Minutes 1975-06-19MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD
June 19, 1975
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 1975 in
the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Chairman Dennis Hart presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Greenwood, Mullen, Van Allen
and Hart
Commissioner Walsh
Also present were Planning Director Brian Hawley, Art Schatzeder,
Public Works Director, and Roger Grable, Deputy City Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge to the flag was led by
Chairman Hart.
MINUTES: May 22 and June 5
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded by Commissioner
Mullen and unanimously carried to approve the May 22 minutes
as corrected.
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded by Commissioner
Mullen and unanimously carried to approve the June 5 minutes.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Hart inquired if anyone in the
audience wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the
agenda. There was no one who wished to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #75 -1 - HENRY M.
ROBERTS, JR.: Chairman Hart announced that this was the time
and place for the public hearing to consider a proposed modifi-
cation to Conditional Use Permit #75 -1 to provide for the
establishment of 43 condominium units on the west side of
Holder Street approximately 630 feet south of Orange Avenue
in the RM -CC Zone. The conditional use permit originally
provided for 37 condominium units.
Tentative Tract #8888 - Henry M. Roberts, Jr. - West side of
Holder Street approximately 630 feet south of Orange Avenue
in the RM -CC Zone.
Chairman Hart asked for the staff's report.
The Planning Director recommended that the Commission consider
Tentative Tract Map #8888 in conjunction with the C.U.P.
application.
The Planning Director summarized a memorandum dated June 13
which was transmitted to the Commission indicating that the
applicant found it necessary to increase the number of units
in order to make the project economically feasible. He
stated the proposed change resulted in only minor deviations
in the development plan. The Planning Director outlined the
changes on the plot plan. He reported that additional units
were added to the complex on the north boundary of the property
by extending the most northerly entry street to the west, the
mini -park area was increased in size, and the green area at
the northwest corner of the development was slightly reduced
in size. He stated the floor plans remained basically the same.
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Chairman Hart opened the hearing. He asked if the applicant
wished to speak.
Mr. Henry Roberts, P. 0. Box 808, Cypress, indicated that
the costs of land, development of common green areas and
off -site improvements required the increase in units to make
the project profitable. He stated the applicant would maintain
the quality of design of the development.
Chairman Hart asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of
CUP #75 -1. There was no one wishing to speak in favor. He
asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. No one wished
to speak in opposition.
Commissioner Van Allen asked how the green area at the northwest
corner would be developed. The applicant stated this area would
be developed as a tot lot and quiet green area as in the original
plans. He stated access to this area would be across the drive-
way of the adjacent unit which is part of the common area.
He indicated this unit would have no windows overlooking the
park area and would be well insulated from noise.
Commissioner Van Allen inquired about Condition #5 which requires
that all wells on the property be abandoned and covered and
whether adequate provision would be made to irrigate the land-
scaping. The applicant indicated there was only one water well
on the property which would be retained according to City
standards.
Commissioner Greenwood asked if the westerly parking area might
be used for the parking of recreational vehicles. The applicant
stated that, if the Commission desired, provision could be made
but this area would have to be redesigned. He indicated the
applicant had proposed to include in the CC & R's a prohibition
of recreational vehicle parking outside of the garages and the
development did discourage against recreational vehicles.
Commissioner Greenwood asked if any more thought was given to
the off - street parking situation. The applicant stated the
two car parking in front of each unit would be retained giving
a total of 84 covered spaces and 84 plus open parking spaces.
The Planning Director advised that additional parking could be
provided in the westerly turn - around area while adequate room
would remain for fire or trash vehicles to turn around.
Commissioner Mullen asked if there was a restriction to prohibit
one person from parking in a neighbor's space. The applicant
stated he proposed to submit the CC & R's to the Planning and
Engineering staff and City Attorney to make sure issues like
this are resolved.
In response to Commissioner Mullen, Mr. Roberts stated a pool
was still proposed for the mini -park area. The Planning Director
indicated that a precise landscape plan for all green areas
would have to be submitted for review and approval by the
Commission.
Chairman Hart closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen and seconded by Commis-
sioner Mullen to approve the proposed modification to Conditional
Use Permit #75 -1 subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of this request shall be contingent upon
final approval and recordation of Tract No. 8888 or
a similar map which provides for the subdivision and
development of the subject property as a condominium.
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2. The southerly entrance street shall have a realigned
intersection with Holder Street to the specifications
of the City Engineer.
3. Development of the subject property shall be in com-
pliance with the site plan and elevations submitted
with this request and as reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission.
4. Construction shall conform to the requirements of
Fire Zone II except that the provision of wood shake
roofs on the condominium units may be approved subject
to the requirements of the Building Code and to the
specifications of the Building Superintendent.
5. Existing water wells on the property shall be aban-
doned and covered to the specifications of the Public
Works Director except that one well may be retained
for use as a source of irrigation water for the
common landscaped open areas.
6. The wall located along the Holder Street frontage
shall be of stucco design.
7. Interior private streets shall be designed and con-
structed to the specifications of the Public Works
Director.
8. Plans for the use and development of the "community
open space" located at the westerly corner of the
property shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Planning Commission.
9. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for
Planning Commission review and approval prior to
final building inspection on any portion of the
property. The approved landscaping and irrigation
system shall be installed and completed prior to
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy on any
portion of the subject property. In the preparation
of the landscape plans, the applicant shall be guided
by the following standards:
a. 50% of all trees shall be 15 gal. or larger.
b. 30% of all trees shall be minimum 24 -inch box
or larger.
c. 10% of all trees shall be minimum 36 -inch box
or larger.
d. 50% of all shrubs shall be minimum 5 gallons
or larger.
Existing trees which are retained on the site may be
included in the above totals.
10. At the time landscape plans are submitted for Com-
mission review, all plans for the signing program
shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Planning Commission.
11. The interior street lighting plans shall be subject
to review and approval by the Engineering Division,
the Police Department, and the Planning Director.
12. Proposed street names shall be submitted to the City
for approval.
13. A model home complex may be established for this
project subject to approval of final development
plans by the Planning Commission.
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14. The project shall conform to all of the requirements
of the appropriate utility companies and the postal
service.
15. Trash service shall be provided to the individual units
to the specifications of the Cypress Disposal Company
as to the size and location of containers, and dates
of service.
16. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the
Master Plan of Drainage.
17. Drainage shown on Tentative Map shall be reworked to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A private
easement for drainage may be required across the rear
of each lot. Minimum grade for private streets shall
be 0.20%. Street gutters shall be a minimum of four
feet (4') in width.
18. Street lights shall be installed on Holder Street per
City Standards.
19. Advance street light energy charges shall be paid.
20. Street trees (15 gal.) shall be provided on Holder
Street in accordance with the Townscape Plan of the
City of Cypress.
21. Holder Street shall be fully improved. All existing
driveway approaches on Holder Street shall be removed
and replaced with sidewalk and full- height curb and
gutter per City Standards.
22. There shall be no parking allowed on Holder Street in
front of this development.
23. Wheelchair ramps shall be installed on Holder Street
at the driveway entrances per City of Cypress Standards.
24. Driveway entrances to this development shall be installed
per City of Cypress Standard No. 207.
25. An effective sight distance for vehicular traffic
shall be maintained at the intersection of the
driveway entrances with Holder Street. No landscaping
will be allowed in the area of the curb returns.
Adequate sight distance also shall be maintained
within the development at all driveway intersections
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
26. Vehicular access rights to Holder Street from Lot 1
and from Lots 31 through 37 of the Tentative Map
shall be dedicated to the City of Cypress except at
the two (2) driveway entrance locations.
27. A copy of the conditions, covenants, and restrictions
(CC & R's) covering the development shall be submitted
to the City Staff and City Attorney for their review,
recommendations and approval to ensure the continuance,
maintenance, applicability and enforceability of the
CC & R's so that the development will not become a
liability to the City at a later date.
28. The developer shall pay a $250.00 sewer hookup fee
per unit in accordance with requirements established
by Orange County Sanitation District No. 3. This fee
shall be collected by the City of Cypress.
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29. Plan check and inspection fees amounting to 3 1/2%
of the street improvements shall be paid.
30. The developer shall pay Park and Recreation fees in
accordance with the Recreation and Park Dedication
Ordinance.
31. Necessary fire hydrants shall be installed in
accordance with the Fire Department requirements
and City Standards.
32. Holder Street in front of this development shall be
capped from curb to curb if it is necessary to open
cut the street in more than one place.
33. The developer of this project shall provide adequate
speed control within the development to the satis-
faction of the City Engineer.
34. The developer shall provide adequate "no parking"
controls within the development to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer. "No parking" controls shall
be included in the conditions, covenants and res-
trictions for this development. In addition, the
developer shall cooperate with the City and take
all steps necessary to permit the City to enforce
the provisions of the California Vehicle Code along
the private streets as provided by Section 21107.7
of the California Vehicle Code.
35. All on -site curb returns within this development
shall have a minimum radius of fifteen feet (15').
36. Curb returns at the intersection of the driveway
entrances with Holder Street shall have a minimum
radius of twenty -five feet (25').
37. A topograph of the area shall be made by the developer
to establish drainage patterns for adjoining prop-
erties. If the natural flow of adjoining parcels
is across this development, the developer shall make
provisions to assure their drainage to the satis-
faction of the City Engineer.
38. Sewer laterals connecting existing houses at this
property shall be plugged at the property line.
39. A Master Plan of Sewers shall be submitted for
approval by the City Engineer, with plan checking
and inspection by the City's Engineering Division,
subject to plan checking and inspection fees.
40. At the time the landscape and irrigation plans are
submitted for Planning Commission approval, plans
shall be presented indicating the height and con-
struction of perimeter block walls for approval by
the Commission. Retainer walls shall be required
if the grade differential on either side of the
wall is greater than one foot. All block walls
shall be constructed per City of Cypress Standards.
41. The developer shall conform to all applicable pro-
visions of the City Code.
42. A suitable building for use by members of the
Community Association established in conjunction
with this project shall be included in the common
recreation area. Plans for such building shall
be reviewed by the Commission in conjunction with
the landscape and irrigation plans.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
1 COMMISSIONERS:
Greenwood, Mullen,
Van Allen and Hart
None
Walsh
It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen and seconded by
Commissioner Mullen to approve Tentative Tract Map #8888
subject to the finding that the proposed subdivision
together with the design improvement is consistent with
the Cypress General Plan. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADJOURNMENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
1 COMMISSIONERS:
Greenwood, Mullen,
Van Allen and Hart
None
Walsh
Chairman Hart adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION