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Minutes 1977-09-15MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD September 15, 1977 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 6.35 p m on Thursday, September 15, 1977 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress California Chairman Robert Van Allen presiding. PRESENT ABSENT: Commissioners Adler, Friedmann, Mullen, Partin and Van Allen None Also present were Planning Director Brian Hawley, Office Engineer Frank Dalesandro, Assistant Planner Don Lamm, and Deputy City Attorney Elizabeth Strauss. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Adler led the pledge to the flag Chairman Van Allen added Item #6 under Administrative Matters regarding City Council meeting matters ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 1 Location of L.P.G. Tank - Hyatt Die Cast The Planning Director presented the plot plans and construction plans for the LPG tank which was incorrectly identified at the last meeting as a liquified natural gas tank and stated the matter was continued to allow Hyatt Die Cast and fire depart- ment representatives to be present Mr Chuck Piester of the County Fire Marshal's office reported that Federal law requires that facilities which use a natural energy source must have a 50% back-up fuel source by January 1, 1978 such as liquified petroleum gas coal or stove oil. He reported Hyatt's tank meets the criteria of the 1973 edition of the Uniform Fire Code which includes a sprinkler system for the tank, electrical wiring, pumps and piping He stated the only problem the tank would represent would be because of the human element involved He stated the sprinkler system keeps the tank cool and there is a relief valve if the gas reaches a certain pressure Mr. Rudy Lloyd controller at Hyatt Die Cast stated loading of the tank would be during winter He reported the PUC mandated that all industrial users install an alternate fuel supply because of an expected curtailment in December, 1977 which was then extended to October 1978 He stated they do not intend to use any more than necessary because of the high cost of LPG Mr Bill Engle of Petrolane Inc , reported they installed the tank He stated the tank will be filled to 87% capacity so the tank will not pop off Mr William Schaper, 9173 Ethel Street, Cypress, indicated he was opposed to an LNG tank but had no objections to the LPG tank since it had safeguards. It was moved by Commissioner Partin, seconded by Commissioner Mullen and unanimously carried to approve the design review for the LPG tank at Hyatt Die Cast Planning Commission Minutes September 15, 1977 2 Sign Plan Review - Commercial Project at 4782 Lincoln. The Planning Director presented the sign plans for the condo- minium and commercial project on the south side of Lincoln opposite Sumner Place and reported the applicant proposed a 25 foot high freestanding sign 75 square feet in area to iden- tify the commercial center at the most westerly driveway, a wall mounted sign to identify the condominium project, and form single -faced signs over the canopy of the individual ten tits in the commercial center The plans also indicated that monument -type signs will be used to identify buildings "C" and 'D which includes the proposed restaurant Staff recommended approval of the plans as presented Mr Tom Moon, representing the applicant, stated they will also employ traffic directional pavement signing in addition to the directional monument signs Commissioner Mullen asked if the applicant considered placing the freestanding sign in the planter area on the opposite side of the main entrance driveway Mr Moon stated they may wish to place it in that location and the Planning Director stated staff had no objec- tions to either location Commissioner Mullen felt the appli- cant should have this flexibility He stated since a pole sign is proposed for the center he would prefer monument signs for the two future buildings Mr Moon stated the homeowners association will be responsible for maintenance of the wall sign The Planning Director stated the CC&R's can contain a clause regarding sign maintenance It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Partin and unanimously carried to approve the sign plans with the condition that the pole sign identifying the center may be placed as shown in the plans or in the planter area on the west side of the driveway and this action does not constitute approval of any of the four indicated sign locations on building sites 'C" and "D" Commissioner Mullen stated he was disappointed and did not understand the Council's action of allowing a certain number of condominiums to be constructed prior to the construction of building "C" He felt if the developer constructs half of the condominium units then the residential portion will be committed and he felt it would be practically and politically impossible for the City to prevent further development of the condominium project He stated he was disappointed with the Council's action and felt it was wrong. Chairman Van Allen asked if placing the pole sign on the west side of the driveway would create sight distance problems for east bound traffic Staff did not feel it would create problems since the sign design is open and there is enough above ground clearance. 