Minutes 1974-04-04MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD
April 4, 1974
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at
4:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 1974 in the Cypress City Council Chambers,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Warren presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Greenwood, Mullen and Warren
Commissioners Hart and Ricker
Also present were Planning Director Brian Hawley, Associate Planner Ron Hovland,
Art Schatzeder, Public Works Director, and Don Barker, Assistant Traffic Engineer.
The Chairman announced that the first three items under Administrative Matters
would be considered in the Conference Room.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1. Landscape Plans, Tract #8457, Presley Company.
Mr. Wayne Florian of Toups Engineering and Mr. Gary Gitts of Presley Company
were present to discuss the landscaping plans for Tract 8457, located at the easterly
extension of Camp and Nelson Streets. Mr. Florian reviewed the landscaping
plans for the townhouse and patio home development. The Public Works Director
recommended that the manhole be indicated on the plans and that vehicular access
to the manhole be provided to allow for sewer cleaning.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and
unanimously carried to approve the landscape plans for Tract #8457, Presley
Company with the condition that the manhole be identified on the final approved
plans and that access be maintained to the sewer main.
2. Review of site plans and landscape plans, Conditional Use Permit #73 -9,
8582 Acacia Drive.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Vaughn presented and reviewed the site and landscaping plans .
for a pre- school development to be located at 8582 Acacia Drive.
COMMISSIONER RICKER ARRIVED AT 4 :40 P.M.
The applicant also discussed the grading plan and reviewed elevations of the
building. The Planning Commissioners recommended that the parking area be marked
to designate the eight parking stalls.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and
carried, with Commissioner Ricker abstaining, to approve the site plans and
landscape plans for Conditional Use Permit #73 -9, 8582 Acacia Drive.
The Planning Director recommended that, since Conditional Use Permit #73 -9
is almost expired, the applicant submit a letter reluesting a time extension.
3. Site Plan Review, 5510 Danny Street.
Mr. Ron Jurgensen, the applicant, presented the site plans for a contractors'
storage yard to be located at 5510 Danny Street. The Commissioners reviewed
the plans and discussed adjacent uses and the exterior treatment of the building.
The Commission requested that the applicant resubmit the plans indicating a
more attractive type of exterior treatment for the steel building.
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It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Mullen and unanimously
carried to continue consideration of the site plans for 5510 Danny Street to
the next Commission meeting and request that the applicant submit plans showing a
more attractive exterior treatment of the building.
4. Review of Bike Trails Plans - Orange Avenue, Ball Road, interconnecting streets.
The Assistant Traffic Engineer presented the plans for the bicycle routes on Orange
Avenue, Ball Road, and the secondary streets between. Holder and Bloomfield which
are included in the Master Plan of Trails. He indicated the types of bikeways .
proposed for the segments along Ball Road, the existing and proposed no parking
restrictions, and parking problems unique to each street segment.
RECESS:
Chairman Warren recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Cypress
City Council Chambers.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called back to order at 7:35
p.m. in the Cypress City Council Chambers, Chairman Warren presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Greenwood, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
Commissioner Hart.
Also present were Planning Director Brian Hawley, Associate Planner Ron Hovland,
City Attorney John Murphy, and Art Schatzeder, Public Works Director.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ricker led the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:
February 14, 1974
It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood andunani-
mously carried to approve the minutes of February 14, 1974.
February 21, 1974
It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Mullen and unani-
mously carried to approve the minutes of February 21, 1974.
March 7, 1974
It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and unani-
mously carried to approve the March 7, 1974 minutes as corrected.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Chairman Warren asked if there was anyone wishing to address the Commission on
any matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE 474 -1 - WILLOW PARK: Chairman Warren announced that
this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed zone change
for the 3.5 acres of land located at the northeasterly corner of Orange Avenue and
Denni Street from the RU- Residential Urban Zone to the PS- Public and Semi- public Zone.
He declared the public hearing open and asked for the staff report.
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The Planning Director presented Staff Report PC #74 -6 dated March 25, 1974 for the
Commission's review.
Chairman Warren inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to
Zone Change #74-1. There was no one wishing to speak. The Planning Director read
a letter in favor of development of Willow Park from Mr. and Mrs. Neil Mason, 4547
Lemon Circle, Cypress.
It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Mullen and unanimously
carried to close the public hearing for Zone Change #74-1, Willow Park.
It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to
adopt a resolution recommending approval of Zone Change #74-1. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
1 COMMISSIONERS: Hart
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74-3 - GEORGE SARRADE: Chairman Warren
announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a
proposed conditional use permit to construct, operate and maintain a retail dairy
products store gasoline sales outlet with a provision for the off -sale of beer
and wine on a parcel of land located at 5351 Lincoln Avenue in the CH- Highway
Commercial Zone at the northwest corner of Lincoln and Watson. Chairman Warren
declared the public hearing open and asked for the staff-report.
The Planning Director recommended that the hearing be continued for two weeks to
allow the staff time in which to meet with the applicant to discuss several problems
relating to the proposed development.
Chairman Warren asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to Conditional Use Permit
474 -3.
Mr. Carl Chira, Grubbs Realty, 6032 Lincoln, Cypress, representing the applicant,
stated he had no objections to the continuance.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to
continue the public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #74 -3, George Sarrade,
to the April 18 Planning Commission meeting. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hart
PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE #74-1 CYPRESS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER - LEE B. BUTTS:
Chairman Warren announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
to consider a variance to construct and maintain an additional free - standing sign
identifying the Cypress Twin Cinema on the Bali Road frontage of the Cypress Plaza
Shopping Center located at 9913 Walker at Ball in the CG- Commercial General Zone.
Chairman Warren opened the public hearing and asked that the staff present its report.
The Associate Planner presented Staff Report PC#74 -8 dated March 27, 1974. He
presented slides showing existing freestanding signs in the shopping center and
the proposed location of the sign identifying the theater.
Chairman Warren inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of Variance #74-1.
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Mr. Lee Butts, the applicant, spoke in favor of installation of the sign. He
indicated that he did not feel a freestanding sign would be required by the future
office building or the restaurant to be located in the shopping center.
Chairman Warren inquired if anyone else wished to speak in favor of Variance #74 -1.
Speaking in favor of installation of the freestanding sign were the following persons:
Mrs. Audrey Hudson, 6153 Lawrence, Cypress
Mr. Deryl Rider, 4567 Lemon Circle, Cypress
The Commission members discussed the sign proposal in terms of whether or not a
precedent would be set since no additional freestanding signs were approved for
the shopping center and whether the sign should be of a greater size than required
by the Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Mullen felt the exceptional circumstances in this case warranted
the freestanding sign since a theater required an informational sign to advertise
current attractions. He felt it would be detrimental to the applicant and City
to require a more expensive conforming sign.
Commissioner Ricker felt that, if the variance is granted, the sign be required
to meet the size requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. He expressed concern over
setting a precedent in allowing a non - conforming sign.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and unani-
mously carried to close the public hearing regarding Variance #74 -1, Cypress Plaza
Shopping Center.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to approve
Variance #74 -1, Cypress Plaza Shoppping Center, Lee B. Butts, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the lights on the sign be extinguished by 11:00 p.m.
2. That the sign and pole be located in such a way so as not to encroach .
into the public right -of -way.
3. That the sign be constructed and erected in compliance with the Uniform
Building Code and the National Electrical Code.
4. That the color, design and dimensions of the sign conform to the plans
and elevations submitted with this request.
The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood and Mullen
2 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker and Warren
1 COMMISSIONERS: Hart
It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Chairman Warren to approve
Variance #74 -1 subject to the above conditions and with the following additional
condition:
5. That the sign be limited in size to a maximum area of 120 square
feet per sign face.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
1 COMMISSIONERS: Hart
PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE #74 -2, MR, & MRS. DERYL RIDER: Chairman Warren announced
that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed
variance to construct, use and maintain an addition to the rear of a single family
dwelling, portions of which will encroach to within 10 feet of the rear property
line on a parcel of land situated in the RU Single Family Residential Zone at
4567 Lemon Circle in the City of Cypress. Chairman Warren declared the public
hearing open and he asked that the staff present its report.
The Associate Planner presented Staff Report PC#74 -7 dated March 27, 1974 which
recommended denial of the variance. He read a letter in favor of the variance
from Mr. and Mrs. Neil Mason, 4547 Lemon Circle, Cypress.
Chairman Warren asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. Deryl Rider, 4567 Lemon Circle, Cypress, indicated reasons for the variance
request.
Chairman Warren asked if anyone else wished to speak in favor of Variance #74 -2.
Mr, Adrian Woodward, 5201 Lincoln, Cypress, representing the contractor for the
applicant, discussed hardships the applicant would realize by not being able
to build an addition to his home and he felt the addition would increase the
property value and be beneficial to the City as well. Mr. Woodward cited examples
where a variance had been granted in the past under similar circumstances.
The Commissioners noted that the home was built on a substandard lot size under
the optional design provisions and felt that, if the Zoning Ordinance was not equally
applicable for the entire City, a possible revision regarding the 20 foot setback
requirement might be necessary.
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded by Commissioner Ricker and unani-
mously carried to close the public hearing. Following further discussion, Chairman
Warren reopened the public hearing.
The Planning Director pointed out that the reason for the 20
• was to preserve open space and ensure privacy. He indicated
size in the City provides for 1200 square feet of open space
application is approved, a total of 1217 square feet of rear
be retained.
foot setback requirement
that the minimum lot
and that, if the
yard open space would
The Planning Commissioners expressed that they were in favor of a person upgrading
the standard of his home with an addition and discussed whether the variance requests
should be handled through the present procedure or whether a revision of the Zoning
Ordinance is necessary regarding the 20 foot setback requirement.
Chairman Warren declared the public hearing closed on Variance #74-2, Mr. and Mrs.
Deryl Rider,
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to
approve Variance #74 -2 subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all other
rules and ordinances in effect at the time the variance is exercised.
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2. The proposed addition shall be constructed in substantial compliance
with the submitted plot plan.
3'. A mud sill shall be constructed six inches above the finished grade
to the specifications of the building superintendent.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RECESS:
4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
0 COMMISSIONERS:_ None
1 COMMISSIONERS: Hart
Chairman Warren called for a recess at 9:50 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 10:00 p.m. with all except Commissioner Hart present.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Chairman Warren to direct the
staff to study the rear yard setback requirement of the Zoning Ordinance for single
family residences and bring back a recommendation regarding a possible amendment
of the Ordinance, taking into consideration the concerns expressed by the Planning
Commissioners. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
0 COMMISSIQNERS: None
1 COMMISSIONERS: Hart
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (Continued):
5. Review of Screening Requirements for Boat City.
The Planning Director reported that he had met with the applicant and discussed
problems relating to her failure to comply with all of the conditions established
for Conditional Use Permit #73 -15. He stated that the applicant indicated a desire
to satisfy the remaining conditions, particularly the requirement for screening along
the rear property line, and that she had planned to attend tonight's meeting.
Following discussion on this matter, it was the consensus of the Commission to
continue consideration of Boat City to the April 18 Commission meeting.
The City Attorney briefly instructed the Commission in procedures for the conduct
of public hearings.
Review of Bike Trail Plans - Orange Avenue, Ball Road, interconnecting streets
(continued):
The Assistant Traffic Engineer continued his presentation on the Master Plan of
Trails. He outlined the existing and proposed no parking restrictions on Orange
Avenue and on the secondary streets between Bloomfield and Holder Streets necessary
for the establishment of the bicycle routes. Considerable discussion took place
regarding the parking restrictions and location of the bike route on Orange Avenue,
between Valley View and the entrance to Cypress College. After discussing the
mertis and disadvantages, the Commission recommended that the bicycle route be
placed on the sidewalk at this location and that ramps be installed.
The Commission further discussed mixing parking lanes and bicycle lanes and Com-
missioner Ricker recommended against this policy but he recommended that considera-
tion be given to providing two -way bicycle travel on one side of the street where
prohibition of parking on both sides of the street would create a hardship.
Discussion was also held on safety provisions for the trails, such as signing and
disc markers.
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It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to
transmit to the Advisory Traffic Committee the Planning Commission's concurrence
with the basic bicycle trails proposal with the understanding that it is a pilot
program for evaluation purposes.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and
unanimously carried to amend the motion to include provision for bicycle ramps
on the north side of Orange Avenue between Valley View and the entrance to Cypress
College.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Mullen, Ricker and Warren
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
1 COMMISSIONERS: Hart
Following discussion regarding the Commissioners' compensation for meetings,
it was the consensus of the Planning Commissioners to adopt a resolution directing
the Planning Director to request the City Council's consideration of a $25.00
per meeting compensation fee for Planning Commissioners.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Chairman Warren declared an Executive Session at 11:30 p.m. to discuss .a matter
of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 11 :40 p.m. with all except
Commissioner Hart present.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Warren adjourned the meeting at 11 :41 p.m.
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