Minutes 1976-05-20MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD
May 20, 1976
The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was
called to order at 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 1976 in
the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Chairman Gerald Mullen presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Greenwood, Walsh and Mullen
Commissioners Hart and Van Allen
Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, Art Schat-
zeder, Public Works Director, Deputy City Attorney Roger Grable
and attorney Betsy Strauss.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1. Tentative Parcel Map #76 -4, 6322 Lincoln Avenue, David
Christian.
The Planning Director presented the tentative parcel map
which proposes the division of a 3.67 acre parcel of land
located on the south side of Lincoln Avenue, west of Holder
Street. The parcel map is in conformance with revised plot
plans approved by the Commission May 6 for Conditional Use
Permit #76 -3 which proposes a mini - warehouse storage facility
on the rear portion of the property. The front 200 feet of
property is being reserved for future retail commercial devel-
opment. A 40- foot -wide easement is being provided along the
westerly boundary line of Parcel #1 for ingress and egress
and conforms with the revised plot plan.
COMMISSIONER VAN ALLEN ARRIVED AT 6:10 P.M.
The Planning Director reported that the driveway approach will
be located opposite a median break and will permit left -turns
from Lincoln Avenue for west -bound traffic.
Mr. David Christian, the applicant, 12241 Glynn Avenue, Downey,
asked if construction could begin while the lot split is being
processed by the County and if the 40- foot -wide easement could
also be designated for parking. The staff advised the applicant
that he could obtain grading permits if the map is approved by
the City Council and that parking would be allowed in the ease-
ment. Staff suggested that the drive approach be full width
at Lincoln Avenue and that it may be tapered in width further
south.
It was moved by Commissioner Walsh, seconded by Commissioner
Van Allen and unanimously carried to approve Tentative Parcel
Map #76 -4 subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of this map shall not excuse compliance with
all applicable conditions of approval for Conditional
Use Permit #76 -3.
2. All provisions of the State Subdivision Map Act and the
City's Subdivision Ordinance shall be satisfied.
3. The 40- foot -wide easement designated along the westerly
line of Parcel #1 shall be paved to the width and speci-
fications of the Public Works Director.
2. Review of proposed wall sign and landscape /irrigation
plans for Mervyns, 10201 Valley View Street.
The Planning Director presented the sign, landscape and irri-
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gation plans for the Mervyn's Department store located in the
Cypress West shopping center at the southwest corner of Valley
View and Ball Road. One 176 square foot sign attached to
the front of the building is proposed and will consist of
white letters with gold accent to conform with the existing
signing program at the center. No other signs are proposed
for the other elevations. A freestanding sign is shown on
the plans, but plans for the sign were not submitted at this
time. The landscaping program is a continuation of the theme
established for the Albertson's shopping center and will con-
sist of groundcover, Eucalyptus trees along the Valley View
frontage and westerly property line adjacent to the Mervyn's
store, and accent trees in the parking lot. Specimen trees
are proposed to be planted.
Chairman Mullen expressed concern that the landscaping along
the westerly boundary line may not give adequate protection
to the adjacent single- family residences and inquired if the
Eucalyptus trees could continue along the westerly boundary
north of the Mervyn's store to the existing stores. He
suggested that fast growing shrubs also be planted along the
westerly wall and southerly boundary line.
Commissioner Van Allen noted that the parking layout on the
southerly boundary was different on the landscape and sign
plans and the Planning Director advised that the parking layout
would be as shown on the landscaping plans. Commissioners
Van Allen and Walsh indicated approval of the proposed land-
scaping since it would be a continuation of the theme in the
Albertson's shopping center and would unify both phases of
development.
Mr. Ed Bach, representing Diversified Development Company,
the applicant, agreed to plant additional shrubs along the
southerly boundary. He did not feel additional trees on the
west boundary extending past the Mervyn's store would accomplish
anything and he felt additional landscaping would be more
effective adjacent to Valley View Street.