3. Design Review - Architectural Renderings for Industrial Center at Southeast Corner of Cerritos and Walker Street. Mr Howard Thompson and Mr Walt Curson presented colored renderings for six individual tenant buildings - A, B L, K, M and J and four multi -tenant buildings #1-4 which are being developed by the Warmington Company He stated the sketches do not show the final colors of the buildings because they like to determine these after the buildings are constructed but the colors will be earth tones Mr Thompson described the archi- tectural treatment for each of the buildings which included heavy timber trim, ribbed texture and sandblasted concrete, projecting beams, mission tile, glazed tile canopies, and over- sized graphics He stated tenants will be given a choice of a monument sign or wall sign of a certain size He stated corner buildings may be allowed two signs and all signing will be subject to their approval He stated they do not like painted on wall signs Mr. Thompson responded to several questions from the Commission -2- Planning Commission Minutes September 15, 1977 It was moved by Commissioner Mullen seconded by Commissioner Friedmann and unanimously carried to approve the elevations as presented The Planning Director stated the applicant for Administrative Item #2 was unable to be present at the meeting but requested the Commission's consideration of the item Chairman Van Allen announced it was time to conduct the public hearings and he continued Administrative Matters #4, 5 and 6 until after the hearings ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda No one wished to speak PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-20 - 32ND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION• Chairman Van Allen announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to con- sider a request to allow a fair to be conducted in conjunction with the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center's Fall Horse Racing Program at the Los Alamitos Race Course, 4961 Katella Avenue, from November 8 through November 21, 1977 He opened the hearing and asked for the staff report The Planning Director presented Staff Report #77-33 dated September 12 describing the application and a plot plan showing where the fair activities will be conducted The fair will be conducted on approximately 6 3 acres of the 145 acre race track grounds and no additional buildings will be constructed The staff report analyzed the noise, traffic generation and air quality impacts of the fair He reported the parking area can accommodate 10,800 vehicles and no more than 9,100 automobiles are anticipated at the maximum attendance level The appli- cant proposed fair hours of 10 a m to 11 p m and horse racing hours of 12:30 p.m. to 6 p m He stated staff received no oral or written communications in regard to the application Chairman Van Allen asked if the applicant wished to speak Mr Eric Lassen, planning consultant for the applicant, asked if the Commission had any questions Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the application There was no one wishing to speak in support or opposition It was moved by Commissioner Partin and seconded by Commis- sioner Mullen to approve Conditional Use Permit No 77-20 subject to the following conditions. 1. All appropriate licenses from the City of Cypress, the Agricultural Association, the County Health Department and the County Fire Marshal's office shall be obtained prior to the commencement of activities 2. Additional lighting and directional traffic signing shall be provided to the specifications of the Traffic Engineer 3 Activities of the fair shall terminate by 12.00 p m The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote AYES• NOES. ABSENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS• Adler, Friedmann, Mullen, Partin & Van Allen 0 COMMISSIONERS. None 0 COMMISSIONERS• None -3- Planning Commission Minutes September 15, 1977 Chairman Van Allen closed the public hearing Mr Ken Faulk, fair manager, felt the fair would provide an opportunity for residents in this area of Orange County and from Los Angeles County to get recognition and feel a part of the community He stated he was pleased with the Commission's support and stated it will be a folksy event and all activities will be in tents PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-21 - MR DAVID E. ALBIN• 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 a trucking yard in the ML -10,000 Zone at 8911 Electric Street, Cypress He opened the hearing and asked for the staff report The Planning Director presented Staff Report #77-32 dated September 7 describing the proposal to establish a trucking yard for the overnight parking and storage of trucks on the west side of Electric Street, north of Lincoln Avenue. The applicant proposed to store three flatbed trucks, each 60 feet in length He stated no oral or written communications were received regarding this matter Commissioner Mullen felt the requirement for installation of street improvements was too strict since the proposed use was temporary, no building was proposed, and because of the lack of street and property improvements in the area Commissioner Friedmann felt the conditions seemed harsh for a use which only involved the parking of trucks and she questioned whether a conditional use permit was necessary Chairman Van Allen asked if the applicant wished to speak Mr David Albin, the applicant, stated he selected this prop- erty since he felt his business here would not be objectionable to surrounding homeowners and because it is close to the accounts he serves He stated purchase of the property is contingent upon approval of the permit He stated it would not be econom- ically feasible to meet all of the conditions and he noted that property on either side is unimproved He reported that there will be two 20 -foot -wide gates side by side across the front of the property since he requires a 40 -foot -wide driveway and the only structures on the property are four temporary 8 by 8 foot storage buildings for tires, oil or truck parts. Mr. Albin stated he has no plans to build any other structure but indicated when the rest of the area develops he would be willing to install improvements