Minutes 1975-09-04MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD
September 4, 1975
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 1975
in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, Chairman Dennis Hart presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Greenwood, Mullen and Hart
Commissioners Van Allen and Walsh
Also present were Planning Director Brian Hawley and Attorney
Elizabeth Strauss.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mullen led the pledge to
the flag.
MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded
by Commissioner Mullen and unanimously carried to approve
the minutes of August 7, 1975.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Hart asked if anyone wished
to speak in regard to any item not on the agenda. The Planning
Director stated he wished to add an item regarding the outdoor
display of furniture for advertising purposes for a business
located on Lincoln Avenue.
The Planning Director indicated that this was a request from
Mr. Robert Jackson, operator of Cypress Discount Furniture
located at 5262 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, California, to
have a "grand opening" sale with the outdoor display of signs,
banners and furniture for a period of 45 days. He stated
Mr. Jackson was also requesting approval of permanent outdoor
display of furniture.
The applicant, Mr. Robert Jackson, 252 North Camino Arroyo,
Anaheim, California, stated his store had been open for three
days and he had not had one customer. He felt the outdoor
display of furniture would increase his business. He indi-
cated the display would be from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each
day.
COMMISSIONER VAN ALLEN ARRIVED AT 7:50 P.M.
Commissioner Mullen stated that some time ago the Commission
had received a request for special signing involving sand -
whichboard signs for a business on Lincoln Avenue and that
the Commission had denied that request. He stated he saw
the applicant's need for identification at his business
but felt that display of furniture in the parking lot might
be a bad precedent to establish.
The applicant responded that the display would not be in the
parking area. He also noted that Suburban Rentals was located
next door to his business and that they displayed tractors
and other similar equipment.
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The Planning Director inquired if the applicant presently
had a signing program.
The applicant responded that the sign for the previous
business (Carriage Trade) was still in place. The Planning
Director indicated he felt business might be better at this
location if the applicant had a sign advertising the current
business.
The applicant stated he displayed his furniture in the
windows with a great deal of lighting and this had not
improved his business.
The Planning Director inquired what the racks would
look like that would be used to hold the furniture outside.
The applicant replied that they were open, had four
wheels and were large enough to accommodate a sofa and
a loveseat.
Chairman Hart indicated he felt the Commission should
do what they could to help Mr. Jackson get a good start
in his new business and that it might be a good idea
to give tentative approval of the request and continue
the item to the next regular meeting of the Planning
Commission.
Commissioner Greenwood indicated he felt this to be
a reasonable idea and that the applicant had a valid
point regarding Suburban Rentals.
Commissioner Van Allen stated he felt the fact that
Suburban Rentals was located next door did not matter.
He felt the proper way to improve the applicant's business
would be a good signing program. He stated he would
not like to see the applicant invest in racks for the
display of his furniture and have the Commission deny
his request at a later date. He also stated he felt
the display would create a traffic hazard.
The applicant indicated he could wait for the racks
until a final decision had been made by the Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commis-
sioner Van Allen and unanimously carried to approve
the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting
of the Planning Commission with the understanding that
the applicant would not invest in any costly equipment
until the. final decision was made.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 75 -2: Chairman Hart
announced that this was the time and place for the public
hearing to consider a proposal to place a 2.3 acre parcel
of land in the RM Residential Multiple Family Zone.
He asked for the staff's report.
The Planning Director gave a description of the property
and surrounding land uses and zone classifications.
He indicated the property had been developed with a
36 unit condominium project prior to its annexation
to the City. He indicated that he felt, because of the
current use of the property and the surrounding land
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uses, that RM Residential Multiple would be the proper
zone. He noted that this action would bring the zoning
into conformance with the General Plan.
Chairman Hart asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak in favor or against the proposed zone
change. There was no one wishing to speak.
It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commis-
sioner Greenwood to approve Zone Change #75 -2. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADJOURNMENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Mullen, Van
Allen and Hart
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
1 COMMISSIONERS: Walsh
Chairman Hart adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
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CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SECRETARY OF THE PLAN ING COMMISSION