Minutes 1975-07-17MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD
July 17, 1975
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 1975 in
the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, Chairman Dennis Hart presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Greenwood, Van Allen,
Walsh and Hart
Commissioner Mullen
Also present were Planning Director Brian Hawley, Deputy
City Attorney Roger Grable, and Frank Dalesandro, Civil
Engineering Assistant.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Walsh led the pledge
to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Hart inquired if anyone
wished to speak in regard to any matter which was not on
the agenda. There was no one who wished to speak.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1. Consideration of Tentative Tract #8952 which proposes
to establish a single - family subdivision of 24 lots on
a 4.5 acre parcel of land located at the northeasterly
corner of Nelson Street and Graham Street in the RM-
Residential Multiple Zone.
The Planning Director summarized Staff Report PC #75 -12
dated July 9. He reported on adjacent land uses to the
property which were Swain School to the east, Rosen /Acacia
Park, an apartment building and single - family dwellings
to the south, and to the west and north a mixture of older
single- family dwelling units, which are all within the RM
Zone. He reported that Camp Street, Nelson and Graham
Street, between Walker and the Pacific Electric Railroad,
will be fully improved over the next three years under the
Housing and Community Development Act. The Planning Director
reported that Conditional Use Permit #73 -18 and Tentative
Tract #8457 had been approved in October 1973 for the dev-
elopment of a 66 unit condominium project on the subject
property but the applicant had determined this project
to be unfeasible from a marketing and economic standpoint.
Mr. Gary Gitts,representing the Presley Company, stated the
popularity of townhouses had decreased and it was difficult
to finance townhouse projects. He stated the applicant
was responding to the market which favored single - family
construction. He indicated the applicant accepted all
conditions of approval.
It was moved by Commissioner Walsh, seconded by Commis-
sioner Greenwood and unanimously carried to approve Tentative
Tract #8952 subject to the following conditions and with the
finding that the proposed development is consistent with the
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Cypress General Plan:
1. All requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act
and the City's Subdivision Ordinance shall be
satisfied.
2. Approval of this map shall void all proceedings
and approvals previously granted under Conditional
Use Permit #73 -18 and Tentative Tract #8457.
3. A plot plan showing the location of each unit on
all of the lots within this tract shall be submitted
for review and approval by the Planning Commission.
Building setbacks shall be as determined at that
time by the Commission but shall generally conform
to the requirements for similar projects in the
RU Zone. Variations in the front setbacks are
suggested with a minimum setback of 15 feet from
the front lot line.
4. In conjunction with the plot plan review, elevations
and floor plans of typical units shall be presented
for review and approval by the Planning Commission.
5. Since this project is a single - family development,
the requirements of Fire Zone II shall be waived.
6. The soils report dated August 3, 1973, issued by
David A. Dering and Associates for Tentative Tract
#8457 shall be updated and submitted for City
review and approval.
7. All lots to have a one percent (1 %) grade from
rear to street.
8. Necessary fire hydrants shall be installed in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Department
requirements and City Standards.
9. The developer to pay $250.00 per unit for a sewer
connection charge assessed by the Orange County
Sanitation District. In addition, there will be
a $50.00 per unit developer's tax as required by
the City of Cypress Business License Department.
10. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the
Master Plan of Drainage.
11.
Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer. Catch basins may be required
to convey storm runoff to the existing main line
storm system located in Newman Street.
12. Street lights shall be installed per City Standards.
13. Advance street light energy charges shall be paid.
14. Street trees (15 gallon) shall be provided in
accordance with the street tree policy.
15. Minimum street grades shall be 0.20 %.
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16. Curb return on Graham Street shall have a minimum
radius of twenty -five feet (25').
17. Graham Street shall be fully improved with curb,
gutter, pavement and sidewalk only on east side.
18. Camp Street thirty foot (30') half street shall be
fully improved in accordance with the Master Plan
of Streets and Highways.
19. A two foot (2') walkway, parkway and public utility
easement shall be dedicated to the City of Cypress
on Camp Street and on Graham Street.
