Minutes 1974-02-07MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD
February 7, 1974
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order
at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 1974 in the Cypress City Council
Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Warren presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Greenwood, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
Commissioner Hart
Also present were Planning Director Brian Hawley, Associate Planner Ron Hovland,
and Public Works Director Art Schatzeder.
The afternoon Planning Commission meeting was scheduled to allow the Planning
Commission to tour the Irvine Industrial Community.
RECESS:
Chairman Warren recessed the meeting at 1:40 p.m. to 4 :30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was
at 4 :30 p.m. in the Cypress City Council Chambers,
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Greenwood, Mullen,
Commissioner Hart
called back to order
Chairman Warren presiding.
Ricker, and Warren
Also present were Planning Director Brian Hawley, Ron Hovland, Associate
Planner, and Art Schatzeder, Public Works Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1. Review of Landscape Plans, Conditional Use Permit #73-8, Shopping
Center at Orangewood and Knott.
Chairman Warren stated that the review of the plans would take place in
the Conference Room.
The Planning Director reviewed the landscaping plans for a shopping center
at the southwest corner of Orangewood and Knott Avenue. The Commissioners
discussed various features of the landscaping with the applicant, Mr. Herb
Press. The Commission recommended the installation of a curb, a minimum of
six inches in height, to enclose the landscaping strip adjacent to Orangewood
and Knott Avenue. The Planning Director stated that this would be made a
requirement of the conditional use permit.
COMMISSIONER HART ARRIVED AT 5:20 P.M.
Following consideration of the plans, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker,
seconded by Commissioner Mullen and unanimously carried to approve the
landscaping plans for Conditional Use Permit #73 -8 subject to the applicant
securing a plumbing and other permits required by the City Code.
RECESS:
Chairman Warren recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the
Cypress City Council Chambers.
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CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Warren called the meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission back
to order at 7 :35 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
PRESENT: Commissioners Greenwood, Hart, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
ABSENT: None.
Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, Ron Hovland, Associate
Planner, and Art Schatzeder, Public Works Director.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairman Warren led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Chairman Warren inquired if anyone wished to address the Commission regarding
a matter not on the agenda. There was no one wishing to speak at this time.
The Planning Director recommended that, since the applicant was not present
for the first public hearing scheduled, it be continued until the applicant
is present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE #74 -1 - CITY OF CYPRESS
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATING TEAM: Chairman Warren announced that this was
the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed deletion
of Section 13.1 -A regarding circuses and carnivals from the City of Cypress
Zoning Ordinance and he declared the public hearing open. Chairman Warren
asked the staff to present its report.
The Associate Planner presented Staff Report PC #74 -2 dated January 24, 1974
which indicated that the deletion of Subsection A of Section 13.1 of the
Zoning Ordinance was requested in order to allow the City Council to adopt
an ordinance which would have more complete control over circuses and
carnivals within the city and to avoid duplication in the two ordinances.
The report indicated that the proposed ordinance would broaden the authority
of responsible agencies and departments such as the Police and Building
Departments, the County Fire Marshal, County Health Department, and County
Animal Control Officer.
Chairman Warren asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the amendment.
No one wished to speak. Chairman Warren then asked if anyone wished to speak
in opposition to the amendment. There was no one wishing to speak in oppo-
sition and Chairman Warren declared the public hearing closed.
The Commissioners discussed the regulations proposed to be adopted in the
ordinance and their enforcement by the City and various agencies.
It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Mullen to
approve Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #74 -1 and recommend to the City
Council the adoption of the proposed ordinance regulating carnivals and
circuses as recommended by the staff. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
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PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74 -1 - CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF
LATTER DAY SAINTS. Chairman Warren announced that this was the time and place
for the public hearing concerning a proposed conditional use permit to construct,
use and maintain a church on a parcel of land located at 5151 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, situated at the northerly side of Orange Avenue, approximately 600
feet west of Grindley Street. Chairman Warren declared the public hearing
open and asked that the staff present its report.
The Associate Planner presented Staff Report PC #74 -3 dated January 30, 1974
for the Commission's review.
Chairman Warren asked if the applicant wished to address the Commission.
Mr. Thad Kirkham, 6350 Marcella Way, Buena Park, California, spoke in favor
of the proposal and responded to questions of the Commissioners concerning
the activities to be carried out at the facility, improvement of the site,
and conditions of approval.
The.Public Works Director noted that adjoining properties might drain in the
direction of the church site and he recommended that the applicant investigate
this matter and that an additional condition be included stating that improve -
ment of the subject parcel shall be designed to provide drainage for adjacent
parcels if necessary and be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
Chairman Warren asked if anyone else wished to speak
Use Permit #74 -1. There was no one wishing to speak.
anyone wished to speak in opposition. No one wished
and the Chair declared the public hearing closed for
#74 -1.
in favor of Conditional
The Chairman asked if
to speak in opposition
Conditional Use Permit
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood and seconded by Commissioner Ricker
to approved Conditional Use Permit #74 -1, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, subject to the following conditions:
1. For the sake of consistency on the perimeter walls, all walls shall
be six feet in height and constructed of color- matched, solid masonry
block.
2. Ingress and egress on the two driveways shall be indicated as two -way
by the use of directional arrows or other traffic direction devices.
3. The existing trees on the site shall be retained and maintained
wherever possible.
. Landscape and irrigation plans of all areas to be landscaped shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission. In the
satisfaction of this condition, the developer shall conform to the
following standards:
50% of all trees shall be a minimum 15 gallon size or larger,
30% of all trees shall be a minimum 20 inch box or larger,
10% of all trees shall be a minimum 36 inch box or larger,
50% of all shrubs shall be a minimum 5 gallon size or larger.
Those trees retained as a part of Condition' #3 may be counted toward
the satisfaction of this requirement.
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5. Plans for the project's interior lighting system shall be submitted
for review and approval by the Planning Commission at the time the
landscape and irrigation plans are submitted.
6. Development of the subject property shall conform substantially
to the plans and elevations submitted with this request and as
approved by the Planning Commission.
7, The trash area shown shall be constructed to the specifications
of the Planning Director and the Building Superintendent, and shall
be enclosed and screened from public view.
8. All air conditioning, heating, and ventilating equipment shall be
screened to provide for the peace and comfort of neighboring residents.
9. All construction shall be to Fire Zone 11 standards.
10. B -1 occupancy, Type 1 construction standards and occupancy loads will
be observed.
11. All construction must comply with 1973 Uniform Building and Plumbing
Codes and 1968 National Electric Code.
12. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with Master Plan of Drainage.
13. Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
In the event that this proposed project impedes or prohibits adequate
drainage of adjoining properties, a drainage easement shall be granted.
14. All secondary and primary utility services shall be underground.
15. Street lights shall be installed per City Standards.
16. Advance street light energy charges shall be paid.
17. Orange Avenue shall be dedicated and fully improved in accordance
with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways,
18. Driveway entrance shall be installed in accordance with City of Cypress'
Standard Plan No. 207 and shall be a minimum width of thirty feet (30').
19. Street trees 20 feet on center shall be installed along Orange Avenue
in conformance to the street tree policy of the Public Works Department.
The type of trees shall be as required under the Townscape and Urban
Design Element of the General Plan,
20. A turfed parkway with an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
on Orange Avenue to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
21, 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 concentration of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH, salinity,
sodium status and boron saturation extract, Results of these tests with
recommendations of the agricultural laboratory shall be furnished to the
Public Works Department for approval at least thirty (30) days prior to
planting date,
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22. Necessary fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with Fire
Department requirements and City Standards.
23. Plan checking and inspection fees amounting to 3 1/2% of the street
improvements shall be paid.
24. Developer shall conform to all applicable provisions of the City Code.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
The Associate Planner presented a status report on the former Firestone Tire
and Rubber Company dealership located at 5592 Lincoln and advised that any
new applicant on the site would be subject to the same conditions approved
by the Planning Commission for Variance #V -291 and Zoning Determination #72 -8.
The Planning Director reported on the status of Boat City and stated that the
City Attorney was requested to notify the operator that he was in nonconformance
with the provisions of the conditional use permit and request his compliance.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded by Commissioner Hart and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. to Thursday, February
14, 1974 at 7:30 p.m.
CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMM SSION