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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1974-07-18MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD July 18, 1974 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 1974 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Hilliard Warren presiding. PRESENT: Commissioners Greenwood, Hart, Mullen, Ricker and Warren ABSENT: None Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, Ron Hovland, Associate Planner, Frank Dalesandro, Civil Engineering Assistant, Oliver Grant, Building Superintendent, and Roger Grable, Deputy City Attorney. PLEDGE OF AT J EGIANCE : Chairman Warren led the pledge to the flag. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Warren inquired if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. There was no one wishing to be heard. CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74 -12, TANGIJOOD PRE - SCHOOL: 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 pre- school facility providing for the maximum attendance of 15 children in the community building of the Tanglewood townhouses, 4647 Larwin Avenue, in the PRD- Planned Residential Zone. Chairman Warren stated the hearing was still open and he asked that the staff present its report. The Associate Planner presented Staff Report PC #74 -29 dated June 28, 1974 and he presented slides showing the existing fence and gate construction around the pool area. The staff reported that they had contacted a State licensing official who indicated no additional fencing was necessary at this time around the playground and pool area. The staff recommended an additional ^ondition to state that both the teacher and assistant at the pre- school must hav a key to the pool area in their possession at all times during the hours of operation of the pre- school, and they recommended that the hours of operation of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. be changed to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Chairman Warren inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of C.U.P. #74 -12. Mrs. Myra Barr, 4802 Larwin, Cypress, member of the Tanglewood Board of Directors, stated the Board felt additional fencing around the pre- school building would detract from the appearance of the project and that the Board would not allow a dangerous situation to exist with regard to fencing. Chairman Warren asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. There was no one wishing to speak in opposition to C.U.P. #74 -12. Commissioner Ricker stated he felt the pre- school facility was warranted but that the lack of fencing around the playground area created a hazardous situation. The other Commissioners noted that the pre- school had met State licensing re- quirements which were stricter than City standards and that the fence, gate and lock construction would be adequate proteeLion for children along with the adult supervision. Chairman Warren closed the public hearing. It was moved by Coiiuiiissioner Hart and seconded by Cuiuiiissioner Greenwood to approve Conditional Use Permit #74 -12, Tanglewood Pre- School, subject to the following conditions: 1. The facility shall meet the requirements of the State of California Department of Social Welfare for a day care nursery. Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 1974 2. Inspection and approval of the Orange County Fire Marshal shall be required. 3. The hours of operation shall to 4:00 p.m., Monday through 4. Play equipment, activity and comfort of adjacent property be limited to between the hours of 8:00 a.m. Friday with no pre- school activity on weekends. noise shall not disrupt the privacy and owners. 5. Permits shall be obtained from the Building Department for special inspection of the building, electrical equipment and plumbing and heating. 6. Any alteration of the clubhouse structure shall require separate building permits. 7. A copy of the certificate of approval from the State of California shall be filed with the Planning Department. 8. The teacher and teaching assistant must have a key to the swimming pool area with them during the pre- school hours of operation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Mullen and Warren 1 COMMISSIONERS: Ricker 0 COMMISSIONERS: None PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE #74 -4 - MR. AND MRS. JERRY TIBERGHIEN: Chairman Warren stated this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed variance to construct a room addition to encroach within 10 feet of the rear prop- erty line of an existing single - family dwelling located at 4591 Cathy Avenue in the RU- Single - family Residential Zone. Chairman Warren declared the public hearing open and requested that the staff present its report. The Associate Planner presented Staff Report PC #74 -35 dated July 9, 1974 which described the proposed home addition. Chairman Warren inquired if the applicant wished to speak. Mrs. Jerry Tiberghien, the applicant, stated she did not feel the addition would cause an invasion of privacy for adjacent residents since the were no windows overlooking her yard. Chairman Warren asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of Variance #74 -4. There was no ane wishing to speak in favor or in opposition to Variance #74 -4. Discussion was held regarding the variance procedure and the specific request and Commissioner Ricker stated he felt there were no unusual circumstances in this case which differed from adjacent properties. He questioned the advisability of approving the request because he felt it would create a precedent for similar requests which could lead to an abuse of the variance procedure. Commissioner Mullen indicated that if the zoning regulations are creating a hardship for certain property owners then the regulations should be changed so that a variance is not required by individual property owners. Chairman Warren closed the public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood to approve Variance #74-4 subject to the following conditions and determine that the variance is not contrary to the goals and objectives of the General Plan or detrimental to adjacent properties and that the variance conforms to findings contained in Sectior. -2- Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 1974 17.2 -7 and 17.3 -7 of the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all other rules and ordinances in effect at the time the variance is exercised. 2. The proposed addition shall be constructed in substantial conformance with the submitted plot plan. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Mullen, Ricker and Warren NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74 -16 - FRANK VESSELS, JR.: 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 clubhouse facility with an accessory restaurant for the Los Alamitos Country Club Golf Course located at 4961 Katella Avenue in the PS- Public and Semi- public Zone. Chairman Warren opened the public hearing and requested that the staff present its report. The Associate Planner presented Staff Report PC #74 -36 dated July 11, 1974 describing the proposal to convert the single - family home to a clubhouse and restaurant. He presented slides showing the existing use of the property. Chairman Warren inquired if the applicant wished to speak. Mr. Carl Brooks, general contractor for the applicant, 1366 Coronado, Long Beach, described the development plans to convert the single- family house and responded to questions from the Commissioners. Chairman Warren asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of C.U.P. #74 -16. No one wished to speak. He inquired if anyone wished to be heard in opposition. There was no one who wished to speak in opposition. The Commissioners discussed the landscaping and parking provisions and street improvements on Katella adjacent to the subject property. Chairman Warren closed the public hearing regarding C.U.P. #74 -16. It was moved by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve Conditional Use Permit #74 -16 subject to the following conditions and determine that the proposed development will conform to the findings contained in Section 17.2 -7 of the Zoning Ordinance: 1. The addition be constructed and all alterations be in substantial conformance to the approved plans. 2. The chain -link fence be deleted for that area as outlined in the staff report. The west line of the proposed parking lot to the east line of the easterly driveway. 3. Landscape and irrigation plans be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission. 4. At the time the landscape plans are reviewed, the signing program shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission, the signing program shall conform to the requirements of Section 15 of the Zoning Ordinance for the CH- Conuiiercial Highway Zone. -3- Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 1974 5. The employee parking area shall be resurfaced and striped for parking to the satisfaction of the City of Cypress Building Superintendent. 6. The existing tree shown in the employee parking lot shall be retained and protected. 7. Directional arrows for ingress and egress be provided for the driveways to maintain safe traffic circulation. 8. Landmark trees on the property shall be located on the building plans and shall be preserved and protected to the maximum extent possible. 9. All drive entrances shall be a minimum 30 feet in width and constructed as per City of Cypress Standard Plan #207 on Katella Avenue. 10. Median island openings for left turns to and from Katella Avenue shall be coordinated with the City of Los Alamitos. 11. The project shall be connected to the public sewer and shall pay a $250.00 sewer hook -up charge. 12. All construction shall net Fire Zone II requirements; or, a full interior - exterior fire protection sprinkler system shall be provided. 13. Facilities shall be provided for the handicapped, including ramps, restroans, parking spaces, etc. 14. Exit doors shall be provided with panic hardware and shall open only in the direction of exit travel: 15. The requirements of the office of the Orange County Fire Marshal shall be met. 16. Trash enclosures shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Planning Director and the Building Superintendent. 17. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Orange County Health, Department. 18. Complete construction plans shall be provided to the City of Cypress Building Department for plan checking. 19. All roof - mounted equipment shall be screened from public view. 20. All other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of Cypress shall be met. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Mullen, Ricker and Warren NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 1. Design review, Gorzeman house conversion, 9922 Walker Street, Walker Street north of Bali Road, CG Zone. The Planning Director reviewed the plot plans for the conversion of a non- conforming single - family house to a medical facility. The development is proposed as an interim use until the entire parcel is developed as a medical plaza. -4- Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 1974 Mr. In Brown, architect for the Cypress Medical Plaza Group, 1720 W. La Palma, Anaheim, discussed the development plans. In reviewing the plans, the Carmission recommended that a landscaped planter be provided in the parking area and that the lawn area in front of the existing residence be maintained. It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood and seconded by Commissioner Hart to approve the plans for the conversion of the residence at 9922 Walker Street subject to the condition recommended by the Commission regarding landscaping and subject to the conditions that the development of the property shall be in substantial conformance with the plans as presented, that all necessary building permits be obtained from the City, and that construction and remodeling shall be in conformance with all City ordinances. The motion was unanimously carried by he following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Hart, Mullen, Ricker and Warren NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Warren adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. �RMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Al LEST: