and the change to Condition #21
to require that the developer grant an easement for a six foot
wide meandering sidewalk on the westerly property line adjacent
to Walker Street, and the findings contained in Section 17 3-7
of the Zoning Ordinance
Mr. Schmit stated they did not wish to construct the sidewalk
along Walker Street because it would create problems with the
drainage and would be considerably more expensive They felt
landscaping would be more effective
The Commission discussed the possibility of constructing the
sidewalk along Walker including the drainage requirements The
Public Works Director reported the property grade would have to
be raised to allow undersidewalk drainage Commissioner Mullen
suggested that drainage be allowed to flow to the driveway then
to the street rather than under the sidewalk.
Commissioners Friedmann and Van Allen indicated they preferred
landscaping to a sidewalk on Walker Chairman Van Alien felt
landscaped improvements between Katella and Cerritos would
improve the area and Commissioner Friedmann noted the bike trail
will be available on the west side of Walker
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Chairman Van Allen took a voice vote on whether to require the
sidewalk on Walker Street There were three noes by Commis-
sioners Adler, Friedmann and Van Allen and two ayes by Commis-
sioners Mullen and Partin
The conditions of approval were as follows•
1
Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for any
structure, the final building plans and elevations and
plot plans shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Planning Commission
2 Plans for the proposed landscape/irrigation system to be
undertaken in conjunction with each building shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Planning Com-
mission Required landscaping shall be installed prior
to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each
building
3 A bond shall be posted by the applicant to guarantee
maintenance of the irrigation system so that it operates
in a manner for which it was designed, and to guarantee
maintenance of all plant materials in a healthy, growing
condition free of weeds and litter for a period of not
less than twelve (12) months, to the specifications of
the City staff
4 All existing structures and improvements located on the
subject property shall be removed to the specifications
of the Building Superintendent A demolition permit
shall be obtained if required by the City Code
5 Existing landmark trees at the development site shall be
saved where possible Any removal of a landmark tree
shall be approved by the Planning Director
The parkway area of all streets not improved with sidewalks
shall be landscaped, irrigated and maintained by the prop-
erty owners in accordance with the CC$R's which will be
submitted for City staff approval
7 Street trees (15 gallon) 40 feet on center shall be in
stalled along streets in conformance with the street tree
policy of the Public Works Department The type of trees
shall be as required under the Townscape and Urban Design
Element of the General Plan
8 Soil in planting areas including trees shall be tested by
a qualified agricultural laboratory to determine the
organic and chemical amendments for optimum growth for
the plants specified The test results shall include con-
centration of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium pH salinity
sodium status and boron saturation extract Results of
these tests with recommendations of the agricultural
laboratory shall be furnished to the Public Works Depart-
ment for approval at least thirty (30) days prior to
planting date
9 Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the Master
Plan of Drainage
10 Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer A grading plan shall be submitted for approval
by the Engineering Division
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All on-site drainage shall be conveyed to the street by
means of an undersidewalk drain in any area where such
drainage would cross a City sidewalk
12 A cash deposit shall be posted with the City of Cypress to
cover estimated costs of constructing future local storm
drain facilities to serve the development subject to
approval of the City Engineer
13 A topograph of the area surrounding this development shall
be made to establish existing drainage patterns If the
existing natural flow of any adjoining parcel is across
the land of this development, a drainage easement shall
be granted where necessary and drainage facilities pro-
vided for that property, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer
14 Sewage flow shall be in conformance with the conditions in
the letter of agreement signed by Donald W Shaw dated
January 30, 1974
15 A Master Plan of Sewers shall be submitted for approval
by the City Engineer with plan check and inspection by the
City's Engineering Division subject to plan checking and
inspection fees
16 The sanitary sewer connection fee shall be paid by the
developer in accordance with Orange County Sanitation
District requirements
17 Walker Street (50') half street and Cerritos Avenue (50')
half street shall be dedicated and fully improved in accor-
dance with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways
18 Streets A", "B , 'C and 'D (60 right-of-way) shall be
dedicated and fully improved in accordance with the Master
Plan of Streets and Highways with a curb separation of 44
feet Sidewalks shall not be required along these interior
streets
19 The corner cutoff at Cerritos Avenue and Walker Street shall
be dedicated to the City of Cypress for roadway purposes
20 The intersection of Street "D" and Walker Street shall be
designed to align with the Race Track entrance located on
the west side of Walker Street
21 Cerritos Avenue shall be constructed with an eight -foot -wide
meandering sidewalk with jogouts provided around pole
lights, etc , per City standards
22 Street structural sections shall be based on recommendation
and soils report by a soils engineering firm acceptable to
the City Engineer with street structural sections to be
determined by using an applicable T I
23 All driveway entrances shall be constructed per City of
Cypress Standard Plan No 207
24 The proposed drive approaches on Cerritos Avenue and Walker
Street shall be designed for "Right Turn. Only" for traffic
exiting onto Cerritos Avenue and Walker Street, with the
exception of the second driveway on Walker Street south of
Cerritos where a left -turn pocket may be provided CC$R's
shall be recorded and shall be attached to the title for
this property dedicating all exit rights to Cerritos Avenue
and Walker Street from this development to the City of
Cypress, except for right -turn movements from the proposed
driveways with the exception of the second driveway on
Walker Street south of Cerritos Avenue
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25 All driveway entrances on Cerritos Avenue and Walker Street
shall be 35 feet wide All other driveways shall be
25 feet minimum width Driveways to be constructed for
right-hand movements only shall be constructed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer
26 The minimum flowline grade in streets shall be 0 20%
27 The cost of any necessary restriping of traffic lanes
on Cerritos Avenue and Walker Street shall be borne by
the Developer
28 All requirements of the County Fire Marshal shall be
satisfied
29 Necessary fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance
with Fire Department requirements and City standards
30 All secondary and primary utility services shall be
underground
31 Street lights shall be installed per City standards
32 Advance street light energy charges shall be paid
33 Wheelchair and handicap access facilities shall be in-
stalled at the intersection of Cerritos Avenue and
Walker Street Also at Cerritos Avenue and "A" Street
and all other exits onto Cerritos Avenue and Walker Street
34 Any on-site tecurity lighting shall be arranged so that
direct rays will not produce glare for street traffic
or properties adjacent to this development
35 Plan checking and inspection fees shall be paid in accor-
dance with City of Cypress Resolution No 1713
36 Final subdivision map filing fees shall be paid in accor-
dance with City of Cypress Resolution No 1713
37 Reciprocal easements between individual parcels where
shared access drives parking and maneuvering areas are
proposed shall be designated in the CC&R's guaranteeing
such provisions which shall be drafted for approval by
the City and recorded with the parcel map at the County
Recorder's Office
38 The CC$R's shall restrict fencing along common driveways
39 All requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act and
the City's Subdivision Ordinance shall be satisfied
40 Developer shall conform to all applicable provisions of
the City Code
41 The conditions of this Conditional Use Permit shall
apply to all parcels created altered or otherwise
affected by the parcel map
42 Plans for proposed walls, fencing and screening shall be
subject to Planning Commission review and approval
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote.
AYES 5 COMMISSIONERS Adler, Friedmann, Mullen,
Partin ? Van Allen
NOES• 0 COMMISSIONERS None
ABSENT 0 COMMISSIONERS None
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It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner
Friedmann and unanimously carried to approve Tentative Parcel
Map #77-2 with the finding that it is not in conflict with
Section 66474 of the State Subdivision Map Act
Chairman Van Allen closed the public hearing
RECESS- Chairman Van Allen called a recess at 10.30 p m The
meeting was called back to order at 10 40 p m with all Commis-
sioners present
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-14 - CARLSON
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Chairman Van Alien announced
that this was the time and place for the public hearing to con-
sider a request to establish, operate and maintain a fast-food,
drive-thru restaurant to be located on the northwest corner of
Orange Avenue and Valley View Street at 5981 Orange Avenue He
opened the hearing and asked for the staff report
The Assistant Planner presented Staff Report #77-24 dated July
12 describing the application for a Zantigo's Mexican food res-
taurant He also transmitted a memorandum dated July 15 which
outlined two recommendations of the Traffic Commission. one that
the easterly driveway on Orange be reduced in width to 20 feet
and designated for ingress only, and the second that the building
location be adjusted 10 feet easterly to provide an additional
10 feet for the westerly driveway width and two lane egress from
this driveway.
Chairman Van Allen asked if the applicant wished to speak
Mr. David Carlson, 923 Cardiff Anaheim, stated he read the
staff report and agrees with all conditions including those of
the Traffic Commission He stated this is a new chain in Calif-
ornia and there is one other restaurant in San Diego He reported
the trash area will be 15 feet by 4 feet by 8 feet 8 inches and
will accommodate two bins The restaurant will have a seating
capacity of 66
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in favor
There was no one speaking in favor He asked if anyone wished
to speak in opposition
Mr Steve Manuel, 5952 Lime Avenue, stated he opposed a drive-
thru restaurant because the increased traffic will be a safety
hazard for the many children walking in the area and the use
will add pollution to the area He noted there are several
schools in the vicinity and there have been numerous accidents
at Orange and Valley View
Mrs Colleen Snether, 9462 Lime Avenue, stated her home is
directly behind the subject property and that she was opposed
to the potential noise She reported that children already
throw rocks into her yard
Mr Carlson reported there is a growing trend for families eating
out and for drive-thru restaurants and the major chains are going
in this direction to be competitive He stated there is a
misconception with egress traffic and the drive-thru window
serves to meter traffic He reported they propose to construct
a six foot high block wall and plant 15 gallon trees 4 feet on
center along the westerly property line which will buffer the
residences from noise
Chairman Van Allen suggested relocating the trash area to one
of the employee parking spaces or directly to the rear of the
building He noted this would provide two parking spaces in
the northwest corner Mr Lamm reported this possibility was
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discussed with the applicant Staff felt the block wall, heavy
landscaping and relocation of the building as suggested by the
Traffic Commission will buffer the residences The Commission
reviewed the landscaping plans Commissioner Mullen suggested
the same treatment on the north property line as on the west
Mr Carlson reported they propose to plant Podocarpis trees
with bark on the ground and they will comply with staff's rec-
ommendations for landscaping of the planter areas
The Commission reviewed the signing program. •Mr Carlson
stated they are proposing minimal wall signing and a free-
standing sign He felt a monument sign would be hidden by the
landscaping He agreed to rotate the pole sign 90 degrees to
make it perpendicular to Valley View street He indicated they
are trying to establish a national image with the chimney sign
design
Mr Carlson reported they will have a special sound system for
taking orders and they try to aim the sound at the person taking
the order. He felt the wall and landscaping will buffer noise
The Commission reviewed lighting on the property and Mr Carlson
reported the spot lights 'will shine onto the building, there will
be a rear door light and there may be one parking lot light
which will be directed towards the building and away from the
residences He requested hours of operation of 11 a m to 11 p m
seven days a week Chairman Van Allen suggested that lighting
be directed so as not to produce glare for street traffic and
Commissioner Mullen recommended a condition to require that a
lighting plan be reviewed and approved by the staff
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone else wished to speak in oppo-
sition
Mrs Colleen Snether, 9462 Lime Avenue, presented a petition
containing 20 signatures which represented 16 homes expressing
objection to the establishment of the drive-thru fast food
restaurant She inquired about the condition which guarantees
maintenance of landscaping for one year, asked how long the trees
would have to grow to provide screening, and she expressed con-
cern about noise from the speaker box She stated she would
prefer a service station on the property
Chairman Van Allen indicated he favored the pole sign with a lot
of landscaping over a monument sign but he did not feel the chim-
ney sign improved the building He stated he had no objections
to the drive-thru, menu or exit signs Commissioner Mullen
stated that although he sympathized with the neighbors he did
not feel there would be the problems they anticipate He favored
the pole sign over a monument sign and stated he considers the
chimney sign
areas should
He stated he
space #1 and
Chairman Van
a wall and not a roof sign He felt the planter
contain sufficient ground cover until the trees grow
favored moving the trash area to the employee parking
permitting additional parking in the northwest corner
Allen recommended that the exterior of the trash
enclosure have the same texture (slumpstone) as the building
and that the specific trash area design and location be subject
to staff approval He recommended an additional condition that
no occupancy permits shall be issued prior to completion of the
landscaping and irrigation system
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner
Partin to approve Conditional Use Permit #77-14 subject to the
following conditions, with the modifications and additions
suggested by the Commission
Chairman Van Allen indicated he preferred a monument sign if
the chimney sign is to be included in the plans Commissioners
Adler Friedmann and Partin favored the pole sign and chimney
sign
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It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner
Partin to include in the motion approval of the chimney sign as
proposed in the plans that the location and direction of the
pole sign be subject to staff approval, and that the hours of
operation shall be 11 a m to 11 p m , seven days a week
Commissioner Friedmann stated she favored the project but sym-
pathized with the neighbors and felt the possibility of vandalism
will be reduced with development of the property Chairman
Van Allen stated he disagreed with the chimney sign portion of
the signing program but that the opposition was not sufficient
to deny the project
The conditions of approval were as follows.
