Minutes 1977-11-17MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD
November 17 1977
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called
to order at 6 40 p m on Thursday, November 17, 1977 in the Cypress
City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress California,
Chairman Robert Van Allen presiding
PRESENT
ABSENT•
Commissioners Adler, Friedmann, Partin and
Van Allen
Commissioner Mullen
Also present were Don Lamm, Assistant Planner, Art Schatzeder,
Public Works Director, Sandy Spain Zoning Inspector and Elizabeth
Strauss, Deputy City Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Adler led the pledge to the flag
MINUTES.
It was moved by Commissioner Partin, seconded by Commissioner
Friedmann and unanimously carried to approve the November 3 minutes
Chairman Van Allen advised the Commission of the memorial service
to be held Saturday, November 19 at 2.00 p m at the Cypress Civic
Center for Sergeant Sowma and stated the Commission, staff and
public is invited.
At the Assistant Planner's request, Chairman Van Allen added Item
#5 under Administrative Matters regarding review of elevations for
the automobile repair facility approved under C U P #77-23, and
Item #6 regarding a lighting demonstration by the General Electric
Company
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS•
1 Design Review - Koll/Warmington Industrial Park, Phase II
Southeast Corner of Walker and Cerritos.
The Assistant Planner presented the final plot plan for the re-
maining industrial buildings proposed as Phase II. Elevations for
the Phase I buildings were approved at the September 15 meeting.
Mr Howard Thompson, architect representing Koll/Warmington, pre-
sented colored renderings and described the architectural treatment
for 20 buildings He stated the entire project will be built at
once and there will be no phasing The elevations were similar
to those approved for the previous buildings
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak
on this item There was no one wishing to speak.
It was moved by Commissioner Adler seconded by Commissioner
Friedmann and unanimously carried to approve the elevations for
the Koll/Warmington industrial park, Phase II
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2. Tentative Tract Map X610087 - Casa Grande Apartments, Lusk
Company.
The Assistant Planner presented a report dated November 8 which
indicated the applicant requested that this item be continued to
the first January meeting to allow them time to review the condo-
minium conversion ordinance and its application to their project.
Hearing no objections, Chairman Van Allen continued the item to
the January 5, 1978 meeting.
3 Preliminary Proposal for'F.Y 1978-79 AHFP Projects
The Public Works Director presented a report dated November 10 and
described two street improvement projects which staff proposed to
submit for funding in the 1978/79 AHFP Program The Valley View
Street improvements from the Stanton Channel to Katella Avenue,
included• two additional traffic lanes, curb, gutter, pavement
a traffic median, and a separate bicycle lane and pedestrian sidewalk
The Katella Avenue improvements, from Walker Street to 650 feet
west of Valley View include• two additional traffic lanes curb,
gutter pavement, traffic signal modification at the intersection
of Katella and Walker, and signal interconnect The Public Works
Director estimated that the projects would start construction in
about November of 1978.
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter
No one wished to speak
It was moved by Chairman Van Allen, seconded by Commissioner
Friedmann and unanimously carried to determine that the proposed
projects on Katella Avenue and Valley View Street identified in
the staff report dated November 10 do not conflict with the General
Plan and authorize the Planning Director to sign the negative
declaration for the two projects
4. Discussion Regarding Zoning Enforcement:
a Park Cypress RV Storage - Landscape Review
b Park Trailer Sales - Landscape Review
c. Augie's Body Shop - Landscape Review
The Zoning Inspector reported on zoning violations involving the
landscaping programs at the above three developments. Staff rec-
ommended that compliance be sought by referring all items to the
City Attorney's office Regarding Park Cypress RV Storage on
Lincoln Avenue, Ms Spain reported the violation is lack of maintenance
of the landscaping and failure to install wood slats in the fence
for screening of the RVs as required by the C U P She reported
the Assistant Planner sent the owner a letter and also spoke with
him and there was no response She stated this is the only develop-
ment where the applicant posted a landscaping bond. Regarding Park
Trailer Sales on Lincoln Avenue, Ms Spain reported the violation is
non-compliance with the approved landscaping plans and lack of
maintenance of landscaping She reported the development was approved
when there was a 25 foot setback on Lincoln Avenue The display
area was incorporated in the landscaping program and trailers were
allowed to be displayed in a portion of the front setback, if they
were surrounded by the required landscaping She reported the turf
is not maintained, the trees have died, and the owners park trailers
right up to the sidewalk The Planning Director sent the owner a
letter advising that landscaping did not conform with the approved
plan and suggesting a type of shrub which could be planted to improve
the appearance Regarding Augie's Body Shop at the southeast corner
of Walker and Danny Avenue, Ms Spain reported the violation was lack
of maintenance of the landscaping She reported staff contacted
the owner several times and he agreed to renovate the landscaping
but no action has resulted She reported ivy groundcover was ori-
ginally proposed• the owner suggested that he plant shrubs and the
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staff agreed with the change The Assistant Planner presented
slides showing conditions on the properties. He reported that
staff contacted Park Cypress RV Storage and advised the owner that
the City can foreclose on the landscaping bond The owner agreed
to maintain the landscaping Mr Lamm stated a letter was sent in
October and the owner has not responded and nothing has since been
done to the landscaping
Commissioner Partin stated grass will not grow on the mounding at
Park Cypress because the water will drain off and he recommended
that the Commission consider such designs before they're approved
to avoid such problems in the future Chairman Van Alien suggested
that the owner of Park Cypress may wish to make changes in the land-
scaping program since compliance with the approved plan has proven
to be unsatisfactory. He suggested that this be suggested to the
owner before referral to the City Attorney's office Staff indi-
cated their past contacts have had no response The Deputy City
Attorney read Condition #30 of Park Cypress' use permit which speci-
fies the type of landscaping Sandy reported that the required
evergreen pear trees were never planted but several Italian Cypress
trees were planted
The staff indicated that referral to the City Attorney's office
has been successful in the past in that the applicants usually
contact staff after receiving the City Attorney's letter and staff
can relay the Commission's feelings
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak
There was no one wishing to speak
It was moved by Chairman Van Allen, seconded by Commissioner Partin
and unanimously carried to approve staff's request and refer Admin-
istrative Items #4a -c to the City Attorney's office for appropriate
action.
