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Minutes 1978-06-15MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD June 15, 1978 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 6.40 p m on Thursday June 15 1978 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, Public Works Director Art Schatzeder, Assistant Planner Don Lamm, and City Attorney John Murphy PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Friedmann led the pledge to the flag Hearing no objections, Chairman Van Allen added Item #3 under Administrative Matters regarding a progress report on Lloyd's Auto Repair Mr Hawley reported a request was received from the applicant to continue Item #2, Design Review - Country Kitchen Restaurant, to the Commission's first meeting in July MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Mullen seconded by Commissioner Partin and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of June 1 as corrected ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 1 Landscape Plan Review - Robert Warmington Company Hearing no objections Chairman Van Allen continued this item until later in the meeting to allow the applicant to be present 2 Design Review - The Country Kitchen Restaurant Hearing no objections, Chairman Van Allen continued this item until the Commission's first meeting in July at staff's request 3 Lloyd s Auto Repair - Progress Report The Planning Director indicated this matter was continued from the Commission's last meeting to allow staff to monitor progress being made by the applicant in conforming to the requirements of the Con- ditional Use Permit granted for this use The Planning Director presented slides taken of the subject property and indicated that improvement has been made since the Commission's last meeting but some items were still incomplete After discussion with Mr Gilbert the applicant, the Commission agreed that some progress had been made towards the satisfaction of the conditions imposed on the project It was moved by Commissioner Mullen seconded by Commissioner Partin and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the July 6 meeting Planning Commission Minutes June 15, 1978 1 Landscape Plan Review - Robert Warmington Company Mr Hawley summarized the staff report on this matter, indicating the applicant had used the same landscape architect as the Koll Company so both projects would be compatible Mr Hawley stated the staff felt the landscaping proposed would be complimentary to the surrounding area He stated he planned to contact the land- scape architect to advise them of the problem the City is having with fire blight which attacks Evergreen Pear trees and suggest that another tree be substituted Mr Hawley stated the staff recommended approval of the landscape and irrigation plans Chairman Van Allen asked for any comments from the Commission Commissioner Adler asked about the location of the berms Mr Hawley replied they were located along Walker and Cerritos It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Friedmann and unanimously carried to approve the landscape and irrigation plans as submitted subject to the condition that the Evergreen Pear tree may have a substitution subject to the approval of the Planning Director RECESS. Chairman Van Allen called a recess at 7.00 p m The meeting was called back to order at 7 30 p m with all Commis- sioners present ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Van Allen asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on any matter not on the agenda No one wished to speak PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 78-5 - WALKER STREET/ LINCOLN TO ORANGE Chairman Van Allen announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan for property fronting along the westerly and easterly sides of Walker Street He opened the hearing and asked for the staff report Mr Hawley summarized staff's report and presented slides of the subject area He indicated there was a decline in the residential character of the area and that there were already some commercial uses located there and some property owners who would like to establish commercial uses Chairman Van Allen asked if there were questions for staff Commissioner Friedmann asked if all property owners in the area had been notified and Mr Hawley replied that a notice had been published and posted in accordance with legal requirements and that he planned to notify the surrounding property owners when the matter will be heard by the City Council In response to a question by Commissioner Friedmann, he also stated the water company pumping station could act as a break between heavier commercial uses on the north and the properties to the south Commissioner Mullen asked if the City could have any control over the conversion of existing houses into businesses Mr Hawley replied that the City would have control under the Design Review process Mr Hawley indicated that most of the property owners he had contacted along Walker Street had no objections to making improvements to their property Chairman Van Allen asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or in opposition to the proposed General Plan Amendment -2- 1 1 Planning Commission Minutes June 15, 1978 Mr Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive Cypress asked if it was proper to hold a public hearing without notifying the surrounding property owners Mr Hawley replied that it was and that he planned to notify the surrounding property owners before the matter is heard before the City Council Commissioner Adler asked if Walker Street was of sufficient width to accommodate the increased traffic that might occur with the zone change The Public Works Director replied that if the property were developed for commercial uses, an attempt would be made to have traffic head out onto Walker Street, rather than back out as it does now and this should improve the traffic situation Chairman Van Allen indicated he felt it was a good idea to let the pumping station serve as a buffer between heavier commercial uses and the property to the south of the pumping station Commissioner Mullen stated he agreed with this It was moved by Commissioner Friedmann and seconded by Commissioner Mullen to adopt a resolution supporting General Plan Amendment No 78-5 in accordance with staff's report with the exception that the pumping station and the two lots immediately to the south remain in their current land use designation 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 Chairman Van Allen closed the public hearing Chairman Van Allen asked if there were any other comments Mr Hawley stated that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Yamaha project went very well ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Van Allen adjourned the meeting at 8.25 p m ATTEST• ■n _1 IAA SECRETARY OF THE 'LANNING OMMISSION A RMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION -3-