Minutes 1974-06-20MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD
June 20, 1974
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7:37 p.m.
on Thursday, June 20, 1974 in the Cypress City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Chairman Hilliard Warren presiding_..
PRESENT: Commissioners Greenwood, Hart, Ricker and Warren
ABSENT: Commmissioner' Mullen
Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, Art Schatzeder, Public Works Director,
and Steve Coontz, Deputy City Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Warren led the pledge to the flag,
MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Hart and
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Tusly carried to approve the minutes of June 6, 1974.
ORAL COM4UNICATIONS:
Mr. M. McHugh, 5348 Vista del Mar, Cypress, and Mrs. A. Prevost,
5363 Vista Hermosa, Cypress, discussed a problem which existed with
a condominium project underway adjacent to their tract. They expressed
concern that the developer had misrepresented the plans to the adjacent
homeowners for grading and that the grade, which initially was to be
no more than six to eight inches, was now 3 1/2 to four feet above the
natural contour of the land. They inquired about the possibility of
the City issuing a stop order on the project,,
The Planning Director indicated that the City did not have authority
to issue a stop order since the property was located in County terri-
tory. He reported that the City Attorney was reviewing the entire matter
and the annexation agreement between the developer and City since the
staff felt the developer was in violation of the agreement. He stated
the staff may bring this matter to the attention of the City Council
at its next regular meeting and a report made by the City Attorney regarding
the status of the agreement.
Considerable discussion was held regarding the agreement and also drainage
of the property and Commissioner Ricker expressed concern about the
development proceeding in violation of the agreement.
It was moved by Commissioner Ricker and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood
to request the staff to place this matter on the City Council agenda for
the next meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 CO+ISSIONERS: Greenwood, Ricker and Warren
NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hart
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Mullen
CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74 -11, D 8 B
ASSOCIATES: Chairman Warren announced that this was the time and place
for the continuation of the public hearing to consider a proposed condi-
tional use permit to establish, operate and maintain a mini - warehouse and
storage facility on the 3.4 acre parcel of land situated on the north-
easterly corner of Lincoln Avenue and Sumner Street. He stated the public
hearing was open and he requested that the staff present its report.
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The Planning Director presented Staff Report PC #74 -28 dated June 14, 1974
and the revised plot plan for the storage yard facility. The Planning
Director outlined the revisions to the plot plan and discussed a proposal
by the applicant to construct steel buildings with stucco-type texturized
exteriors and a proposal to eliminate the five foot landscaping strip and 20 foot
setback on the northerly property line.
Chairman Warren asked if the applicant ..wished _ to speak.
Mr. Richard Darling, representing D & B Associates, 259 Pomona, Long Beach,
discussed the proposal for steel buildings and described the exterior
architectural treatment proposed for the buildings. Mr. Darling stated that,
for security purposes, the applicant proposed to construct an eight foot high
chain link fence with redwood slats along the property on Stunner Street
in place of a six foot high wrought iron fence. The applicant agreed
to a recommendation by Commissioner Greenwood to continue the same exterior
treatment of the building facing Lincoln Avenue for the two southerly
buildings on Sumner Street and for the two southerly buildings on the east
property line.
Mr. Terry Belcher, representing the applicant, 4226 Pacific, Long Beach,.
addressed the Commission's concern regarding noise generated by metal versus
concrete buildings.
Chairman Warren inquired if anyone else wished to speak in favor of
C.U.P. #74 -11. No one wished to speak. He inquired if anyone wished to
speak in opposition. There was no one wishing to speak in opposition.
Discussion was also held regarding the landscaping requirements and the
Commission recommended a 10 foot landscaped setback along Sumner Street
and a 20 foot landscaped setback along Lincoln Avenue.
Chairman Warren declared the public hearing closed regarding C.U.P. #74 -11,
D a B Associates.
It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood
to approve Conditional Use Permit #74 -11 subject to the following conditions:
1. Architectural treatment shall be added to the rooflines of buildings
"A" and "C" along the Lincoln Avenue frontage and to the ends of
buildings "A ", "C ", and "E" to the specifications of the Planning
Commission.
2. Directional arrows shall be provided as indicated on the plot plan
to aid in proper traffic control and circulation.
3. The project shall be constructed in substantial conformance with
final approved plans.
4. The entrance gates on Lincoln Avenue and Stunner Street shall be of
wrought iron or aluminum rail similar to the fence treatment.
5. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission for review and approval.
6. Sign plans shall conform to CH Zone requirements and Section 15
of the Zoning Ordinance and shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission for review and approval.
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7. All on -site lighting shall be located and positioned so as not
to shine onto adjoining properties.
8. All roof-mounted heating and air- conditioning equipment shall be
screened.
9. All construction shall conform to Fire Zone II standards.
10. Storage shall be limited to non - flammable materials; no on -site
storage of gasoline, kerosene or like substances shall be permitted.
11. Demolition permits shall be required for the removal of all
existing structures on the site.
12. For a recreational vehicle storage area, a dumping station con-
structed to Building Department standards shall be required.
13. Fire extinguishers shall be provided as required by the Orange
County Fire Marshal.
14. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with Master Plan of Drainage.
15. Drainge shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
16. All secondary and primary utility services shall be underground.
17. The developer shall provide street lights on Lincoln Avenue in one
of two ways:
a. Install lights coincidental with construction of public improvements, or
b. Post a cash bond with the City of Cypress for future street light
installation and install a 2" P.V.C. pipe, Schedule 40, coincidental
with construction of public improvements. The P.V.C. shall be
located to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Southern
California Edison Company and shall extend along the entire Lincoln
Avenue frontage.
18. Advance street light energy charges shall be paid.
19. Lincoln Avenue shall be fully improved with pavement, P.C.C. curb and
gutter, and P.C.C. sidewalk in accordance with the Master Plan of
Streets and Highways. A State Permit is required for any work done
on Lincoln Avenue.
20. Lincoln Avenue pavement structural sections shall be determined by
the City of Cypress and by the State Department of Transportation.
21. Street trees (15 gal.) 40 feet on center shall be installed along
Sumner Place in conformance with the street tree policy of the
Public Works Depar tent. The type of trees shall be as required
under the Townscape and Urban Design Element of the General Plan.
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22. 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.
23. Necessary fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with Fire
Department requirements and City Standards.
24. Plan checking and inspection fees amounting to 3 1/2% of the street
improvements shall be paid.
25. Developer shall conform to all applicable provisions of the City Code.
26. Lincoln Avenue and Sumner Place corner cut off shall be dedicated to
the City of Cypress.
27. A cash deposit bond shall be posted for future street trees on
Lincoln Avenue and treewells installed in conformance with the
street tree policy of the Public Works Department.
28. An engineering survey shall be made by the developer to assure
positive flow of drainage water on the north side of Lincoln Avenue
from Moody Street to Sumner Place.
29. The driveway on Lincoln Avenue shall be constructed per City of Cypress
Standard #207 and shall be 35' in width. A raised median island is
planned for future construction on Lincoln Avenue. If a median opening
is desired by the developer to serve the property, the driveway on
Lincoln Avenue must be relocated 340' east of centerline of Sumner Place.
30. A turfed parkway with an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
on Sumner Place to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
31. A topographical survey may be required on the property directly to
the east to establish drainage patterns. If the natural drainage of
the parcel to the east is inhibited by the development of the property
of this conditional use permit, an easement for drainage purposes
may be required along the north property line.
32. Redwood slats shall be added to the 8 -foot high chain link fence
proposed at the setback line along Sumner Place.
33. The use of metal structures with texturized finish on the interior
buildings shall be at the option of the developer and subject to
the review and approval of the Planning Director and the Building
Superintendent.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Ricker and Warren
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Mullen
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ADMINISTRATIVE MA'1'iERS:
1. Tentative Parcel Map - Conditional Use Permit #74 -10.
The Planning Director presented Staff Report PC #74 -25 dated May 30, 1974
regarding a tentative parcel map which provides for the division of approx-
imately 23.6 acres into 17 parcels for an industrial development located
at the southeast corner of Cerritos Avenue and Walker Street. The tenta-
tive parcel map is a condition of approval for the conditional use permit.
Following a review of the parcel map, it was moved by Commissioner
Hart and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve the tentative parcel
map. for Conditional Use Permit #74 -10 subject to the following conditions:
1. All requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act and the
City's Subdivision Ordinance shall be satisfied.
2. All conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit #74 -10
shall be satisfied to the specifications of the Planning
Director and the City Engineer.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Ricker and Warren
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Mullen
2. Signs - Boat City - Conditional Use Permit #73 -15.
The Planning Director reported that the applicant was proceeding
with the screening requirement along the rear property line and the
landscaping plans and he requested that, since the applicant was
unable to be present at the meeting, the sign review be continued
to the afternoon session of the next Commission meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood
and unanimously carried to continue the sign review for Boat City to the
July 11 Planning Commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Warren adjourned the meting at 9:10 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 11.
A'1'1EST :
Y 0 1 P A l INC CO h
CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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