Chairman Van Allen announced it was time to conduct the public
hearing regarding General Plan Amendment #77-5 - MEB Investments
He opened the hearing and continued it until the completion of
Administrative Matters
5 Review of Elevations for Automotive Repair Facility - 4572
Lincoln Avenue, C.U.P. #77-23.
The Assistant Planner transmitted the elevation plans which he
stated were unchanged from those last submitted He stated the
Building Superintendent found the building structurally sound but
10 items of work are required to bring it up to code
Commissioner Partin inquired about the requirement for a 30 inch
minimum parapet added to the roof line of the east wall The Public
Works Director stated this is a requirement of the fire zone since
the wall is actually on the property line He stated the applicant
agreed with this requirement Commissioner Friedmann inquired about
requirement #4 and the Public Works Director stated this was a
suggestion by the Building Superintendent and was not a Building
Code requirement
Mr Bob Gilbert, 4692 Sharon, La Palma, the applicant, stated he
agrees with Item #2 but takes exception to Item #4 requiring a fake
mansard on the front elevation since it is not a Building Code
requirement He stated he will repair and plaster the entire
building, add a door to the front and color trim Mr Gilbert
stated signing and landscaping plans will be submitted at a later
date
Chairman Van Allen asked if there was any public comment There
was none
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It was moved by Commissioner Friedmann and seconded by Commissioner
Partin to approve the plot plan and elevations with the deletion
of Item #4 of the staff report from the Building Superintendent
dated November 16 1977 The motion failed to carry with Commis-
sioners Friedmann and Partin voting aye and Commissioners Adler
and Van Allen voting no
Mr Gilbert stated he was trying to establish a business, make use
of a vacant building and do something positive for this area and
that improvements will cost about $15,000 He asked the Commission
what its objections were. Chairman Van Allen stated he objected to
the modification as proposed in terms of his responsibility of
developing Lincoln Avenue Commissioner Adler agreed and stated
he would like more uniformity in the design of the building, a
more pleasant treatment, and the parapet all around the building
Mr Gilbert requested a continuance of the matter until the entire
Commission is present
Hearing no objections, Chairman Van Allen continued the item to
the December 1 meeting
PUBLIC HEARING RE. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO 77-5 - MEB INVESTMENTS
(CONTINUED)• Chairman Van Allen announced that this was the time
and place for the continuance of the public hearing to consider a
request to change the designation of the northwesterly corner of
Ball Road and Juanita Street from its current Commercialdesignation
to a classification which would provide for high-density Residential
and Commercial uses He opened the hearing and asked for the staff
report
The Assistant Planner reported the hearing was continued from the
October 20 meeting to allow Commissioner Mullen to hear the tapes
of the hearing He stated Commissioner Mullen will be available
at the next meeting to consider the matter
Mr Doug Powery, MEB Investments, requested that the hearing be
continued until the entire Commission is present. He stated they
will have the traffic information requested by the Commission at
the last hearing
Hearing no objections, Chairman Van Allen continued the public
hearing regarding General Plan Amendment #77-5 to December 1
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS. (Continued)
6. Consideration of Lighting Demonstration by General Electric.
The Public Works Director transmitted a memorandum dated November
16 which reported that the General Electric Company recently in-
stalled a West Coast Lighting Facilities Installation for demon-
stration of various types of lighting He asked that the Commis-
sioners contact him if they wish to view the facility
Chairman Van Allen suggested that the Commission view the facility
at the December 15 meeting and asked staff to advise the Commission
on the final arrangements
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. There were no oral communications presented
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Van Allen adjourned the meeting at 8.30 p m
ATTES
CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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