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Minutes 1976-06-03MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD June 3, 1976 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 6:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 1976 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Gerald Mullen presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Hart, Van Allen and Mullen Commissioners Greenwood and Walsh Also present was Brian Hawley, Planning Director. COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD ARRIVED AT 6:15 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 1. Tentative Parcel Map #76 -5, Eastern Pacific Development Company, 5200 and 5300 blocks of Orange Avenue. The Planning Director summarized Staff Report PC #76 -21 dated May 27 and presented the tentative parcel map which proposes the division of about 3.4 acres of land on the south side of Orange Avenue in the OP- 10,000 (Office Professional) Zone into two parcels. A 27,000 square foot garden -type office building, which was approved by the Planning Commission on March 4, 1976, is proposed on Parcel #1. Mr. Henry Ockenbach, 2472 North Lake Avenue, Altadena, Calif- ornia, architect, inquired about condition #1 which states all conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit #76 -2 shall be applicable to the parcel map as they relate to'Parcel #1 and asked if all conditions must be met prior to recordation. The Planning Director advised him this is not required and that Condition #1 indicates that approval of the parcel map does not excuse compliance with the conditions of the C.U.P. The Planning Director pointed out that drainage and street improvement fees were previously paid as a condition of devel- opment of the single- family subdivision to the south, of which this property was formerly a portion. It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried to approve Tentative Parcel Map #76 -5 subject to the following conditions: 1. All conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit #76 -2, as required by the Planning Commission, shall be applicable to this parcel map as they relate to Parcel #1. 2. The applicant shall submit a soils report in accordance with City standards for review by the Building Superin- tendent. 3. A grading plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Superintendent prior to the start of any grading or construction on the subject property. 4. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of the State Subdivision Map Act and the City's Subdivision Ordinance relative to the approval and recordation of the subject Parcel Map. Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1976 5. No ingress or egress to Parcel #2 will be permitted within 250 lineal feet of the property line separating Parcels #1 and #2 unless the driveway on Parcel #1, located 607 lineal feet east of Grindlay, is closed. 2. Consideration of a request for special signing at 9461 Grindlay Street. The Planning Director reported a request was received from Mr. Alex Bell of Statewide Developers, 9461 Grindlay Street, Cypress, for the temporary display of two fabric banners for a period of 90 days or until the office spaces in their professional building are leased. The signs will be 2 feet by 12 feet, dark brown letters on a yellow background, and will be placed on the south and east sides of the building. Mr. Howard Lau, representing Statewide Developers, reported the signs would be placed near the corner of the building on the upper portion of the verandah. The offices have been vacant for about six months. The Commission inquired if the applicant would remove the existing signs, particularly the sign on the south side of the building which is obscured by the landscaping. Mr. Lau stated this was not their intention and agreed to remove the existing signs during the 90 day period if this is the Commission's desire. He stated they would like to replace the existing signs when the banners are removed. It was moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and unanimously carried to approve the request for temporary signing for Statewide Developers with the conditions that the display not extend beyond 90 days and that the sign design be subject to review by the Planning Director. Commis- sioner Hart also recommended that the sign on the south side of the building be relocated after the 90 day period. 3. Review of signing program for Happiness Foundation, Conditional Use Permit #73 -7. The Planning Director presented the sign plans for the Happi- ness Foundation school located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Grindlay Street and reported the signs are in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. It was moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Chairman Mullen and unanimously carried to approve the signing program for the Happiness Foundation subject to the following conditions: 1. Development of the signs shall be in accordance with plans submitted and as reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. 2. The appropriate permits shall be obtained by the applicant. 4. Consideration of a resolution regarding agricultural and related uses in commercial zones. 5. Consideration of a resolution regarding agricultural and related uses as home occupations. The Planning Director presented two resolutions which made findings regarding the raising of agricultural products in any commercial zone and businesses involving horticultural uses in residential zones. The resolutions are consistent with past Commission approvals of such uses. It was moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and unanimously carried to adopt the two resolutions, 2. Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1976 titles as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 707 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DETERMINING THAT THE RAISING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IS A PERMITTED USE IN ANY COMMERCIAL ZONE THROUGHOUT THE CITY. RESOLUTION NO. 708 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DETERMINING THAT BUSINESSES INVOLVING HORTICULTURAL USES ARE PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES SUBJECT TO A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT. The Planning Director reported that the City Council at its May 24 meeting appealed the Commission's denial of Zone Change #76 -2 (Warmington Company, south side of Lincoln Avenue, oppo- site Sumner Street.) MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Van Allen and unanimously carried to approve the May 6 minutes as corrected. It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded by Commis- sioner Hart and unanimously carried to approve the May 13 minutes. It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded by Commis - sioner Van Allen and carried, with Commissioner Hart abstaining, to approve the May 20 minutes as corrected. RECESS: Chairman Mullen recessed the meeting at 6:55 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Mullen called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following Commissioners in attendance: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Greenwood, Hart, Van Allen, Walsh and Mullen None Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, and Roger Grable, Deputy City Attorney. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Walsh led the pledge to the flag. With the Commission's consent, Chairman Mullen took Item #2 out of order. PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #76 -8 - PIZZA PUB: Chairman Mullen announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed conditional use permit to establish, operate and maintain a Pizza Pub restaurant including the on -site sale of beer and wine on property located at 10101 Valley View Street situated on the southwesterly corner of Valley View Street and Ball Road in the CG- 10,000 Commercial General Zone. He opened the hearing and asked for the staff's report. Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1976 The Planning Director summarized Staff Report PC #76 -22 dated May 27 and presented the plot plans and front elevations of the proposed Pizza Pub restaurant. The restaurant will be located at the southerly end of the satellite stores between the Albertson's market and Mervyn's department store and is included in Phase II of the shopping center development. Precise floor plans and elevations for the restaurant will be submitted for Commission review and approval prior to construc- tion. The staff recommended approval subject to five conditions. Chairman Mullen asked if the applicant wished to speak. Mr. Gary Krumwiede, 2415 East Chapman, Fullerton, California, stated they operate two other restaurants in Fullerton and Anaheim and that the restaurants are not the usual type operated by a large corporation. He reported the personnel tries to become involved in the community by joining the Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees and other civic organizations and supports activities such as Little League and Bobby Sox baseball. Chairman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support or opposition. No one wished to speak in favor or opposition and Chairman Mullen closed the hearing. It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Van Allen to approve Conditional Use Permit #76 -8 subject to the following conditions: 1. Floor plans and elevations for this use shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission at the time the final building plans for Phase II of the Cypress East Shopping Center are submitted to the City for approval. 2. Plans of the proposed signing program shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission. The signing for this use shall be integrated with the total signing program for the entire center. 3. The establishment of this use shall conform to the re- quirements of the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the County Health Department and the County Fire Marshal. 4. All requirements of the City Building Superintendent for construction of this use shall be satisfied. 5. If live entertainment is proposed, the applicant shall obtain a special permit from the City Council in accor- dance with the provisions of the Municipal Code. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Van Allen, Walsh and Mullen 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 0 COMMISSIONERS: None CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN NO. 76 -1 - ARLAN PROPERTY: Chairman Mullen announced that this was the time and place for the continuation of the public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the General Plan of the City of Cypress which would provide for the estab- lishment of a variety of land uses in the area generally bounded by Knott Avenue on the east, the Stanton Storm Channel on the south, Walker Street on the west and Cerritos Avenue and the Southern Pacific Railroad right -of -way on the north. He asked for the staff's report. 4. Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1976 The Planning Director described the land use plan for the Arlan property approved by the Planning Commission on May 13 which calls for industrial uses on the west side of Valley View in- cluding two small retail commercial spots in Areas 2 and 11, Area 6 designated for apartments and townhouses (9 acres of apartments east of Holder and 38 acres of townhouses with five acres of retail commercial at the corner of Knott and Katella) and Area 9 to be changed from retail commercial and patiohomes to all industrial /commercial of 31 acres. The Planning Director presented a memorandum dated June 3 which reported on the prop- erty owner's response to the Planning Commission's plan which indicated: 1. The property owner opposed the land use mix suggested by the Planning Commission and urged favorable consideration of the plan originally submitted. 2. The property owner opposed the retail commercial use in Areas 2 and 11 and felt there is insufficient market demand and these areas would compete with commercial uses at the intersection of Valley View and Katella. 3. The owner opposed the proposed change to Area 9. 4. The owner preferred patiohomes to townhouses in Area 6. The Planning Director outlined the phasing program suggested in the Team report and the implementation program and stated it was still the staff's recommendation that these be adopted. He reported there was a typographical error in the preliminary Team report regarding payment of drainage fees ( #7 of the implementation program) and it was staff's recommendation that drainage fees for each phase be paid prior to construction of each phase. Chairman Mullen reopened the public hearing. The Planning Director clarified one point of the implementation program which was not clear in the Team report and that was that a subdivision map be filed for areas designated for industrial use prior to any construction in each phase. The Planning Commission held general discussion regarding the implementation program. Commissioner Van Allen inquired about the zone classification for the Navy lease property and the Planning Director advised it is the PS (Public and Semi - Public) Zone and is on a 99 year lease. Chairman Mullen asked why the property owner preferred patiohomes rather than townhouses in Area 6 and he felt a townhouse designation would provide more flexibility to respond to future market demands. The Planning Director reported that the property owner wished resi- dential areas designated exactly as they proposed to develop them. Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, reported the Navy lease property provides clearance for the runway which is required and must remain clear as long as there are flights. He reported the property is under a unilateral lease where the government only has the option to renew. He stated the Navy must pay taxes on the property. Commissioner Van Allen expressed concern about the absence of the property owner at the meeting and stated he wished to know the owner's reaction to the Planning Commission's recommended changes to the development plan. He disagreed with the agricultural transition designation for Area 6 since this zone classification does not exist. He supported an industrial /commercial designation for Area 6 instead of townhouses and indicated he wished to discuss such changes to the plan with the property owner. Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1976 The Planning Director reported that the property owner expressed acceptance of the changes suggested by the Commission for Area 6 for a mix of residential with some retail commercial at the corner of Knott and Katella and the owner felt this was a trade -off for changes made to Areas 2 and 11. The property owner objected to pin - pointing retail commercial spots adjacent to Valley View if the entire areas are to be designated for industrial use. It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to approve the phasing program as recommended by the Team as it applies to the development plan approved by the Commis- sion on May 13, that it be fully enforced and that none of the conditions be waived at any time, and that the Navy lease property be given an appropriate designation. Discussion was held regarding the phasing program. Commissioner Van Allen felt the phasing program should not be approved until a land use plan is decided upon since the phasing program would have to be changed to accommodate any changes in the development plan. Commissioner Hart felt the phasing program applies to any devel- opment plan and that any changes to the development plan could be incorporated into the phasing program. Commissioner Hart amended the motion that the phasing program be applicable to any development plan, not Plan D. Following further discussion, a substitute motion was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to approve the implementation program Items #2 through #7 with the exception of Items #1, 4 and 8. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: O COMMISSIONERS: O COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Van Allen, Walsh and Mullen None None Discussion was held regarding the development plan and Commis- sioner Van Allen recommended that Area 6 be given a commercial and industrial designation. Commissioner Walsh agreed with this designation and felt the plan could not be adopted as proposed by the property owner since the City did not have an agricultural transition zone classification. She felt the plan contained too much residential use which was not the highest and best use of the property. It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen and seconded by Commis- sioner Walsh to approve Plan D with the change that Area 6 (agricultural transition) be given a commercial /industrial desig- nation. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Walsh and Van Allen 3 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart and Mullen O COMMISSIONERS: None It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen and seconded by Commis- sioner Walsh that Area 10 (designated for single- family residen- tial) be changed to include a residential land use mix of apart- ments, patiohomes and single - family homes, with 9 acres of apartments and 34 acres of patiohomes to be designated west of the extension of Holder Street and 74 acres of single - family homes to be designated east of Holder Street. Chairman Mullen indicated he opposed a reduction of single- family residential acres and felt it would hurt the viability of the entire development plan. He felt the property owner should be allowed a reasonable amount of single - family residential development to give him the incentive to implement 6. Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1976 the total plan. Commissioner Walsh felt the highest and best use of the property is a commercial and industrial only mix. Commissioner Hart stated that 315 acres of industrial and com- mercial use was proposed in the plan approved by the Commission which he felt was adequate and that some residential use is necessary for a viable development plan. He noted that the property has had an industrial designation for a long time and no development has occurred. He stated there is the threat of losing the property to the government or for a park. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Van Allen and Walsh NOES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart and Mullen ABSENT: O COMMISSIONERS: None It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to change Plan D and designate Area 6 for patiohomes instead of townhouses. Commissioner Hart stated patiohomes would create a lower density and Chairman Mullen noted that the property owner prefers patiohomes to townhouses in this area. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart and Mullen 2 COMMISSIONERS: Van Allen and Walsh 0 COMMISSIONERS: None It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to approve the phasing program recommended by the Team and that it be applicable to Plan D as amended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart and Mullen 2 COMMISSIONERS: Van Allen and Walsh 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Discussion was held regarding Item #8 of the implementation program relating to the hiring of a Development Coordinator. The Planning Director reported that the Team recommended the hiring of a Development Coordinator whose responsibility would be to coordinate development of the Arlan property. His duties would be to actively solicit industrial and commercial tenants, assist them in planning and developing programs for the property and apprise them of development standards and procedures. His primary responsibility would be with commercial and industrial property but would include residential property as well as all other developable property throughout the City. The Team recommended that the individual report directly to the City Manager. The Planning Director stated it would be the City Council's decision whether to assign a current staff member or hire an individual to this position. Commissioner Van Allen expressed concern that the hiring of the Development Coordinator might jeopardize the proposals for hiring needed personnel for the Planning Department. It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Van Allen to submit a communication to the City Council recommending that they consider assigning the coordination and development of the Arlan property and all other developable property in the City to an individual who can devote a majority of his time to this function, that the selection process be determined by the Council 7. Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1976 with the decision based on budgetary and workload considerations. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADJOURNMENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: 0 COMMISSIONERS: 0 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Van Allen, Walsh and Mullen None None Chairman Mullen adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: SECRETARY OF THE PLANNIN 8.