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Minutes 1976-01-15MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD January 15, 1976 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 1976 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Dennis Hart presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Greenwood, Van Allen and Hart Commissioners Mullen and Walsh Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, Art Schatzeder, Public Works Director, and Sandy Pegueros, Business License /Zoning Inspector. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Hart led the pledge to the flag. Chairman Hart recessed the meeting to the conference room to consider the items on the agenda. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 1. Sign Review - Plankhouse Restaurant at 10011 Valley View, CG- 10,000 Zone. The Planning Director presented the sign plans for the Plankhouse Restaurant and reported that the Plankhouse received approval prior to opening for the construction of one free - standing sign. He indicated there was only one existing sign, attached to the building, which faced Valley View Street. The res- taurant felt identification was necessary on Ball Road. They proposed the construction of a 25 square foot free- standing sign, about 5 1/2 feet in height, to be located on Ball Road adjacent to the restaurant. The design would be comparable to the existing sign and would be low - profile and in conformance with the decor of the building. COMMISSIONER MULLEN ARRIVED AT 4:15 P.M. The Planning Director reported that the Zoning Ordinance permits one free - standing sign for each street frontage on corner lot developments. The area of the proposed sign is less than what is permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Paul Fichera, manager of the Plankhouse Restaurant, described the sign proposal. He stated they considered a sign attached to the building but felt it would become covered by the existing landscaping. He reported the sign would be internally lit with the same letters as the existing sign. He reported the sign would be located closer to the building, away from the driveway, to avoid inter- ference with traffic. It was moved by Commissioner Mullen,, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and unanimously carried to approve the plans for the free - standing sign for the Plankhouse Restaurant, 10011 Valley View Street. Planning Commission Minutes January 15, 1976 2. Design Review - Commercial Development at 4552 Lincoln Avenue - CH- 10,000 Zone. The Planning Director presented plans for a nursery and outdoor patio and recreational furniture sales store at 4552 Lincoln Avenue submitted by American Pool Supply. The location is the site of the La Sierra Nursery which recently went out of business. Mr. Jack James, the applicant, reviewed a scale model of the proposed development. The applicant proposed to operate a nursery as well as sell outdoor patio furniture and swimming pool supplies. They proposed to construct a wrought iron fence with pilasters and brick planters across the front of the property. The existing building would remain and the front areas would be covered with wood patio covers. The applicant proposed to construct two swimming pools on the property as well as pagodas. The pools would be enclosed by a five foot fence and self - locking gates. Mr. James stated they might consider placing guard dogs on the property for security at night. He reported they would construct a red tile mansard roof on the existing building which would contain signing. The Planning Director recommended several conditions of approval and the first condition required submittal of a precise plot plan, fully dimensional, showing the location of all proposed improvements. Commissioners Van Allen and Mullen felt more precise plans should be submitted showing the buildings to scale, their exact dimensions and locations, elevations, and types of materials to be used. The entire Commission indicated they approved of the use in concept and felt it was a good use for the property and that they would like to encourage the development. The applicant had several questions regarding costs for street trees and street lighting and the Commission recommended that he meet with the Planning Director. It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the next meeting to give the applicant an opportunity to meet with the staff to resolve all of the concerns and to present further plans. 3. Request for approval of promotional signing program at 5431 Lincoln - Parry Tire Company, CH- 10,000 Zone. The Planning Director reported that the applicant was not present and he recommended that the item be continued to the next meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Van Allen and unanimously carried to continue this item to later in the meeting. 4. Review of Noise Ordinance for the City of Cypress (continued from meeting of December 8, 1975.) The Planning Director reported that Mr. Brickson's investiga- tion of the noise emanating from the air conditioning equipment in the Tanglewood tract found that there was a noise problem in contrast to single- family residential zones. Mr. Brickson 2. Planning Commission Minutes January 15, 1976 felt this could be accommodated through an adjustment to the proposed noise ordinance by creating two noise zones. One zone would include all residential properties zoned RS- 15,000 and RS -6,000 and the second zone would include all residential property not in Zone 1. There would be a 5 decibel difference between the two zones. Commissioner Greenwood stated he favored a five year amor- tization period. If replacement of expensive parts or the entire air conditioner was required within a one year period he felt it would be a hardship to the owners. Commissioner Van Allen supported a two year amortization period. He stated there would be no requirement to replace the equipment if no complaint was made. Chairman Hart felt a two year period was reasonable. He felt a five year period would lessen the impact of the ordinance and he stated residents would have the right to appeal to the variance board. Com- missioner Mullen indicated the adjustment to the ordinance answered his concerns regarding the Tanglewood tract. He felt a two year period was reasonable and that the variance procedure and unlikelihood of immediate complaints was sufficient protection. It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen, seconded by Commis- sioner Mullen and unanimously carried to recommend to the City Council the adoption of the Noise Ordinance, with the effective date of the amortization provisions of the ordinance to be September 15, 1978. 5. Progress Report on Code Violation Study. The Business License /Zoning Inspector transmitted a memoran- dum dated January 2 to the Commission which indicated a survey was being taken by the Public Works Department to determine the extent of code violations which are readily visible from the public right -of -way. Violations which were being noted were: abandoned vehicles, coverted garages, illegally parked vehicles, and property deterioration. The Commission took no action on this item. MINUTES: The Commission agreed to approve the December 18, 1975 minutes. 6. Home Occupation Permit Determination: Conducting Lessons in the Home. The Business License /Zoning Inspector requested that the Commission make a determination on allowing home occupations such as handicraft, music or dance classes which involve a number of people visiting a home. Present home occupation Condition #5 requires that the use not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that which is normal to the district in which it is located. Mrs. Pegueros reported that various teaching classes, business consultants, product sales and income tax preparation businesses have been denied because of this condition. She felt denial of these uses creates a loss of revenue to the City and the fact that there are infrequent complaints about these businesses which operate without a home occupation permit or business license could mean they are compatible with the residential zone. 3. Planning Commission Minutes January 15, 1976 Commissioner Mullen stated he would oppose large classes of more than four persons in a residential area since he felt similar businesses, which are required to have a business license and locate in a commercial zone, would be threatened and may relocate outside the City. Chairman Hart felt such uses could be approved on an individ- ual basis, taking into consideration their impact on the traffic and parking situation in the neighborhood. The Commissioners agreed that Condition #5 should remain and that the staff could approve the classes on an individual basis. Mrs. Pegueros also reported that agricultural and semi - agricultural uses, such as raising earthworms, were not considered when the criteria was developed for home occupation permits. The Commission directed the staff to prepare guidelines for the granting of such uses, possibly in resolution form, for Commission review. The Planning Director updated the Commission on the action of the EIR Citizens' Committee on the Arlan property. He reported he would not schedule hearings before the Planning Commission until the Administrative Coordinating Team's report is completed. Item #5, consideration of promotional signing for Parry Tire Company, was continued to the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Hart adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. i? /4,1 CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: 71:b4;a6NA 1. ILIAM) SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION