Minutes 1975-06-05MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD
June 5, 1975
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission
was called to order at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 5,
1975 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Dennis Hart presiding.
PRESENT: Commissioners Greenwood, Mullen, Van
Allen, Walsh and Hart
ABSENT: None
Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, Art
Schatzeder, Public Works Director, Frank Dalesandro,
Civil Engineering Assistant, Mike Osborn, Administrative Aide,
and Roger Grable, Deputy City Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Walsh led the pledge
to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Hart inquired if there was
anyone who wished to speak in regard to any matter not on
the agenda. No one wished to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #75 -4 - EDWARD
K. DISTLER: Chairman Hart 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 mini - warehouse and storage facility on
a parcel of land located in the 4700 block of Lincoln
Avenue situated on the southerly side of Lincoln Avenue
opposite Sumner Place in the CH- Commercial Highway Zone.
He asked that the staff present its report.
The Planning Director made a slide presentation showing
the property location, dimensions and surrounding uses.
He summarized Staff Report PC #75 -10 dated May 29. The
Planning Director also presented the plot plan, develop-
ment plan and elevations for the mini - warehouse and storage
facility. The Planning Director reported that the appli-
cant proposed to cul -de -sac both Julie Beth and Ethel
Streets which presently stub -end at the south of the
subject property. In conjunction with the development,
the staff proposed the vacation of an 8- foot -wide City
easement extending along the extension of Camp Street
on the south side.
Mr. Dalesandro described the easement to be vacated and
reported that the 8- foot -wide easement was dedicated to
the City as a condition of approval on the single- family
development to the south. He stated the staff met with
the adjacent property owners who agreed to block off
the easement area. The staff indicated a block wall would
be constructed along the southerly boundary as a condition
of approval on the proposed development and that a block
wall already existed around the development to the south.
The Public Works staff outlined conditions to be attached
to the vacation.
The Planning Director reported that he had received one
correspondence in opposition to the proposed development
from a property owner in County territory on Lincoln just
west of Moody.
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Chairman Hart opened the hearing and asked if the appli-
cant wished to speak.
Dr. Edward Distler, 3740 Rosecroft Lane, San Diego,
California, the applicant, asked if he would be liable
for the 8 -foot easement.
The staff advised him that the property owners to the
south who acquire the easement area would be liable and
would have to maintain the property in such a way to
prevent it from becoming an attractive nuisance.
Chairman Hart asked if anyone wished to speak in favor.
Mr. William Shaeffer, 9173 Ethel Street, Cypress, inquired
about the type of landscaping which was proposed and asked
if the facility could be used as a machine shop or for the
repair of motorcycles. He opposed this type of use because
of the noise which would be generated.
Dr. Distler stated he had contacted several landscaping
firms who were familiar with the Cypress area and who
recommended a fast - growing, easy maintenance shrub which
would also act as a buffer along the southerly boundary.
He stated the terms of his insurance contract prohibited
the use of flammable liquids and that he would not allow
any automotive repair on the property. He agreed to this
restriction as a condition of approval.
Commissioner Greenwood objected to the construction of a
block wall and felt the area between the two walls on the
south boundary would become a trash recepticle and would
be difficult to landscape and maintain. He asked if the
applicant would be willing to change the design of the
roof on the caretaker's residence which was visible from
Lincoln. He suggested a mansard roof and he felt a commer-
cial appearance would be more appropriate on Lincoln.
Dr. Distler agreed to change the roof design.
Mrs. Cheryl Losch, 9144 Ethel Street, Cypress, stated all
the residents to the south planned to have access to the
easement by knocking down a portion of the wall or instal-
ling a gate on their own property. She stated the residents
would maintain this area.
The staff reported that the single - family property owners
agreed to close off the easement. The staff stated the
vacation will not be carried out if the development does
not proceed according to plan.
There was no one else wishing to speak and Chairman Hart
closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Com-
missioner Greenwood to approve Conditional Use Permit #75 -4
subject to the conditions recommended by the staff and
with an additional condition that electric power be res-
tricted for lighting purposes only, that no convenience
outlets be provided, and that no power tools or equipment
shall be allowed in other than Buildings #1, 2 and 3.
Commissioner Mullen stated he did not wish to require a
plan change for the roof and the Planning Director suggested
that the building plans for the residence be presented to
the Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
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Commissioner Van Allen asked what the hours of operation
would be and Chairman Hart reopened the public hearing.
Dr. Distler agreed to prohibit electric power other than
for lighting in the last two buildings but felt it was
necessary in the other areas. He stated the hours of oper-
ation would restrict the movement of vehicles between
10 p.m. and 6 a.m. as in his contract.
Mr. William Shaeffer inquired if floodlights would be
located on the property and the Planning Director stated
a standard condition would apply that floodlights be
directed away from residential properties. He recommended
that they be a low wattage sufficient only for security
purposes. The applicant stated he would employ an electronic
security system.
The Planning Director also recommended that the Commission
add another standard condition for storage yards to require
a dumping station.
Chairman Hart closed the public hearing.
Approval was granted subject to the following conditions:
1. A revised plot plan shall be prepared and submitted
to the City. This revised plan shall include the
following:
a. The correct location of the property line /right-
of -way line along Lincoln Avenue. The Public
Works Department advises that the front lot
line should be designated 12 -feet further north
allowing this extra area to be included within
the proposed development.
b. All north /south major circulation aisles to be
increased in width from 24 feet to 30 feet.
c. The most northerly and southerly east /west
circulation aisles to be increased in width
from 24 feet to 30 feet.
d. Corner cut -offs of buildings at the intersection
of major circulation aisles provided to the spec-
ifications of the County Fire Marshal and
City Engineer.
e. Angular parking stall design other than the
90 degrees as shown to be provided for all
outdoor storage areas to facilitate ease of
access for recreational vehicles.
2 Landscape and irrigation systems plans shall be
submitted to the Planning Commission for review
and approval prior to the issuance of final building
inspections by the City. All required landscaping
shall be installed prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for this use. In the pre-
paration of these required plans, the applicant
shall rely heavily on the use of lawn with 15-
gallon trees and 5- gallon shrubs along the Lincoln
Avenue frontage.
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3. Shrubs shall be established along the chain -link
fence around the "Not -a- Part" future commercial
corner similar to that established along the most
westerly lot line by the adjacent property. These
shrubs shall be such that an effective screening
will be provided around this storage use.
4. The landscape /irrigation plans shall include more
definitive plans for the proposed fencing along the
Lincoln Avenue frontage.
5. A cash bond shall be posted by the applicant guaran-
teeing the installation of all required landscaping
and its effective maintenance for a period of not
less than 12 months to the specifications of the
Public Works Director and City Attorney.
6. All construction shall conform to the requirements
of Fire Zone II.
7. Lease or rental agreements shall be submitted for
review and approval of the County Fire Marshal to
ensure provisions which will limit the storage of
certain materials and which will provide for routine
fire prevention inspections.
8. All requirements of the County Fire Marshal regarding
water line flows, fire hydrant locations and certain
aisle turning radii shall be satisfied.
9. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with Master
Plan of Drainage.
10. Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer. A master grading plan of all affected
parcels shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
approval.
11. All secondary and primary utility services shall be
underground.
12. A cash bond shall be posted for future street lights
on Lincoln Avenue and a 1 1/2" P.V.C. conduit installed.
13. Advance street light energy charges shall be paid.
14. Lincoln Avenue shall be fully improved in accordance
with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways.
15. Street structural sections to be based on recommenda-
tion and soils report by soils engineering firm
acceptable to the City Engineer with street structural
sections to be determined by using an applicable T.I.
16. 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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17. Plan checking and inspection fees amounting to
3 1/2% of the street improvements shall be paid.
18. Developer shall conform to all applicable provisions
of the City Code.
19. A permit shall be obtained from the State Depart-
ment of Transportation prior to the start of any
work on Lincoln Avenue.
20. The main entrance to this development shall be
located directly opposite Sumner Place. The
entrance shall have a minimum width of thirty -six
feet (36') and shall be constructed per City
Standard #207.
21. A left turn pocket shall be installed in the existing
Lincoln Avenue median island to facilitate westbound
traffic entering this development. Design of the
turn pocket shall be subject to the approval of the
City Engineer and the State of California Department
of Transportation.
22. A cash bond shall be posted for future street trees
on Lincoln Avenue and tree wells in conformance
with the street tree policy of the Public Works
Department.
23. A parcel map identifying the subject property as
a separate parcel shall be prepared by a licensed
engineer and submitted for approval by the City
Engineer and Planning Director.
24. A minimum six foot (6') high block wall shall be
provided along the rear and east side property
line adjacent to the single- family residences.
Wall height shall be measured from highest finish
grade of the surrounding ground.
25. Julie Beth Street and Ethel Street cul -de -sacs shall
be dedicated and fully improved, including street
trees, in accordance with the Master Plan of Streets
and Highways and to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
26. The Camp Street cul -de -sac shall be dedicated to the
City of Cypress. A cash deposit shall be posted
to cover all costs of constructing the Camp Street
cul -de -sac in accordance with the Master Plan of
Streets and Highways.
27. A topograph of Bishop Street may be required of the
developer by the City to establish drainage patterns.
If the flow of Bishop Street is to the west, a
drainage easement shall be required across the
parcels of this land division to convey storm
runoff.
28. The provisions of the conditional use permit shall
apply to all parcels created, altered, or otherwise
affected by the division of land with one exception:
sidewalk shall not be required along the vacant lot
frontage until this parcel is developed.
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29. A soils report and compaction test shall be obtained
and submitted for review and approval by the Public
Works Department prior to construction of any phase
of this project.
30. Concurrent with the development of this project,
the existing eight- foot -wide City easement located
adjacent to the southerly boundary of the subject
property shall be vacated subject to the conditions
of the Planning Commission and City Council.
31. The required cul -de -sacs at the end of Julie Beth
and Ethel Streets shall be improved to the specifica-
tions of the Public Works Director.
32. There shall be no access to either Julie Beth Street
or Ethel Street during the construction phase of
the subject project.
33. The provision of electric power for buildings four
and eight as shown on the plot plan shall be restricted
to only minimum required lighting facilities.
34. No repair or maintenance of motor vehicles shall be
conducted on the site.
35. Building plans and elevations for the resident
manager's unit shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission prior to the
issuance of a building permit for this unit.
36. A dumping station for use by recreational vehicles
shall be provided to the specifications of the
Building Superintendent and City Engineer.
37. The hours of operation for this project shall be
restricted to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Mullen,
Van Allen, Walsh and Hart
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION TO HYATT DIE CAST: Chairman
Hart presented a resolution adopted by the Commission on
April 17 to Mr. Rudy Lloyd commending the outstanding
efforts of Hyatt Die Cast for the attractive appearance
and maintenance of the business and for exemplifying the
quality of development standards the City would like to
maintain along Lincoln Avenue.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATThRS:
1. Consideration of freestanding sign, Albertson's Market,
Conditional Use Permit #74 -8.
The Planning Director presented the sign plans and elevations
for the free - standing sign at the Albertson's Market, south-
west corner of Valley View and Ball Road. He reported
that the sign was Albertson's standard sign and that Albertson's
agreed to the 30 foot height restriction, that there
will be no other free - standing signs in the shopping center
excluding the restaurant, bank and Del Taco and to adhere
to a uniform signing program for the satellite stores.
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It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner
Walsh and unanimously carried to approve the freestanding
sign for the Albertson's market with the 30 foot restriction
on height.
2. Consideration of a request by Goodyear Tire Center,
5592 Lincoln Avenue, for promotional advertising displays.
The Planning Director presented a memorandum dated
May 30 regarding the advertising request and transmitted
a letter from the applicant which outlined the promotional
advertising program and types of displays being requested.
Mr. Gary Konnecke, representing Vignes, Inc., described
the advertising program. He stated the applicant realized
the business has not done well at this location and was pro-
posing the quarterly promotions and newspaper ads to help
establish the business. Mr. Konnecke stated the three
tire racks are standard racks used by Goodyear and would
be located at the entrance to each of the service bays
against the building. He stated the A- frames would be
placed in the parking area in front of the store, next
to the front landscaping and he indicated there was parking
space at the rear of the building. The applicant stated
the damaged irrigation system would be repaired as well
as the fence along the Southern Pacific Railroad property.
He agreed to replace the door on the trash storage area.
The applicant also agreed to conduct the promotion program
in June on a one -time trial basis to see how it works
out.
Chairman Hart objected to the use of A- frames and felt
their use as temporary advertising had been discouraged
in the City. He stated he did not wish to set a precedent
and he felt this was a case of over - advertising. The
applicant stated the A- frames would be stored in -doors
after hours. He stated the banners would be 1 1/2 by
six feet and would be hung under the service bays within
the building.
Commissioner Mullen felt businesses at this location had
not been successful and he supported the applicant's
efforts to promote his business. He supported the tire
racks and banners and one A- frame sign on a trial basis
and felt the Commission should do what it can to help
the businessman.
Commissioner Walsh supported these comments and felt the
business was difficult to notice because it was set back
and located next to the railroad tracks. She favored
using one A -frame and a one -time trial program.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner
Walsh and unanimously carried to approve the request by
Vignes, Inc. for the promotional advertising display subject
to the following conditions:
1. That the period of promotional advertising display
be restricted to a period of two weeks ending
July 5, 1975.
2. That a maximum of three two -tier tire racks be
displayed adjacent to the existing structure.
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3. That a maximum of one banner over each of the
three bay doors be provided during the adver-
tising period.
At the Planning Director's request, Chairman Hart added a
matter to the agenda regarding the review and approval of
building plans for the apartment development to the rear
of the Lincoln Plaza shopping center.
The Planning Director reviewed the final building plans
and elevations for the apartment complex located at the
rear of the Lincoln Plaza shopping center. He advised that
the applicant, Mr. Peter Giovannoni, wished to commence
construction and a condition of Conditional Use Permit
#73 -3 approved by the Commission on Feburary 15, 1975,
required the review and approval by the Commission of the
final plans for the apartment complex. The Planning Director
stated the plans were identical to the original plans approved
by the Commission under C.U.P. #73 -3. He indicated the
landscape and irrigation plans would be submitted to the
Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy. He stated the parking and
density met the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Peter Giovannoni, the applicant, stated he had obtained
tentative financing for the project and would start right
away.
The Planning Director described the layout and architectural
treatment of the four buildings.
Commissioner Van Allen stated the only reason he agreed
to the treatment of the building facing Lincoln was because
the building would be screened by the shopping center and
motel developments.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner
Walsh and unanimously carried to approve the final plot plans
and elevations for the apartment complex located at 4352
Lincoln Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Hart adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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