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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1974-04-18MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD April 18, 1974 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 1974 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, with Chairman Warren presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Greenwood, Mullen and Warren Commissioners Hart and Ricker Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, Ron Hovland, Associate Planner, Art Schatzeder, Public Works Director, and Dave Barrett, Administrative Analyst. Chairman Warren announced that the items listed on the agenda under Administrative Matters would be considered in the conference room. At the request of the Planning Director, Item No. 3 regarding Boat City was added to the agenda under Administrative Matters, ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 1. Site Plan Review, 5510 Danny Street, Mr. Dan Collins, the applicant, reviewed the site plans for a contractor's storage yard facility to be located at 5510 Danny Street. Discussion was held regarding the screening requirements for the building in relation to adjacent uses, exterior treatment of the building, and landscaping of the site. It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and unani- mously carried to approve the site plans for the contractor's storage yard at 5510 Danny Street subject to the following conditions: 1. Plans for landscaping and irrigation for all front setback areas shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 2. All signs associated with this use shall conform to the Sign Ordinance and be subject to the approval of the Planning Director. 3. A 6 -foot high masonry wall shall be constructed along the southerly and easterly lot lines, except that such wall shall not extend more than three feet in height within 20 feet of the front lot line. 4. The facade of the building shall be improved with masonry veneer in general conformance with the elevations reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. 2. Review of Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Year 1974 -75. Administrative Analyst Dave Barrett reviewed with the Commission the various City projects of the 1974 -75 capital improvement program and discussed the cost and sources of funding for each project. Included were street improvement, parkway and median, traffic signal, public facility, storm drain, and bicycle trails projects. COMMISSIONERS RICKER AND HART ARRIVED AT 4:50 P.M. Planning Commission Minutes April 18, 1974 In regard to the Police Facility expansion, the Commissioners felt development of this facility could be given lower priority and the project included with the others to be postponed, to be reconsidered upon completion of the new County library and City corporation yard. Commissioner Greenwood recommended that the traffic signal project for Orange Avenue and Bloomfield be,given high priority since he felt it would improve the traffic situation in the vicinity of the Tanglewood homes located east of Bloomfield. It was moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Mullen and unanimously carried to determine that the 1974 -75 fiscal year capital improvements program is in conformity with the Cypress General Plan and that the Planning Commission supports it in concept. RECESS: Chairman Warren declared a recess at 6:00 p.m. to 7 :30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Warren called the meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission back to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Cypress City Council Chambers with the following Commissioners in attendance: PRESENT: Commissioners Greenwood, Hart, Mullen, Ricker and Warren ABSENT: None Also present were Planning Director Brian Hawley, Associate Planner Ron Hovland, Public Works Director Art Schatzeder, and Roger Grable, Deputy City Attorney. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Hart led the pledge to the flag. At the Chairman's request, the Planning Director reviewed the action which was taken by the Commission during the afternoon session. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time. CONTINUATION OF A 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. He noted that the hearing was continued and still open and he asked that the staff present its report, The Associate Planner presented Staff Report PC#74 -13 dated April 12, 1974 and slides indicating characteristics and type of uses currently on the property, and adjacent thereto. Chairman Warren asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. The applicant, Mr. George Sarrade, stated that he was aware of the unusual characteristics of the property and that the architect was attempting to redesign the pump location and on -site traffic circulation pattern. He felt the proposed development would be attractive and of benefit to the City. -2- Planning Commission Minutes April 18, 1974 Mr. Harry Lauderbach, the property owner, stated that the property as it exists is an eyesore which he would like to see improved and that the proposed develop- ment would increase property values in the area. Chairman Warren asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to.C.U.P. #74 -3. Mr. Michael Whalen, owner of property on Lincoln directly across the street from the subject property on which a liquor store is located, stated that there were seven stores with a similar use within a 3/4 mile radius of that proposed and he would not be in favor of its development. Mrs. Mary Mayerdahl, owner,of property at 8291 Watson, stated she would oppose a store selling beer and wine being located near a pre- school'and felt it would not beautify the City in any way. The Commissioners discussed the plot plan and felt that adequate information was not given regarding the design, landscaping, traffic circulation, and aesthetic considerations.of the proposal. They recommended further meetings between the applicant and staff to work out the problems and that the applicant resubmit a revised plot plan, taking into consideration the concerns of the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to continue the public hearing regarding conditional use permit #74-3, George Sarrade, for two weeks until the next regular meeting. 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 PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74 -4 -- THOMAS CRIVELLO: Chairman Warren 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 fast food take -out restaurant within an established shopping center located on the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Walker Street at 5490 Lincoln in the CH- Highway Com- mercial Zone. Included within the application is a request for a variance.to construct a separate free- standing sign. Chairman Warren declared the public hearing open and requested that the staff present its report. The Associate Planner presented Staff Report PC #74 -11 dated April 9, 1974 which recommended approval of the take -out restaurant but denial of the variance for a freestanding sign. Chairman Warren inquired if the applicant wished to speak. Mr. Ron Burgoyne, 1261 Montevideo, Placentia, representing the applicant, stated that the applicant would rescind the request for a variance to allow the freestanding sign and he hoped that an additional sign on the existing freestanding sign would be sufficient. Chairman Warren asked if anyone else wished to speak in favor of C.U.P. 474 -4. No one wished to speak. He asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. There was no one wishing to speak in opposition and the public hearing was closed. Following discussion by the Commissioners as to the type of use proposed, it was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to approve Conditional Use Permit #74-4, Thomas Crivello, subject to the following conditions, and deny the variance request for a separate freestanding sign with the provision that the applicant may attach an identification sign not to exceed 15 square feet -3- Planning Commission Minutes April 18, 1974 to the existing freestanding sign for the shopping center. 1. Clearance must be obtained from the Orange County Health and Fire Departments for installation of all equipment and permits. An equipment layout plan shall be submitted to the City of Cypress Building Department for approval. 2. All construction and alterations shall comply with U.B.C. requirements. Fire Zone II standards shall be observed. 3. Signs must comply with the Sign Ordinance and signing program approval for the shopping center. Pole signs shall not encroach into the public right -of -way. 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 O COMMISSIONERS: None PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74-5 -- 7- ELEVEN FOOD STORES: 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 convenience food store on a parcel of land located at the southeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and Denni Street at 4502 Lincoln Avenue in the CH- Highway Commercial Zone. Included within the application is a request for a variance to deviate from front and side yard landscape requirements. The Chairman declared the public hearing open and asked for the staff report. The Planning Director read a letter from the applicant requesting a continuance of the public hearing to the May 16 Commission meeting in order to allow the applicant time to comply with staff's recommendations regarding the plot plan, setbacks, landscaping, and other conditions of approval. Chairman Warren inquired if anyone wished to speak in regard to C.U.P. #74-5. There was no one wishing to speak. Commissioner Ricker questioned whether the economic feasibility of a proposal should be part of the Commission's consideration and brief discussion was held regarding this matter. It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Mullen to continue the public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #74-5, 7- Eleven Food Stores, . to the May 16, 1974 Planning Commission meeting. 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 PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74-6 -- C.J. BONNER CORPORATION: The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed conditional use permitto construct, operate and maintain a mini - warehouse use on a parcel of land located on the west side of Valley View approximately 600 feet south of Lincoln Avenue at 9131 Valley View Street in the CG- CC- Commercial General -Civic Center Overlay Zone. Chairman Warren declared the public hearing open and asked that the staff present its report. -4- Planning Commission Minutes April 18, 1974 The Planning Director reported that the staff had received a letter from the applicant requesting a two week continuance of the public hearing to allow the applicant additional time to meet the conditions of approval. Chairman Warren asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in regard to C.U.P. #74 -6, There was no one wishing to be heard. It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner Hart to continue the public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #74 -6, C.J. Bonner Corporation, to the May 2, 1974 Planning Commission meeting. 