Minutes 1978-02-02MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD
February 2, 1978
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called
to order at 6.37 p m on Thursday, February 2, 1978 in the Cypress
City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Chairman Robert Van Allen presiding
PRESENT.
ABSENT.
Commissioners Adler, Mullen, Partin and Van Allen
Commissioner Friedmann
Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, Frank Dalesandro,
Office Engineer, Don Lamm, Assistant Planner, Sandy Spain, Zoning
Inspector, and Elizabeth Strauss, City Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE• Commissioner Partin led the pledge to the
flag
MINUTES• It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commis-
sioner Partin and unanimously carried to approve the January 19
minutes as corrected
Hearing no objections, Chairman Van Allen added Item #6 under
Administrative Matters regarding a zoning determination for a
health club/massage parlor
The Planning Director transmitted modified conditions for Tentative
Parcel Map #78-1, Item #4 on the agenda
The City Attorney introduced Mr Rob Bower who will represent
the Planning Commission as Deputy City Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS•
1 Zoning Violation, Moody and Ball Shopping Center (continued).
The Zoning Inspector transmitted a report dated January 13 and
the Assistant Planner presented slides describing the zoning
violations at the Moody/Ball shopping center which related to
signing and the trash enclosures Staff recommended action by
the City Attorney's office The violations involved unauthorized
placement of signs in the planter areas and failure to keep the
trash bins in the building recess The Zoning Inspector reported
a building permit was taken out in May 1976 but the trash enclosure
was not constructed
Mr Ralph Nielsen, property manager, reported that about two weeks
ago two tenants removed their trash bins and agreed to use one
bin placed in the building recess He reported trash is picked
up daily now He stated they were concerned about the trash problem
and feel it is solved He felt the installation of a directory
sign would meet the tenants' demands for better exposure and resolve
the sign problem
Chairman Van Allen noted that on the original signing approval
the facia signs were approved larger than normally allowed based
on the fact that no pole sign was requested
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Mr Nielsen stated he felt a small neighborhood center which has
no anchor tenant, needed a directory sign He felt a center iden-
tification sign would be appropriate for a larger center He
reported the sign they propose will be modest and attractive,
earth tone colors, with a 1 by 8 foot panel for each tenant sign.
He reported that the left turn from Ball has helped a great deal
and a pole sign will eliminate the need for paper signs
Mr Bill Murray, representing the sign contractor discussed the
original sign approval and stated there was no intent at that
time for a pole sign He stated their signs will contain 8 inch
high capital letters and the copy on each sign may be reduced to
be more legible He stated the panel size can be changed The
Planning Director indicated a monument sign was suggested but the
property manager stated the tenants requested the reader sign in-
stead Mr Murray reported the facia signs were about 2 1/2 feet
longer than normal The Planning Director stated the pole sign
is proposed to be located at the driveway opposite the median
break
Commissioner Mullen suggested that the individual directory signs
be correlated with the style and color of lettering on the facia
signs subject to staff approval Mr Murray stated the background
will be standard and they will match the letter style Mr Nielsen
asked that the applicant work with staff on the signs and he
stated the background will be ivory and the color of lettering
will match the facia signs.
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak on this item
No one wished to speak
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner
Adler and unanimously carried to approve the freestanding sign
subject to the following conditions.
1 Building and electrical permits for the proposed sign
shall be issued after compliance with all conditions of
approval required by Conditional Use Permit 474-15, and
all Zoning Ordinance violations are abated
2 The location and design of the sign shall be as indicated
on the plans submitted with this request and as reviewed
and approved by the Planning Commission
3 The applicant shall obtain necessary signing and electrical
permits in accordance with the City Code
4 The coloration and letter style of the freestanding sign
shall be compatible with the signs for the corresponding
stores subject to review and approval by the Planning
Department
Chairman Van Allen opened the following public hearings and con-
tinued them until after Item #4•
PUBLIC HEARING RE. ZONE CHANGE NO 78-1 - WALKER STREET AREA
PUBLIC HEARING RE• ZONE CHANGE NO 78-2 - NEW HORIZONS
BUILDING CORPORATION
2 Tentative Parcel Map No 78-1 Northeasterly Corner of
Valley View Street and Katella Avenue.
The Planning Director presented Staff Report #78-5 dated January
26 and transmitted the tentative parcel map which proposes the
division of about 50 acres of industrially zoned land located at
the northeasterly corner of Valley View and Katella into 20 parcels
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Lot sizes will range from a minimum of .8 acres to a maximum of
10 acres and the largest lot is proposed at the street intersection
The Planning Director also transmitted a modified set of conditions
and described the modifications to Conditions #1, 5 and 8
Commissioner Mullen asked why utilities were not proposed to be
undergrounded on Katella The staff responded that the City has
committed its funds for undergrounding utilities for the next
three years for Lincoln Avenue The Planning Director reported
that when funds are again accumulated, Katella Avenue will be
staff's recommenaed priority area He stated the City is retaining
an easement for the future undergrounding of utilities on prop-
erties along Katella and the on-site lines on the subject property
will be underground Staff estimated the cost for undergrounding
at $50 to $60 per foot Chairman Van Allen suggested that the
Commission indicate to the City council that they expect the Council
to act on this matter, since the developer cannot be required
and the City cannot commit to undergrounding, and that the Commis-
sion prefers to see the lines underground and their approval of
the map is not support for overhead lines
Commissioner Adler asked why Parcels #20 and 9 were split by a
street The Planning Director indicated this was to provide
flexibility with the development pattern and it also provides a
secondary access to Parcel #20 He stated that when a development
pattern is proposed, the street can be reduced or combined with
Parcels #10 - 12
Chairman Van Allen asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr Peter Van Riper, representing Somas and Associates, the con-
sulting engineers, stated Lot #9 may be the site of an office
complex which could support the remainder of the industrial park
and commercial use on Lot #20 He stated the parcels vary in size
to provide a good mix for industrial users He stated they plan
possible rail service and the property owner desires a high
quality project and will lease and operate the park He indi-
cated they wish to coincide their development with the Lusk
project He stated they reviewed the staff report and modified
conditions and are in agreement.
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter
No one wished to speak
The City Attorney recommended an addition to Condition #4 to state
that any additional costs should be included in the bond required
for off-site improvements Mr Van Riper agreed with the change
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner
Adler and unanimously carried to approve Tentative Parcel Map
478-1 subject to the following conditions, and to transmit the
Commission's comments to the City Council regarding undergrounding
of utilities
1 Developer shall conform to all applicable provisions of
the City Code All requirements of the State Subdivision
Ordinance shall be satisfied Final subdivision map filing
fees shall be paid in accordance with City of Cypress
Resolution No 1713. Plan checking and inspection fees
shall be paid in accordance with City of Cypress Resolution
No 1713 Advance street light energy charges shall be
paid Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the
Master Plan of Drainage The developer shall post a cash
bond for the cost of constructing one-half of the Valley
View Street median from the F A U Project termination
to the railroad crossing, and a cash bond for the cost of
landscaping and irrigating one-half of the Katella Avenue
median adjacent to the property or install landscaping and
irrigation for an equivalent portion of the full median.
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2 Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer A grading plan shall be submitted for approval.
A topograph of the area surrounding this development shall
be made to establish existing drainage flow patterns If
the existing natural flow of any adjoining parcel is across
the land of this development, a drainage easement shall be
granted and drainage facilities provided for that property
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer A retaining wall
per City of Cypress standards shall be constructed at the
property line where the grade difference is greater than
twelve inches (12")
3 Street lights street name signs, and traffic signs shall
be installed per City standards Necessary fire hydrants
shall be installed in accordance with Fire Department
requirements and City standards On Katella Avenue, street
lights and fire hydrants shall be installed behind the
sidewalk All secondary and primary utility services shall
be underground 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 If the
developer elects to use the Katella Avenue sewer, he shall
conduct a capacity study, subject to the approval of the
City Engineer, and he shall pay an assessment based on the
gross acreage of proposed development tributary to the sewer
4 The developer shall submit a traffic study for his proposed
development to the satisfaction of the City Engineer in-
cluding a circulation plan devised to provide off-street
pedestrian access to bus stops The developer shall be
responsible for a proportionate share of the costs of any
traffic control device deemed to be necessary as a result
of development of the subject property A cash bond may
be posted to cover the costs of any such device
5. In lieu of widening and constructing improvements at the
Valley View Street railroad crossing, the developer shall
widen Valley View Street and construct paving improvements
only, according to alignment and width specified by the
City Engineer, between the railroad crossing and Cerritos
Avenue east of centerline The City shall fund widening
and construction of improvements at the aforementioned
crossing, as determined by the State Public Utilities
Commission
6 Katella Avenue, Valley View Street, and all interior
streets shall be dedicated and fully improved with curb,
gutter, sidewalk, driveway, paving, etc , in accordance
with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways A six and
a half foot wide sidewalk shall be constructed along the
curb face of Katella Avenue A six -foot -wide combined
sidewalk and bikeway shall be constructed along Valley
View Street, meandering and maintaining at least two and
a half feet clear distance between the curb face and the
edge of the walk/bikeway Interior streets shall be a
minimum 45 feet wide with a five foot public utility
easement on each side A five foot public utility ease-
ment shall also be granted along Katella Avenue Corner
cutoffs on Katella Avenue and on Valley View Street shall
be dedicated to the City of Cypress for roadway purposes
Curb returns shall be. 35 feet minimum at the intersection
of proposed Street "B" and Katella Avenue, and at the
intersection of proposed Street "A" and Valley View Street•
25 feet minimum at interior street intersections The
developer shall construct a median opening, subject to the
approval of the City Engineer, on Katella Avenue at
proposed Street B
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7 The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City
to construct and maintain landscaping and an irrigation
system within the Valley View Street 14 foot parkway
(along the meandering combined sidewalk and bikeway) and
within the eight -foot -wide planter area between sidewalk
and property line along Katella Avenue. Construction may
be postponed to coincide with on-site landscaping con-
struction for building along Valley View Street and
Katella Avenue
8 The minimum flowline grade in streets shall be 0 20%
Interior street structural sections shall be based on the
recommendation and soils report prepared by an engineering
firm acceptable to the City Engineer, with street structural
sections to be determined by using an applicable T I (Traffic
Index) Street structural sections for Katella Avenue and
Valley View Street will be furnished to the developer's
engineer by the City Engineer based on soils tests by the
County of Orange Materials Lab All existing public improve-
ments at the development site which are damaged cracked
or otherwise below standard shall be removed and replaced
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
9 The quantity location width and the type of driveway
shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer An
effective sight distance for vehicular traffic shall be
maintained at the intersection of the driveway entrances
with street No landscaping will be allowed in the area
of the curb returns Adequate sight distance also shall
be maintained within the development at all driveway inter-
sections to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
10 Wheelchair and handicap access facilities shall be installed
on-site and off-site in accordance with State of California
and City of Cypress Building Department standards.
11 These conditions shall apply to all parcels created,
altered, or otherwise affected by this parcel map
At the time buildings are to be constructed the following addi-
tional conditions shall be satisfied prior to issuance of a
Building Permit
12 The sanitary sewer connection fee shall be paid by the
developer in accordance with Orange County Sanitation
District No 3, Resolution No 303
13 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 concen-
tration of nitrogen, phosphorus potassium pH salinity
sodium status and boron saturation extract Results of
these tests with recommendations of the agricultural lab-
oratory shall be furnished to the Public Works Department
for approval at least thirty days prior to planting date
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 A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued
for this development until all landscaping and irrigation
is completed in accordance with plans and specifications
as approved by the Planning Commission
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14 Finish grading plans shall be submitted for approval by
the City Engineer All on-site drainage shall be conveyed
to the street by means of an undersidewalk drain, per
City of Cypress standards
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished
to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda
There was no one who wished to speak
Chairman Van Allen announced that Items #3, 5 and 6 will be con-
tinued until after the public hearings
PUBLIC HEARING RE. ZONE CHANGE NO 78-1 - WALKER STREET AREA:
Chairman Van Allen announced that this was the time and place for
the public hearing to consider a proposed amenament to the Zoning
Ordinance to provide for a change in zoning classification for the
area generally located easterly of Walker Street, southerly of
Lincoln Avenue and generally identified as the Walker Street Area
from its current zone classification of RM -20/A Residential Multi-
ple Family to an RS -6000 (DI) Residential Single -Family (Density
Incentive) Zone He opened the hearing and asked for the staff
report
The Planning Director presented Statf Report #78-4 dated January
26 which described the proposal to rezone the Walker Street area
The density incentive overlay zone would allow, through the combining
of lots, multiple -family residential development on minimum lot
sizes of 13,000 square feet at a maximum density of 11 dwelling
units per acre Staff transmitted a modification to Section 12
to be added to the Zoning Ordinance which provides for the DI
Zone and outlines permitted uses and development and performance
standards.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission regarding provi-
sions and application of the DI zoning The Planning Director
felt parcels of 13 000 square feet or more which would not be
combined, such as several located on the south side of Karen
Avenue, would not be discriminated against by the zoning since
a conditional use permit and variance can be applied for in order
to construct additional units on those existing parcels having
in excess of the minimum required area The Planning Director
stated that staff is not recommending application of the DI zoning
to other areas of the City however such a zone change can be
requested for other areas
Commissioner Adler indicated he was concerned about the public and
semi-public permitted uses in the DI zone as applied to the Walker
Street area. The Planning Director stated the inclusion of public
and semi-public uses in the DI zone is unnecessary since these
uses are already permitted in the underlying RS -6000 zone but they
were included far clarification and to make the ordinance as
complete as possible
Commissioner Mullen felt there were redundancies in Section 12 7 3
A (1-5) Staff suggested the elimination of #3 and 4 and changing
#2 to read• dwelling groups on a site of not less than two acres.
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in favor No
one wished to speak in favor He asked for those in opposition
Mr Jack Fiskin, 2038 Tweed, Placentia, property owner at 5541
Nelson Street, stated he did not understand the purpose of the
DI zone and felt the only difference from multiple -family zoning
would be it requires a conditional use permit and building fees
He stated he prefers all single-family residential zoning He
stated most of the property owners are counting on income from
multiple -family development He stated he cannot afford to build
a single-family dwelling and there is not much chance for most
property owners to buy an adjoining lot He stated the traffic
density will be higher with R-1 zoning
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The Planning Director reported on Planning Commission and Council
actions in determining zoning for the Walker area
Mrs Woolridge, 5561 Camp Street, reported that the new homes,
dead-end street and Straight Talk Clinic create a lot of traffic
and she felt the problem would become worse if multiple dwelling
units are constructed on a lot.
Mr James Carr, 5562 Bishop Street, stated he did not recall the
DI zoning being discussed at the public hearings The Planning
Director reported on the discussion at the Council's hearing
Mr. Carr stated he disagreed with the DI zone and that he sup-
ported RS -6000 zoning with no overlay zone He stated it was
his understanding the zoning was to be changed from multiple -
residential to single-family residential
The City Attorney recommended adding to the end of Section 12 7 4 A.
"and shall apply to development of dwelling groups and multiple
dwellings" The Planning Director recommenaed changing Section
12 7 5 C to read "All performance standards not in conflict with
those stated herein as required by the underlying zone with which
the DI overlay zone is combined".
Commissioner Mullen felt the minimum 1300 square feet was too
high for a rental unit and that there would not be a market for
such an apartment size because building costs would make construc-
tion uneconomical He felt this could lead to problems such as
having several families occupy one unit The Planning Director
indicated this was an attempt to discourage the traditional type
of apartment development which was one of the concerns leading to
the Walker Street study and rezoning proposal. He stated the Com-
mission can recommend a different minimum dwelling unit size
Commissioner Mullen recommended that for a group of multiple -family
dwellings one of the units meet the minimum 1300 square foot re-
quirement and the remaining units meet the minimum area require-
ments for the multiple -residential zone He felt this would
maximize the likelihood of an owner/occupant in the main dwelling
with rental units on the same property
Commissioner Adler stated he favored the 1300 square foot minimum
and felt it would result in other than traditional apartment devel-
opment which he favored for cul-de-sac streets since it would not
generate as much traffic as R-1. He again questioned the public
and semi-public permitted uses The Planning Director stated the
uses were included in Section 12 to eliminate the need to check
other sections of the Zoning Ordinance for all uses permitted in
an overlay or dual zoned parcel of land
Chairman Van Allen suggested that, since the Council wished to
maintain a single-family, low density character for the area, the
zoning designation should be RM 11/A instead of the DI zone.
RECESS: Chairman Van Allen called a recess at 9 00 p m The meeting
was called back to order at 9 15 with Commissioner Friedmann absent
Commissioner Partin stated he favored the DI zone but was concerned
over the 1300 foot minimum size and telt this size unit would be
uneconomical to build and could discourage further development
He stated ne preferred maintaining the RM/20A dwelling unit sizes
without the minimum 1300 foot requirement Commissioner Mullen
agreed ana stated the zoning was providing an incentive for redev-
elopment and then removing it by requiring a dwelling unit size
that would be unmarketable He stated he agreed with the dwelling
size standards for the RM zone Chairman Van Allen indicated he
was concerned about the inconsistencies of the Council's intent
since they objected to RM 20/A and RM 10/A and they wanted to
retain the single-family character of the area yet they provided
for exceptions that would permit multiple -residential and, further,
the 1300 square feet eliminates apartments He felt if the Council's
intent is to restrict the area to RS -6000 with no overlay zone or
provision for multiple -family then they should state so
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Commissioner Partin stated he was at the Council's hearing and
he felt it was not their intent to restrict the area to single- or
multiple -family residential He felt the DI zoning was a good
compromise for property owners in the area and that the develop-
ment and performance standards offered protection against wall to
wall units.
Commissioners Adler and Mullen both felt bachelor size units
should not be permitted Commissioner Mullen felt if an incen-
tive is to be provided then the unit sizes should be those permitted
in the RM zone with the provision that in a grouping of units, the
owner/occupant unit should be larger Chairman Van Allen felt
that designating it as a single-family zone but providing for
multiple -family is misleading and he felt the zone should be
designated as RM 11/A so that persons are aware of the potential
for multiple -family development.
Mr. Fiskin stated the new single-family homes on Nelson were
built under R-3 zoning and he did not sympathize with those
residents who objected to higher density
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner
Partin to approve the amendment to the text of the Zoning Ordinance
subject to the changes recommended by staff to. Section 12 7 3 A,
12 7 4 A, and 12.7 5 C with the provisions that Section 12.7.4 A
#11 regarding the minimum dwelling unit size be changed from 1300
to 800 square feet, and that dwelling unit sizes for multiple -
family units be based on current RM zone requirements with the
exception that bachelor units not be permitted The motion
carried by the following roll call vote*
AYES.
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COMMISSIONERS.
1 COMMISSIONERS:
1 COMMISSIONERS:
Adler, Mullen & Partin
Van Allen
Friedmann
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner
Partin to apply the RS -6000 DI Zone classification to the Walker
Street area The motion carried by the following roll call vote'
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
3 COMMISSIONERS
1 COMMISSIONERS.
1 COMMISSIONERS•
Adler, Mullen & Partin
Van Allen
Friedmann
Chairman Van Allen closed the hearing
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-2 - NEW HORIZONS BUILDING
CORPORATION* Chairman Van Allen announced that this was the time
and place for the public hearing to consider an application to
rezone a .69 -acre parcel of land located at the southwesterly
corner of Orange Avenue and Walker Street from its current classi-
fication of OP -10,000 (CC) Office Professional (Civic Center
Overlay) to CG -10,000 (CC) Commercial General (Civic Center Over-
lay) He opened the hearing and asked for the staff report
The Assistant Planner presented Staff Report #78-3 dated January
25 describing the zone change application Staff recommended
approval of the zone change and that the Civic Center Overlay zone
be retained
Chairman Van Allen asked for the applicant.
Mr. Dan Brose, the applicant, reported they propose to construct
three buildings and two of the buildings are leased to an escrow
company and real estate shop and the third may be a gourmet deli-
catessen or bicycle dealership He stated about 75% of the project
will be office professional use.
Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in favor No
one wished to speak in favor. He asked for those in opposition
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Mr Alfonse Troncone, 5427 Oxford Drive, stated he represented
four other property owners on Oxtord adjacent to the subject
property who oppose the zone change and feel the long-range
planning for the corner is office -professional and not commercial
They felt commercial will detract from the identity of the Civic
Center
Mr Brose stated they felt three 2,000 foot buildings were archi-
tecturally more desirable than a bulky, two-story 6,000 square
foot building. He indicated the buildings will surround a patio
Commissioner Mullen stated he must consider Mr Troncone's state-
ments as his own and that it is the responsibility of the other
property owners to be present or transmit their feelings in a
letter to the Commission He felt the location on the corner made
the property different from those to the west and he stated he
supported the proposal and felt the overlay zone provides adequate
protection to ensure compatible development
The Planning Director stated all the property between Grindlay
and Walker with the exception of the subject property, is com-
mitted to OP use He noted that the escrow and real estate uses
are permitted in the Office -Professional Zone
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner
Adler to approve Zone Change #78-2 witn the provision that the
Civic Center Overlay Zone be maintained for the property
Commissioner Partin asked why a zone change was necessary for
the entire property since 2/3 of the tenants proposed are already
permitted uses in the OP Zone.
Mr. Brose stated they prefer a more versatile zoning and he felt
their type of architecture would not lend itself to a total OP
concept He felt a change of tenants in the future would be
easier to accommodate with commercial zoning.
Chairman Van Allen stated he was concerned about the possible
uses which could be developed on the property under CG zoning,
even with a conditional use permit, in relation to the adjacent
uses
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES
ABSENT.
3 COMMISSIONERS•
1 COMMISSIONERS.
1 COMMISSIONERS:
Adler, Mullen & Partin
Van Allen
Friedmann
Chairman Van Alien closed the public hearing
ADMINISTKATIVE MATTERS: (Continued)
Hearing no objections, Chairman Van Allen continued Item ##3,
Suggested Conditions for Trailer Repair at 4572 Lincoln Avenue,
to the next meeting because of the applicant's absence.
3. Landscape Plan Review, Racquetball Club, 6269 Ball Road
The Planning Director presented the landscaping plans and a report
dated January 25 which described the landscape treatment. He
reported building permits were issued for the project
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, secondea by Commissioner
Adler and unanimously carried to approve the landscape plans
subject to the condition that an automatic irrigation system be
provided with design specifications subject to staff approval
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4 Zoning Determination Re. Health Club/Massage Parlor
The Planning Director presented a report dated February 2 indicating
the staff received a request to locate a massage parlor and possibly
a health club in the City Staff requested a determination by the
Commission on whether these uses are to be permitted within any
zone. The Planning Director stated the City Code contains a
regulatory section pertaining to massage parlors which requires
a Police Department investigation and that operators be certi-
fied and accredited He reported he had no background on the
requests The staff recommended that health clubs including
figure salons and massage parlors be permitted in the CG 10,000
and CH -10,000 zones subject to a conditional use permit
Chairman Van Allen recommended that the two requests be separated
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen that health clubs and figure
salons be permitted uses The motion was not seconded Commis-
sioner Mullen then moved that figure salons and health clubs be
authorized uses subject to a conditional use permit and that the
determination regarding massage parlors be referred to the City
Council for action The motion was not seconded
The City Attorney stated it is the Commission's responsibility
to act on proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and the City
Council will have an opportunity later
Commissioner Mullen suggested that the matter be referred to staff
and that staff provide a definition of health club, figure salon
and massage parlor to ensure that there will be sufficient pro-
tection so the uses are not detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare.
Hearing no objections, Chairman Van Allen requested that staff
return at the next meeting with the information requested
The Planning Director asked for a clarification of the Commission's
action regarding Item 4#1
It was moved by Chairman Van Allen, seconded by Commissioner
Mullen and unanimously carried to receive and file Item #1
The Planning Director reported staff received a letter of appeal
of the Commission's approval of the restaurant in the Lincoln
Plaza Shopping Center and a hearing will be scheduled before the
City Council for February 27
Commissioner Mullen asked if the Moody/Ball shopping center will
be observed by staff for possible future violations The Planning
Director stated any future violations will be referred to the
City Attorney's office
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Van Allen adjourned the meeting at 10.37 p m
AIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
SECRETARY OF THE PLANNINI COMMISSION
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