It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen, seconded by Commis-
sioner Walsh and unanimously carried to approve the landscape
and irrigation plans for Mervyn's with the condition that
additional landscaping be provided along the southerly boundary
line with the type of plants and sprinkler system to be sub-
ject to approval of the Planning Director.
It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen, seconded by Commis-
sioner Walsh and unanimously carried to approve the wall sign
for Mervyn's as shown in the plans.
3. Review of proposed freestanding sign, commercial center
at northwesterly corner of Orange Avenue and Moody Street.
The Planning Director presented the plans for a freestanding
sign and reported the new owner of the shopping center com-
pletely renovated the landscaped setback area. He reported
the existing freestanding sign on Moody is blocked from view
by two signs of other businesses located north of the shop-
ping center. The proposed sign will have a Monterey tile
canopy with wood covering the pole.
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded by Commis-
sioner Walsh and unanimously carried to approve the plans for
the freestanding sign for the commercial center at the north-
west corner of Moody Street and Orange Avenue.
The Commission requested that the Planning Director send a
letter to the owner of the shopping center complimenting him
on the excellent renovation of the landscaping and sign design.
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4. Review of proposed addition to Bicycle Trails System.
The Public Works Director summarized a report dated May 14
which indicated the staff was submitting an application for
SB 821 funds for the Crescent Avenue -Moody Street bikeway
project. The bikeway project will consist of signing and
striping an on- street route on the north side of Crescent
and on the east and west sides of Moody Street south to
Orange Avenue and an offstreet route on the south side of
Crescent from the Los Angeles County line to Moody Street.
The Commission was requested to determine whether the project
is in conformance with the City's Master Plan of Trails.
It was moved by Commissioner Walsh, seconded by Chairman
Mullen and unanimously carried to find that the Crescent -Moody
Street Bikeway is in conformance with the Master Plan of Trails
and recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution author-
izing the Request for SB 821 Funding from SCAG for the Crescent
Street -Moody Street Bikeway.
5. Review of revised site plan and elevations for Tract
#8888 and Conditional Use Permit #75 -1, Henry M. Roberts, Jr.
The Planning Director presented revised plot plans and eleva-
tions for a condominium project located on the west side of
Holder Street, north of the Southern Pacific Railroad right -
of -way and summarized a report dated May 14. The property
had a change in ownership and the Presley Company, the new
owner, submitted the revised plans. The same number of units
and basically the same street pattern are proposed and the
major difference is a realignment of the units along the rail-
road right -of -way. All units will be two -story with one or
two bedrooms and Spanish tile roofs are proposed. A reduction
in the unit size has resulted in additional open space which
breaks -up the line of the buildings.
Mr. Gary Gits, representing the Presley Company, requested that
the Commission waive the requirement for a homeowner's associa-
tion meeting building. The applicant felt the building is
seldom used and is subject to vandalism. Mr. Gits reported
the swimming pool, changing rooms and restrooms will be provided
as in the original plans.
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded by Commis-
sioner Van Allen and unanimously carried to approve the
revised site plans and elevations for Tract #8888 and Condi-
tional Use Permit #75 -1, subject to the original conditions of
approval and the condition that development of the property shall
conform to the revised plans and elevations approved by the
Planning Commission, and waiving the condition for a meeting building.
RECESS: Chairman Mullen called a recess at 7:40 p.m. The
meeting was called back to order at 7:45 p.m. with all Com-
missioners present except Commissioner Hart.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Van Allen led the pledge
to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Mullen inquired if anyone wished
to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda.
There was no one wishing to speak.
CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE #76 -2 -
WARMINGTON COMPANY: Chairman Mullen announced that this was
the time and place for the continuation of a public hearing
to consider a proposal to rezone portions of a parcel of land
located at 4782 Lincoln Avenue situated on the southerly side
of Lincoln Avenue opposite Sumner Place from the CH- 10,000
Commercial Heavy Zone to the RM -20 /A Residential Multiple
Zone. He declared the hearing open and asked for the staff's
report.