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 PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74 -7 -- CHURCH'S FRIED CHICKEN: 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 take -out restaurant at the northeasterly corner of Wacker Street and Bali Road in the CG- General Commercial Zone. Chairman Warren opened the public hearing and asked that the staff present its report. The Planning Director presented Staff Report PC #74 -14 dated April 12, 1974. The Associate Planner presented slides illustrating the location, adjacent uses, and examples of the type of building proposed. Chairman Warren invited the applicant to speak at this time. Mr. Don Taylor, representing the applicant, discussed several of the conditions of approval and stated that the applicant would like to request a two week contin- uance in order to prepare a revised plot plan, incorporating revisions recommended by the planning staff. Chairman Warren asked if anyone else wished to speak in regard to C.U.P #74 -7. Mr. Ron Moyer, 9641 Lawrence, Cypress, operator of Pioneer chicken store, 9951 Walker, Cypress, spoke in opposition to the establishment of a similar store in such close proximity to his own. He felt the population density, traffic flow and pedestrian traffic in the area would not support two similar stores which sell almost. identical products and that the competition would force one or both of the establishments out of business. Discussion was held on the position of the Planning Commission in restricting trade and, competition and controlling uses which are permitted in a certain zone. The Commissioners requested that the Deputy City Attorney prepare an opinion on the position of the Commission in regard to this matter. It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to continue the public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #74 -7, Church's Fried Chicken, for two weeks to the May 2, 1974 Planning Commission meeting. 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 O COMMISSIONERS: None -5- Planning Commission Minutes April 18, 1974 RECESS: Chairman Warren declared a recess at 9:21 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:30 p.m. with all Commissioners present. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (Continued): 3. Consideration of Boat City, The Planning Director reported that he had received no response to a letter dated April 159 1974 sent to the operator of Boat City regarding non - compliance with all of the conditions attached to the conditional use permit and he reviewed the options open to the Commission in taking action with regard to this matter. Following consideration of this matter by the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Chairman Warren to continue consideration of Boat.City to the next regular meeting and request the,Planning Director to send another communication to the applicant expressing the concerns of the Commission and asking the applicant to appear at the next meeting to explain what action she intends to take regarding the problems and stating that the Commission may initiate a public hearing to revoke the conditional use permit at that time. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker and Warren 3 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart and Mullen 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Mrs. Daryle Ellwart, Manager of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, stated that she was aware the applicant was having difficulties with the business because of the recent fuel shortage and she recommended a two week delay before the Commission takes any action. It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Mullen that a public hearing to consider revocation of Conditional Use Permit X673 -15 be scheduled for the earliest possible date and that a notice to Boat City be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: MINUTES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Mullen, Ricker and Warren 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 0 COMMISSIONERS: None. It was moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and unani- mously carried to approve the minutes of April 4, 1974 as corrected. Commissioner Hart noted the exceptionally attractive appearance of the Shell service station at the northeast corner of Ball and Bloomfield and recommended that the station be given some form of commendation by the Commission. He also recommended that a policy be adopted whereby the Commission would recognize out- standing achievements by businesses within the City. Mrs. Daryle Ellwart of the Chamber of Commerce stated that the Chamber had a program in which a yearly plaque was presented to the City business which had made the most improvements to beautify the City and that perhaps the efforts of the Commission and Chamber could be combined. - 6- Planning Commission Minutes April 18, 1974 It was moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried that a resolution of commendation be adopted for the Shell station at the corner.of Bloomfield and Ball Road and that the Planning Director study means to implement the program of recognizing outstanding businesses within the City, that he contact the Chamber of Commerce regarding a joint effort in the program, and submit.a report at the next Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: SECR ARY 0 HE PLANNING C MMISSION