He reported he owns the three trucks and primarily hauls steel pipe. He stated he does not carry explosives. Mr. Albin stated he intends to back the trucks in and out of the property Staff indicated this should present no problem Mr Albin stated maintenance of the trucks is done at a service company and there will be no fueling of trucks on the property The Planning Director suggested that if the Commission wishes to recommend a waiver of several conditions that the following conditions remain: #2 4 6, 10, 13 and 16. Mr Albin stated he will probably hang a sign with the name and address of the company on the fence. He stated he proposed to use two 12 foot folding gates and asked if aluminum rather than redwood slats could be used The Chairman noted that aluminum would be lighter in weight and better suited for the folding gates He recommended two additional conditions: that signing shall conform with City requirements and be sub- ject to approval of the Planning Director, and that the color of the slats in the fence be subject to approval of the Planning Director -4- Planning Commission Minutes September 15, 1977 Commissioner Mullen suggested a condition to restrict placement of cargoes of explosives, liquid petroleum products, liquid or gaseous corrosives or pressurized gases on the property and to require Planning Commission approval if storage for the fueling of vehicles is to take place on the property Commis- sioner Adler agreed with this condition and suggested a condition to limit repairs on the property The Planning Director asked that Mr Albin explain the activities which will be conducted Mr Albin stated the normal operation is to have a place to park the trucks, grease and wash them He stated he would like to be able to do minor welding but he prefers to take the trucks into a shop since it is more economical The Planning Director stated if activities appear to be beyond the scope of what was approved or occur too frequently then the matter can be pre- sented to the Commission for reconsideration Chairman Van Allen suggested a condition to require periodic review of the operation Commissioner Adler asked if the applicant understood the intent that there be no permanent maintenance man on the property and that minor miscellaneous periodic repair work is acceptable Mr Albin stated he understood the intent and stated it is unfeasible to do major engine overhauls on the property since a lot of equipment is necessary He stated he has no intention of adding more trucks The Planning Director suggested a condition that the conditional use permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission at the end of two years and if it is found at that time that the intensity of operations has increased beyond the original scope or if the neighborhood has changed significantly then the Commission may impose additional conditions at that time Chairman Van Allen suggested that the first review be in six months and annually thereafter. Commissioner Mullen disagreed and felt this would be an unnec- essary burden to the staff and Commission Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in favor Mr. Jim Duncan 9787 Rome Street, Cypress, felt the property was a logical location for the operation and since the applicant has a certain number of trucks there will be no problems He felt the trucks will not be parked for long periods and felt there will be no major repairs on the property Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition No one wished to speak in opposition Commissioner Friedmann stated she favored the two year review. The Planning Director recommended that Condition #5 regarding payment of drainage fees be retained since the Commission lacks authority to waive these fees. It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commis- sioner Friedmann to approve Conditional Use Permit No 77-21 subject to the original conditions #2 4 5, 6, 10, 13 and 16 and the additional conditions recommended by the Commission relating to• signing, color of the fence slats explosives and refueling on the property, and review of the use permit at the end of two years. 1 The chain link fencing to be installed along the Electric Street frontage shall be set back behind the required setback area and shall have panel weaving of metal or aluminum slats in the chain link 2 The proposed gravel surface for the subject property shall be compacted to the specifications of the Public Works Department This requirement is being imposed in order to insure that the surfacing and compaction will meet with the drainage requirements of the City Engineer -5- Planning Commission Minutes September 15, 1977 3 Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the Master Plan of Drainage 4 Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer A grading plan shall be submitted for approval 5 Plan checking and inspection fees shall be paid in accor- dance with City of Cypress Resolution No 1713 6 The quantity, location, width and the type of driveway shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer 7 On-site security lighting shall be arranged so that direct rays will not shine on adjacent properties or produce glare for street traffic All utility connection lines necessary to serve the property shall be installed under- ground 8 Any identification signing established on the property shall conform to the requirements of the Sign Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Director 9 The color code of the metal or aluminum slats to be in- stalled in the chain link fencing shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Director 10 No cargoes of explosives, liquid petroleum products, liquid or gaseous corrosives or pressurized gases shall be placed on the subject property If storage for the