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The Planning Director summarized Staff Report PC #76 -20 dated
May 17 and presented slides of the subject property. The
application proposes the rezoning of the rear 6.2 acres of
a 8.8 acre parcel located on the south side of Lincoln Avenue,
west of Moody Street. Mr. Hawley reported a petition was
submitted today,containing 122 signatures which represents
74 property owners, which stated the residents: (1) oppose
the erection of high- density residential units on the subject
property; (2) oppose any pedestrian or vehicular ingress or
egress to Julie Beth and Ethel Streets; and (3) request that
Julie Beth and Ethel Streets be designated as cul -de -sacs.
Chairman Mullen asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. Walt Corson, representing the applicant, 17880 Sky Park
Circle, Irvine, stated they felt the proposed development
would be a good use of the property and an asset to the com-
munity.
Chairman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support.
No one wished to speak in support. He asked if anyone wished
to speak in opposition.
Mr. Bill Shaeffer, 9173 Ethel Street, Cypress, stated he
signed the petition opposing the zone change. He was concerned
the development would generate noise and pollution and that
it may increase vandalism in his neighborhood. He felt it
would be dangerous for children from the proposed development
to walk along Lincoln Avenue to Arnold School and reported
that Arnold School was already overcrowded.
Mr. William Pryor, 6636 Teakwood, Cypress, stated he opposed
piecemeal development along Lincoln and he felt the subject
property was suitable for several types of commercial use. He
suggested a building supply store or a miniature golf course.
He felt the property should be developed for commercial use
since there was a need in the City for commercial and indus-
trial development.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, felt residen-
tial development was unsuitable since it would be located
adjacent to the extension of the Hyatt Die Cast property and
Hyatt Die Cast could expand its operation. He felt the property
was a prime commercial lot and did not have the narrow width,
excessive depth which characterizes many Lincoln Avenue par-
cels. He felt it was one of the few parcels on Lincoln which
could accommodate any type of commercial use, such as a car
dealership. He stated he opposed the rezoning of any commer-
cial or industrial property to a residential classification
and felt residents of Cypress had expressed their opposition
to such rezoning.
Mr. E.A. Dilley, 5132 Canterbury Drive, Cypress, speaking
on behalf of the Cypress Citizens' Association, stated the
Association remained opposed to the rezoning of commercial or
industrial property to residential.
Mr. Wayne Ebare, 9191 Julie Beth Street, Cypress, stated he
did not wish to see the City Council overrule the Planning
Commission as it did with the zone change application in 1972
and that development of the property should help provide a
better tax base for the City.
Mrs. Daryle Ellwart, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,
reported the Board of Directors discussed this application
and recommended that the Commission consult with the Lincoln
Avenue Action Committee and get their recommendation before
taking action.
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Mr. Corson, representing the applicant, stated the other
commercial uses proposed by the speakers would produce more
noise. He stated the project does not propose any through
streets and the development would be self- contained. He felt
the project would attract few children and he estimated 30
children from the development. He reported the Hyatt property
was over 300 feet from the subject property and sound attenua-
tion measures would be employed if they are necessary.
Chairman Mullen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Van Allen stated he opposed piecemeal development
on Lincoln and opposed a combination of uses on this parcel
at this time because of the lack of a coordinated Lincoln
Avenue development program. He suggested that the zone change
be continued until such a plan is adopted.
Commissioner Greenwood felt this was a poor use of the property
at this time and recommended that development of the entire
area, including County property to the east which may be annexed
to the City, be coordinated with a passive type use such as
office buildings or a condominium -type industrial park. Such
development would serve as a buffer between future commercial
development and the single - family residences.
Commissioner Walsh opposed spot residential development when
the City is in the process of making major improvements on
Lincoln Avenue and she did not feel a combination of residen-
tial and commercial development was the highest and best use
of the property.
Chairman Mullen agreed that this was an inappropriate time
for the zone change since the City was formulating a policy
for development of the lots on Lincoln Avenue.
It was moved by Commissioner Walsh and seconded by Commis-
sioner Van Allen to deny Zone Change #76 -2. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
1 COMMISSIONERS:
Greenwood, Van Allen,
Walsh and Mullen
None
Hart
It was moved by Chairman Mullen, seconded by Commissioner
Walsh and unanimously carried to find that the environmental
impact report submitted in conjunction with Zone Change #76 -2
meets the requirements of Resolution No. 1584.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE #76 -3 - DR. ROBERT B. NEVIN:
Chairman Mullen announced that this was the time and place
for the public hearing to consider a proposal to rezone a parcel
of land located at 6101 Orange Avenue situated on the northerly
side of Orange Avenue approximately 400 feet easterly of Valley
View Street from the CG- 10,000 Commercial General Zone to
the RM -20 /A Residential Multiple Family Zone. He opened the
hearing and asked for the staff's report.
The Planning Director presented Staff Report PC #76 -17 dated
May 13 regarding the proposal to rezone a .75 -acre vacant
parcel of land. He reported that apartments abut the subject
property to the north and east, condominiums are located to
the south across Orange Avenue, and to the west towards Valley
View are two older, single - family dwellings, a small convenience
shopping center and a service station. Mr. Hawley read a
letter from Mr. Ray Maggi, manager of the Orleans Apartments
at 6141 Orange Avenue, who supported the zone change but made
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the following statements: (1) 20 units may create the same
problem which he experienced which is a lack of recreational
facilities for his tenants and he suggested a compromise of
18 units; and (2) he suggested that the proposed development
have access to the rear alley or to the west side of the
property since access on the east side of the property would
be adjacent to 20 bedrooms of his apartments.
Chairman Mullen asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Dr. Robert Nevin, 2941 Lakeview Way, Fullerton, stated he
is a veterinarian and is not allowed to advertise so he must
rely on being at a good location. He did not feel commercial
development was logical on the property since it is surrounded
by single and multiple - family residential development and
there are more suitable commercial lots available in the area.
Dr. Nevin reported he was unsuccessful in obtaining financing
for a medical building or other commercial uses but there
was interest from lenders for multiple - family development on
the property. He reported that the single - family property
owners to the west did not express any interest to consolidate
their properties for development.
Chairman Mullen inquired if anyone wished to speak in support.
Mrs. Daryle Ellwart, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated
the Board of Directors supported the zone change.
Chairman Mullen inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, opposed the
zone change on the basis of losing the tax base and because
development of apartments would generate school age children
which would increase taxes. He felt the owner did not solicit
commercial development and he did not feel residential develop-
ment on the property would create buying power since the lot
was surrounded by residential development.
Dr. Nevin stated he is not an absentee owner and that he has
made attempts to seek commercial development. He felt the
types of existing commercial uses in the area were examples
that commercial development is not viable in this area.
Chairman Mullen closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood and seconded by Com-
missioner Van Allen to adopt a resolution approving Zone
Change #76 -3. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
1 COMMISSIONERS:
Greenwood, Van Allen,
Walsh and Mullen
None
Hart
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 76 -4: Chairman Mullen
announced that this was the time and place for the public
hearing to consider a pre- annexation zoning proposal to
determine the appropriate zone classifications on properties
located on the southerly side of Lincoln Avenue in the 5800
and 5900 blocks and on the westerly side of Valley View Street
in the 9100 block. He declared the hearing open and asked
for the staff's report.
The Planning Director summarized Staff Report PC #76 -16 dated
May 12 describing the proposal to establish a zone classifica-
tion for approximately 14 acres of unincorporated property
prior to annexation to the City of Cypress. The City Council
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on April 26, 1976 initiated the annexation proceedings and
the pre- annexation zoning of the nine parcels to the CH- 10,000
Commercial Highway Zone. Portions of all nine parcels
have a highway- oriented commercial use with Dick Barbour
Datson automobile agency being the primary use. The annexa-
tion proceedings were initiated at the request of Mr. Dick
Barbour.