1
The development of the subject property shall conform to
the plot plans, elevations, landscaping and signing plans
submitted with this request and as reviewed and approved
by the Planning Commission
2 Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the Master
Plan of Drainage
3 Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer A grading plan shall be submitted for approval
4 All secondary and primary utility services shall be under-
ground
5 Street lights shall be installed per City standards
6 Advance street light energy charges shall be paid
7 Valley View Street and Orange Avenue shall be fully improved
with curb gutter sidewalk driveway paving, etc , in
accordance with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways
8 Necessary fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance
with Fire Department requirements and City standards
9 Plan checking and inspection fees shall be paid in accor-
dance with City of Cypress Resolution No 1713
10 Developer shall conform to all applicable provisions of the
City Code
11 The sanitary sewer connection fee shall be paid by the
developer in accordance with Orange County Sanitation
District No 3 Resolution No 303
12 An "Exit Only" sign shall be installed on each side of the
16'8" driveway at the southwest portion of the parcel
13 A bond shall be posted by the applicant to guarantee maint
enance of the irrigation system so that it operates in a
manner for which it was designed, and to guarantee maint-
enance of all plant materials in a healthy, growing condi-
tion free of weeds and litter for a period of not less
than twelve (12) months to the specifications of the City
staff
14 Two-way driveways shall be a minimum of 30 feet wide The
existing two-way driveway on Valley View Street shall be
remodeled and a new two-way driveway on Orange Avenue
shall be constructed to conform with City of Cypress
Standard Plan No 207
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15 A continuous physical barrier (i e , 6" high concrete
curb) shall be constructed at a minimum distance of five
feet (5') from the base of all block walls exposed to
vehicular traffic to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
16 All on-site drainage shall be conveyed to the street by
means of an undersidewalk drain per City of Cypress
standards
17 All existing public improvements at the development site
which are damaged cracked or otherwise below standard
shall be removed and replaced to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer
18 The corner cutoff shall be dedicated to the City of Cypress
for roadway purposes
19 A minimum six foot (6') high block wall, measured from the
highest adjacent grade, shall be provided along the north
and west property lines If the existing wall is proposed
to satisfy this requirement, the elevations shall be
provided to the City Engineer to verify the overall height
of the wall from grade
20 All requirements of the Orange County Health Department
regarding the preparation and sale of food and beverages
shall be satisfied
21 A wheelchair ramp for the handicapped shall be installed
at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Valley View Street
in accordance with the City's standards
22 The proposed building shall conform to the Building Code
requirements for this type of occupancy and the construc-
tion requirements of Fire Zone II
23 All lighting on the subject property shall be arranged so
that direct rays do not shine on adjacent residential
properties or present glare to traffic on Orange Avenue
and Valley View Street A lighting plan shall be sub-
mitted for review and approval by the City staff prior
to any installation
24 Existing four foot walks on Valley View Street and Orange
Avenue shall be removed and replaced with eight foot (8')
sidewalk placed next to the curb to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer
25 Street trees (15 gallon) 40 feet on center shall be in-
stalled along streets in conformance with the street tree
policy of the Public Works Department The type of trees
shall be as required under the Townscape and Urban Design
Element of the General Plan
26 Soil in planting areas including trees shall be tested
by a qualified agricultural laboratory to determine the
organic and chemical amendments for optimum growth for
the plants specified The test results shall include
concentration of nitrogen phosphorus potassium pH
salinity, sodium status and boron saturation extract
Results of these tests with recommendations of the
agricultural laboratory shall be furnished to the Public
Works Department for approval at least thirty (30) days
prior to planting date
27 Occupancy permits shall not be issued prior to installation
of the landscaping and irrigation system
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28 Landscaping within the northerly most perimeter planter
shall be identical to that installed within the westerly
perimeter planter
29 The trash area shall be relocated to parking space #1 of
the employees' parking area The trash enclosure shall be
constructed of slumpstone to match the exterior decor of
the restaurant subject to staff approval
30 The pole sign shall be rotated 90 degrees to place it per
pendicular to Valley View Street and parallel with Orange
Avenue, subject to staff approval
31 The hours of operation shall be 11 00 a m to 11 p m ,
seven days a week
32 The most easterly driveway on Orange Avenue shall be
reduced to 20 feet in width and designated for ingress
only The adjacent designated parking spaces shall be
redesigned to provide for 60 degree angular parking for
access from Orange Avenue
33 The proposed building location shall be adjusted ten (10')
feet to the east in order to provide for an additional
ten feet in width for the most westerly driveway thereby
providing for a two-lane egress from the subject property
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote•
AYES. 5 COMMISSIONERS Adler, Friedmann, Mullen,
Partin & Van Allen
NOES 0 COMMISSIONERS None
ABSENT 0 COMMISSIONERS None
Chairman Van Allen closed the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING RE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-15 - MR LARRY
S. GRAHAM Chairman Van Allen announced that this was the time
and place for the public hearing to consider a request to estab-
lish, operate and maintain an automobile repair facility to be
located on the northeast corner of Electric Street and Lincoln
Avenue at 5431 Lincoln Avenue He opened the hearing and asked
for the staff report
The Assistant Planner presented Staff Report #77-26 dated July
15 describing the application to establish a foreign car repair
facility Mr. Lamm reported that the applicant contacted the
staff after signing the lease for the property and was advised
of the requirement for a conditional use permit He reported
the applicant is repainting the building, clearing the property
of litter and has agreed to remove the illegal signing on the
building Staff recommended approval of the use subject to
conditions, one being that the signing program plans be submitted
for review and approval by the Planning Commission
The Commission discussed the condition prohibiting the outdoor
storage of vehicles overnight and felt such parking would be
unavoidable
Chairman Van Allen asked if the applicant wished to speak
Mr Larry Graham, 6402 Lewis, Long Beach, stated he plans to
purchase the property in about six months and intends further
improvements He stated it would be a waste of money to install
a sprinkler system now for the grass area since he plans to
pave the area He stated if he improves the property the owner
may not want to sell and he felt the property owner will not
improve the property in light of the eyesore condition it has
remained for the last few months He stated overnight parking
outdoors by one or two cars is usually necessary and only four
cars can be stored inside
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The Commission held further discussion regarding the matter of
outdoor storage of vehicles
Commissioner Partin felt Condition #1 requiring a landscape
and irrigation system was strict since the applicant did not
own the property and he asked if a grace period could be granted
The Public Works Director suggested the posting of a cash bond
to guarantee the improvements Commissioner Adler suggested
that the property owner should be responsible for improvements
and that some arrangement might be worked out with the applicant.
Chairman Van Allen felt the owner should be made aware of the
problems faced by the applicant He asked if anyone wished to
speak in favor
Mr. Roland Crabtree, 6355 River Avenue, Riverside, owner of
the bakery building on Electric Street stated he did not oppose
the garage but felt it should meet the standards established
for the upgrading of Lincoln Avenue
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen seconded by Commissioner
Adler and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing to
August 4 to give the applicant and staff an opportunity to
discuss the matter further with the property owner
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (Continued)
4. Reconsideration of Signing Program - L $ B Alignment -
6081 Ball Road.
The Assistant Planner reported that the applicant was proposing
to relocate the previously approved freestanding sign f,:rom the
southwest planter area to the planter area between Ball Road
and the building, which would place the sign directly in front
of the building He stated the sign size would remain the same.
The applicant determined when the size was reduced that the sign
could fit into the 20 foot setback area Mr Lamm presented a
diagram showing the proposed change
It was moved by Commissioner Friedmann, seconded by Commissioner
Partin and unanimously carried to approve relocation of the free-
standing sign from the previously approved location to the area
in front of the building, according to the plan submitted.
5 Reconsideration of Annual League of Cities Conference
The Commission held discussion regarding the Council's authori-
zation for the Commissioners to attend the annual League conference
and felt it would be more worthwhile for the Chairman and Vice
Chairman to attend the entire conference rather than for the
entire Commission to attend the one day session Chairman Van
Allen noted that the Commissioners derive benefit not only from
the scheduled sessions but also from the interchange with com-
missioners from other cities
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It was moved by Commissioner Mullen seconded by Commissioner
Adler and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission request
the City Council to reconsider their previous action and authorize 1111
the Chairman and Vice Chairman to attend the conference from
Saturday night through the end of the conference on Wednesday :J
ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by
Commissioner Adler and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting
at 1.05 a m
ATTEST
14i6k 1.0/.
SECRE ARY OF THE PLANNINCOMMISSION
AIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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