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Minutes 1977-12-15MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD December 15, 1977 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 6 03 p m on Thursday December 15 1977 in the Cypress City Council Chambers 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Robert Van Allen presiding PRESENT ABSENT Commissioners Adler Partin and Van Allen Commissioners Friedmann and Mullen Also present were Don Lamm, Assistant Planner, and Art Schatzeder Public Works Director. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Partin led the pledge to the flag RECESS Chairman Van Allen recessed the meeting at 6 05 p m in order for the Commissioners to visit the General Electric Company lighting facility in Fullerton The meeting was called back to order at 8 03 p m with the following Commissioners present PRESENT ABSENT Commissioners Adler, Friedmann, Mullen, Partin and Van Allen None Chairman Van Allen continued consideration of the minutes until later ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda No one wished to speak At Commissioner Partin's request Chairman Van Allen added Item #4 under Administrative Matters regarding the painted -on wall sign at Papa Joe's Delicatessen at Valley View and Cerritos ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1 Review of Landscaping and Irrigation Plan, MEB Investments, Tract Map #9837 The Assistant Planner presented the landscaping and irrigation plans for the condominium project located at 5300 Lincoln Avenue to the rear of Lincoln Plaza Shopping Center, and a report dated December 12 describing the landscaping treatment Commissioner Adler asked if the crash gate provided sufficient maneuvering space for emergency vehicles and if landscaping inter- fered Mr. Lamm stated the plans were incorrect and a six foot high concrete wall with a 13 foot wide crash gate is proposed He stated the closest tree is 13 feet from the property line and there will be adequate clearance for emergency vehicles Mr Doug Brown 4416 Lincoln Plaza Way, Cypress, representing MEB, reported that the underground irrigation lines are installed and street improvements are completed It was moved by Commissioner Friedmann seconded by Commissioner Adler and unanimously carried to approve the landscape and irriga- tion plans for Tract Map #9837 Planning Commission Minutes December 15 1977 2 Review of Landscape and Signing Plan - Anthony Industries Conditional Use Permit #77-22. The Assistant Planner presented the landscaping and sign plans and a memorandum dated December 12 which described the landscaping and sign programs for the restaurant and shopping center located at the southeast corner of Lincoln and Valley View With regard to the landscaping treatment, the staff recommended that the specimen trees be relocated from the sidewalk treewells to the planter area and that a planter box be installed in the corner cut-off area Staff reported that the applicant proposed a 25 foot high 100 square foot double-faced freestanding sign to be located at the corner Wall signing for the restaurant is proposed on the west elevation only Staff recommended that the pole sign be reduced to 22 feet because of the extensive exposure of the property to vehicular traffic. Staff reported that a double trash bin is proposed on the east property line near the center of the property Mr Duane Walters, representing Anthony Industries reported the menu board is specially designed and has two sides and two speakers He stated they agree with the staff report and staff s recommenda- tions He stated that since this is their first restaurant they feel identification is important He stated a 22 foot high sign would be adequate as long as the bottom is eight feet off the ground to protect against vandalism He stated the trash enclosure is enlarged to accommodate future needs Mr Walters stated they intend to continue the landscaping treatment along Lincoln Avenue He reported that Winchell s Donuts and the other user will be com- bined on a 100 square foot freestanding sign on Valley View and Baskin-Robbins will have a face sign only He stated plans for the second pole sign will be submitted at a later date Commissioner Mullen stated he was concerned that a total signing program was not submitted and he felt one freestanding sign could have been designed to serve the total needs of the project Mr Walters stated it would be difficult to keep one pole sign for the total project under 35 feet in height and that a sign con- taining all the store names would be confusing to read He stated the second pole sign would be about 12 feet in height The Assis- tant Planner reported that staff and the applicant discussed the signing needs and staff did not make a commitment to a second pole sign or any other signing He reported these plans were submitted because the applicant planned a January opening date for the rest- aurant He stated staff indicated to the applicant that they would not encourage a second pole sign and prefer that freestanding signs be monument signs and they would not favor a second pole sign 25 feet in height Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak No one in the audience wished to speak It was moved by Commissioner Friedmann, seconded by Commissioner Mullen and unanimously carried to approve the landscaping and signing plans for C U P #77-22 subject to the following conditions 1 Fifteen gallon size Evergreen Pear trees shall be required 40 feet on center within the landscaped areas along Valley View Street and Lincoln Avenue to the specifications of the City staff 2 A separate planter area at the base of the freestanding sign shall be installed with flowering plant material similar to that proposed in the planters adjacent to the restaurant 3 Upon the completion of the remaining commercial buildings of this project, the same landscape treatment shall be extended to those areas as designated on the approved plot plan of Conditional Use Permit No 77-22 4 The double-faced freestanding sign shall be reduced to a maximum height of twenty-two feet (22') -2- Planning Commission Minutes December 15 1977 5 Additional signing for the remaining commercial structures on this parcel of land shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to its installation Chairman Van Allen stated that the Commission may consider changes or a reduction in size of the approved pole sign in the event the applicant develops an overall signing program for the property 3 Review of Landscape Plan Lloyd's Auto Repair, Conditional Use Permit #77-23 The Assistant Planner presented the landscaping plan for the car repair facility to be located at 4572 Lincoln Avenue and a report dated December 12 describing the landscaping program He reported that a condition of the use permit required that landscaping and irrigation be installed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy Commissioner Adler felt several of the trees appeared too close together and he asked that they be more spaced out The Assistant Planner stated staff would rearrange the landscaping so that the trees are offset from the street trees Chairman Van Allen asked if there was any public input No one wished to speak It was moved by Commissioner Adler seconded by Commissioner Friedmann and unanimously carried to approve the landscaping and irrigation plans for C U P #77-23 subject to the conditions that. (1) the design and location of the irrigation system shall be sub- ject to approval by the City Engineer and (2) that staff investi- gate the application of the street tree requirement on the property and ensure that the location of trees on the property and street trees in the public right-of-way are compatible 4 Review of Painted Wall Sign Papa Joe s Delicatessen, Valley View and Cerritos. Commissioner Partin reported that there was a new painted on wall sign below a mounted sign at Papa Joe's Delicatessen and it appeared the exterior of the building had been renovated He stated itwas his understanding that the Sign Ordinance provided an amortization period for painted on signs The Assistant Planner reported that staff has been working on a sign amortization program and the ordinance has not been enforced on an individual basis because of the extent of painted on signs throughout the City Chairman Van Allen suggested that persons be informed of sign requirements and the need for staff review of signs when they apply for a business license The Commission requested that staff present a status report at the next meeting on when the Commission may begin consideration of the signing problem ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr Jim Duncan, 9787 Rome Street Cypress wished the Commissioners a Merry Christmas MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Friedmann. seconded by Com- missioner Mullen and unanimously carried to approve the December 8 minutes ADJOURNMENT Chairman Van Allen adjourned the meeting at 9 14 p m ATTEST 'CHA RMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION SECR 0 THE PLANNIN COMMISSION -3-