Chairman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support.
No one wished to speak in support. He asked if anyone wished
to speak in opposition.
Ms. Elizabeth Van Hunnick, 9141 Valley View Street, owner
of one of the parcels included in the annexation request,
stated her family opposes annexation to the City of Cypress
since they felt annexation of their parcel was unnecessary
and would not result in any benefit to them. She felt annex-
ation would result in an increase in taxes with greater
restrictions placed on development.
The Planning Director advised that the issue before the
Planning Commission was not whether the property should be
annexed but what zone classification should be given the
propery if it is annexed. He reported that the Local Agency
Formation Commission would hold a hearing on the annexation
application on May 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Santa Ana office.
Chairman Mullen closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen and seconded by Com-
missioner Walsh to adopt a resolution indicating that, should
any or all of the parcels involved in this proposal be annexed
to the City of Cypress, the most appropriate zone classification
for the properties would be the CH- 10,000 Zone. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
1 COMMISSIONERS:
Greenwood, Van Allen,
Walsh and Mullen
None
Hart
PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 76 -2 - CLINTON DeFIELDS:
Chairman Mullen announced that this was the time and place
for the public hearing to consider a proposed variance to
construct a room addition to encroach to within 10'6" of
the rear property line of an existing single- family dwelling
located at 6423 Tokelau Street in the RS -6,000 Residential
Single - Family Zone. He declared the hearing open and asked
for the staff's report.
The Planning Director presented Staff Report PC #76 -18 dated
May 14 describing the proposed addition and the plot plans.
He reported that neighbors to the north, east and west sub-
mitted a map indicating their approval of the addition.
Chairman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support.
Mr. Clinton DeFields, the applicant, 6423 Tokelau, Cypress,
stated he had nothing to add to the staff report.
Chairman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
There was no one wishing to speak in opposition and Chairman
Mullen closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood and seconded by Com-
missioner Walsh to approve Variance #76 -2 subject to the
following conditions and the findings contained in Section
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17.3 -7 of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance
with all other rules and ordinances in effect at the
time the variance is exercised.
2. The proposed addition shall be constructed in substan-
tial compliance with the submitted plot plan.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
1 COMMISSIONERS:
Greenwood, Van Allen,
Walsh and Mullen
None
Hart
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 76 -2:
Chairman Mullen announced that this was the time and place for
the public hearing to consider the proposed deletion of public
storage /mini - warehouse type facilities from the commercial
zones and the inclusion of such uses within the industrial
zone classifications. He opened the hearing and asked for
the staff's report.
The Planning Director presented Staff Report PC #76 -15 dated
May 11 which indicated the City Council on April 12, 1976
initiated an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to consider
the deletion of public storage /mini- warehouse facilities
as permitted uses in the CG- 10,000 and CH- 10,000 Zones sub-
ject to a conditional use permit and the inclusion of this
use in the industrial zone categories. The staff recommended
that, aside from determining whether the use is appropriate
in the commercial zones, the Commission approve the use as
a permitted use in the MP- 40,000 and ML- 10,000 industrial
zones subject to a conditional use permit.
Chairman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support
of Zoning Ordinance Amendment #76 -2. No one wished to speak
in support. He asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated he felt
the reason for the Council's action was that they wished to
prevent a proliferation of the non -tax producing mini - warehouse
storage use in a commercial zone, especially on Lincoln Avenue.
He felt the use is more desirable in an industrial zone, that
there is a need to store unsightly things, and that the use
may be appropriate on lots which are difficult to develop
because of their size and configuration.
Commissioner Van Allen felt the Council's action was contra-
dictory since they recently approved a mini - warehouse storage
facility on Lincoln Avenue in the CH- 10,000 Zone and also took
action to eliminate the use as a permitted use in this zone.
Chairman Mullen stated he supported designating this use as
a permitted use in the industrial zones and prohibiting the
use on the front 200 feet of properties located along Lincoln
Avenue but he did not support a prohibition of the use in
commercial zones. He felt success of the use depends on
exposure to a lot of traffic which is more available in com-
mercial than industrial zones and that a particular use should
not be penalized because it is a low tax producer. He felt
a conditional use permit provides the necessary control over
this use.
Commissioner Van Allen asked if large public storage companies,
like Bekins, would be prohibited if the use is eliminated from
commercial zones and the Planning Director stated they would
be prohibited.
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Chairman Mullen closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen and seconded by Commis-
sioner Walsh to recommend to the Council approval of the inclu-
sion of public storage /mini- warehouse facilities as a permitted
use in the MP- 40,000 and ML- 10,000 Zones subject to a condi-
tional use permit. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COMMISSIONERS: Greenwood, Van Allen,
Walsh and Mullen
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
1 COMMISSIONERS: Hart
Commissioner Van Allen suggested that consideration of the
appropriateness of this use in commercial zones be continued
until the Planning Commission receives further information
from the City Council on their intent since their request
was contrary to their recent action to approve a mini - warehouse
storage facility on Lincoln Avenue.
Chairman Mullen reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, felt the
Council was concerned about the low tax revenue which this
use produces and that the use is depleting commercial property.
Chairman Mullen closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Van Allen and seconded by Com-
missioner Walsh that the Commission request further clarifica-
tion of the City Council's direction that the Commission study
the elimination of the public storage /mini- warehouse use in
commercial zones.
Commissioner Van Allen felt the Council's direction was too
inadequate for the Commission to act at this time and he
expressed an interest in receiving a recommendation from the
Lincoln Avenue Action Committee regarding deep lot development.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was moved
by Commissioner Walsh and seconded by Commissioner Greenwood
that the Commission determine that public storage /mini- warehouse
facilities are an appropriate use in commercial zones. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COMMISSIONERS:
1 COMMISSIONERS:
1 COMMISSIONERS:
Greenwood, Walsh and Mullen
Van Allen
Hart
Commissioner Van Allen stated he voted no because he did not
feel the Commission had a clear understanding of the issue
on which they were voting.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood, seconded by Commis-
sioner Walsh and unanimously carried to approve the April 22,
1976 minutes.
Mr. James Duncan, 4528 Lemon Circle, Cypress, inquired about
the public hearing procedure and why the Planning Commission
held debate after the hearing was closed. He felt the
Commission's action should be taken while the hearing is open.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, expressed
concern that opponents cannot give further testimony after
an applicant makes a rebuttal. He felt the applicant may bring
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up additional information in the rebuttal period which cannot
be responded to by the audience.
The staff explained the standard public hearing procedure
used by the Commission and City Council. The Planning
Director stated the Commission has the option of taking action
on an item while the hearing is open. The Commissioners
agreed to use this procedure in the future but that the
Commission reserve the right the close the public hearing
if deemed necessary for the completion of business. Chair-
man Mullen felt it would be helpful if he explained the
public hearing procedure prior to conducting the hearing.
Commissioner Van Allen requested that the Planning Director
send a letter to the City Attorney's office requesting a
written opinion regarding the Planning Commissioners'
attendance at City Council meetings.
The Commissioners congratulated Mr. Grable on being selected
City Attorney for the City of La Palma.
The Planning Director updated the Commission on the following
items: (1) a tentative parcel map was submitted for the
office building on the south side of Orange Avenue, across
from the Civic Center; (2) construction of the roller skating
rink on the north side of Ball Road, west of Juanita Street,
will begin by June 30, unless the matter is appealed by
May 21; and (3) the American Pool Supply Company is operating
the nursery on Lincoln Avenue, west of Denni, and has not
submitted plans for expansion of the business. The Planning
Director stated he would meet with Mr. Gallo of Cypress
Farms next week to discuss the matter regarding the trash
enclosure.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Mullen declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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