fueling of Vehicles is to take place on the property Planning Com- mission approval shall be required 11 This permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission at the end of a two-year period At the time of this review the Commission may impose additional requirements if conditions in the surrounding neighborhood have changed or the intensity of the use of the subject property has increased to the extent that additional requirements are necessary Since the Planning Commission retains con- tinuing jurisdiction on a Conditional Use Permit this permit may be reviewed at any time should conditions necessitate such a review The Commission held further discussion regarding the review period The Deputy City Attorney pointed out that the Commis- sion retains continual jurisdiction over a use permit and can take further action if staff informs them of any problems or complaints related to the use Commissioner Partin supported the mandatory review in two years Chairman Van Allen stated he would support the motion if no review period is specified since the Commission has continual authority to review The motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES NOES: ABSENT• 4 COMMISSIONERS Adler, Friedmann, Mullen & Partin 1 COMMISSIONERS: Van Allen 0 COMMISSIONERS• None Chairman Van Allen stated he supported the project and business and his objection was to the specific two year review period. Chairman Van Allen closed the public hearing RECESS The Chairman called a recess at 9 15 p m The meeting was called back to order at 9 25 p m with all Commissioners present -6- Planning Commission Minutes ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (Continued) September 15, 1977 4. Landscape Review - Automotive Center at 5032 Lincoln Avenue The Planning Director presented the landscape and irrigation plans and described the landscaping program He stated the irrigation system is more than adequate for the proposed land- scape treatment He reported the basic street tree will be California Sycamore and Ficus natida trees are proposed along Lincoln. He reported there will be a six foot wide sidewalk rather than 12 feet and the additional 6 feet of right of way will be included in the landscaping program Staff recommended approval of the plans as submitted Commissioner Mullen requested that the Commission be provided with information regarding plant and tree descriptions and characteristics The Planning Director indicated he proposed to make a slide presentation on the variety of trees adaptable and commonly used in the Cypress area It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Adler and unanimously carried to approve the landscape and irrigation plans for 5032 Lincoln Avenue. 5 Review of Home Occupation Permits The staff presented a report dated September 12 listing the 58 home occupation permits which were issued between January and June, 1977 The Commission reviewed the listing and requested additional information for the next meeting on permits #77-15, 77-18, 77-23, 77-27, 77-30 and 77-45 6 Consideration of City Council Meeting Matters The Planning Director reported that the City Council at their September 12 meeting rescinded their policy of requiring City commissioners to attend City Council meetings and approved the policy on a voluntary basis The Commission discussed this matter and agreed to attendance on a voluntary basis The Planning Director asked that com- missioners contact him if they wish to attend a Council meeting for a specific item and he will provide them with the staff report Chairman Van Allen suggested that Commissioners speak at the Council meeting if the Council is presented with testimony contrary to what was presented to the Commission The Planning Director reported that at their September 12 meeting the City Council approved a General Plan amendment for the Walker Street study area which would establish basically a single family residential density classification for the area except for the commercial designations on the east side of Walker which were recommended to remain commercial The Council recommended a special single family zone that would allow for additional units on parcels subject to certain condi- tions and development standards He stated he will transmit a transcript of the Council's discussion to the Commission He stated staff will begin to prepare the appropriate zone classification and Zoning Ordinance governing uses to be estab- lished in the area The Commission indicated they would like to review the Council's discussion before staff starts work on the zoning ordinance Chairman Van Allen suggested that the Commission consider agenda items for a joint meeting with the City Council at the next meeting. -7- Planning Commission Minutes September 15, 1977 The Planning Director reported that on September 12 the City Council was presented with a petition signed by residents in the Ferne Avenue, Holder Street and Beatrice Street area who objected to farming of the Baroldi property located north of the railroad between Holder and Valley View The homeowners objected to the dust, odors, noise, flies and plowing occurring right up to the property line They suggested an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to require a minimum 1500 foot setback between agricultural and residential uses The Planning Director stated he hoped the matter could be resolved admin- istratively without it being referred to the Commission. Chairman Van Allen recommended that the item regarding bus bench additional locations be continued to the next meeting and, there being no objections, the matter was continued ADJOURNMENT Chairman Van Allen adjourned the meeting at 10 20 p m CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: SECRETARY OF THE PLANNI G COMMISSION