20. Interior street structural sections to be based
on recommendation and soils report by soils engin-
eering firm acceptable to the City Engineer with
street structural sections to be determined by
using T.I. of 5 for streets with forty feet (40')
of paving and T.I. of 4.0 for streets with thirty -
six feet (36') of paving.
21. All secondary and primary utility services shall
be underground.
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 30 days prior
to planting date.
23. Developer shall pay Park and Recreation fees in
accordance with the Park and Recreation Ordinance.
24. Water system shall be a circulating type with a
minimum of 2500 gallons per minute or to satisfaction
of Fire Marshal.
25. 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.
26. Plan checking and inspection fees amounting to
3 1/2% of the street improvements shall be paid.
27. Developer shall conform to all applicable provi-
sions of the City Code.
28. Installation of cable T.V. shall be subject to any
City ordinance or regulations which are in effect
at time of recording of Final Map.
29. The Nelson Street cul de sac shall have a property
line radius of forty -four feet (44') and an
additional six foot (6') wide tree planting and
public utility easement.
30. Nelson Street shall have a total right of way
width of forty -eight feet (48') with an additional
six foot (6') wide walkway, tree planting, and
public utility easement on each side of the street.
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31. A 10 foot wide pedestrian walkway easement shall
be dedicated and improved at the Nelson Street
cul de sac connecting this development with the
school grounds to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
2. Review of landscape plans, Conditional Use Permit #74 -14,
Eastern Pacific Development Company condominium project
located at 9662 -9722 Walker Street.
The Planning Director reported that one of the conditions
of approval of Conditional Use Permit #74 -14 required the
submittal of landscape and irrigation plans. He reviewed
the landscaping plans in detail.
Mr. David Doremus representing Eastern Pacific Development
Company stated the project was started and should be ready
for occupancy by March, 1976.
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded by Com-
missioner Walsh and unanimously carried to approve the
landscape plans for Conditional Use Permit #74 -14.
At the Planning Director's request, Chairman Hart added
a matter to the agenda regarding review of revised plot
plans for Building Relocation Permit #74 -1, and a matter
regarding an opinion from the City Attorney's office con-
cerning the sign for R & J Pool Supplies on Walker Street.
The Planning Director reviewed the revised plot plans for
a commercial /industrial warehouse - storage building at 8892
Watson Street. He reported that the parking stalls were
changed from an east -west orientation to a north -south or-
ientation and two landscaping islands were eliminated adja-
cent to the Watson Street frontage. The Planning Director
reported that the business was not a retail operation which
would generate frequent customers and he felt the five parking
spaces would be adequate. He reported that the Engineering
Department felt it was impractical to require street improve-
ments along the 54 foot frontage since the remainder of
Watson Street was unimproved.
Mr. Lee Wetzel, the applicant, stated the problem with
the lot was that it was substandard and extremely narrow
and he felt the revised parking layout was more flexible
and would allow for access to the two doors.
It was moved by Commissioner Walsh, seconded by Commis-
sioner Greenwood and unanimously carried to approve the
revised plot plans for Building Relocation Permit #74 -1.
The Planning Director distributed an opinion from the Deputy
City Attorney concerning the roof - mounted swimming pool
slide at R & J Pool Supplies, 9212 Walker Street. The
attorney determined that the slide does constitute a sign
as defined in Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning
Director stated he would contact the operator /owner and
advise him of this interpretation and request removal of
the slide sign. He stated the owner could apply for a free-
standing sign permit.
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It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen, seconded by Com-
missioner Walsh and unanimously carried to receive and file
the opinion regarding the R & J Pool Supplies sign.
The Planning Director reported that the City Council, at
its July 14 meeting, authorized the initiation of a General
Plan amendment for the Arlan property and authorized the
staff to obtain proposals for the preparation of an environ-
mental impact report and an economic analysis. He stated
the City Council would probably enter into a contract for
the preparation of the impact report at its next meeting
and that the report would be completed in about three to
four weeks. He felt public hearings on the amendment
would probably start before the Planning Commission towards
the end of September.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Hart adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SECR TARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION