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Minutes 1977-01-06MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD January 6, 1977 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 6, 1977 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Vice Chairman Robert Van Allen presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Friedmann, Greenwood, Partin and Van Allen Chairman Mullen Also present were Planning Director Brian Hawley, Public Works Director Art Schatzeder, Assistant Planner Don Lamm, Zoning Inspector Sandy Pegueros, and Deputy City Attorney Elizabeth Strauss. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Partin led the pledge to the flag. MINUTES: December 2 and December 16 It was moved by Commissioner Partin, seconded by Commis- sioner Friedmann and unanimously carried to approve the December 2 and December 16, 1976 minutes. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 1. Report on Sign Violation - Moody and Ball. The Zoning Inspector reported that Cypress Floor Covering in the shopping center at Moody and Ball removed their non- conforming banner sign facing Moody Street and they indicated they did not want any additional signing. She stated the business would be required to submit plans for design review by the Commission when they propose a permanent signing program. The Commission agreed to receive and file the matter. 2. Report on Fence at Valley View and Fiji Street. The Public Works Director summarized a report to the Com- mission dated December 28 regarding the potentially hazardous wrought iron fence at the Fiji and Suva cul -de -sacs. The fence was reported to be an attractive nuisance for children who climb it. Staff reported the fence is located on private property and they suggested three alternative solutions which could be undertaken by the affected property owners: remove the wrought iron extension, leaving the two- foot -high concrete block wall; remove the wrought iron and replace with concrete block; or construct a pedestrian opening in the fence to allow access to Valley View Street. Staff offered to assist the property owners in preparing plans and specifications for whichever option they choose. CHAIRMAN MULLEN ARRIVED AT 6:22 P.M. Staff reported that only two property owners were directly affected at each of the cul -de -sac locations. Planning Commission Minutes January 6, 1977 The Commission agreed to receive and file the report and direct the staff to communicate their findings and the several options available to the affected property owners at the Fiji Street and Suva Street cul -de -sacs. Commissioner Van Allen turned the meeting over to Chairman Mullen. 3. Report on Status of Cypress Farms Produce - Mr. Frank Gallo. The Planning Director reported on the history of the con- version of the service station to a fresh produce store at the northwest corner of Cerritos and Walker. As part of the plot plan approval in May, 1976, the Planning Commission approved a signing program consisting of four 4' by 8' signs attached to the eave line of the building - three on the Walker frontage and one on the Cerritos frontage. The signing was to advertise daily or weekly produce specials. Staff reported that problems developed when the signs were destroyed by inclement weather, leaving the vacant boards. The appli- cant removed the boards until the bad weather passes and indicated he would replace the signs for which he received approval and these signs would constitute his permanent signing program. Staff reported that the owner cleared out the weeds in the landscaped area and will also repair the damage in the one planter area. During his meetings with the staff, the applicant also indicated he proposed to con- struct a trash enclosure adjacent to the northwest corner of the building since the present trash area was unusable. Mr. Frank Gallo, 11301 Kensington, Los Alamitos, stated it was his understanding that the Commission approved four signs as indicated by the staff. He reported he will con- struct a fence and gate at the northwest corner of the building to accommodate two 6' by 4' roll -out trash bins. He stated he will repair the broken wall in the planter area. Mr. Gallo stated that two cold boxes are located within the building and he will not construct an additional cold room. Commissioner Partin asked if the owner could remove the pole which had supported the freestanding sign for the service station. Chairman Mullen also asked for removal of the pole and expressed objection to the owner's lack of attention to the appearance of the building and landscaping. The Planning Director reported that a landscaping plan was not required to be submitted by the Commission for this use. He stated staff felt the owner may wish to use the pole for a sign containing changeable copy but that the Commission had the authority to require removal of the pole. Mr. Gallo stated he would have to check with ARCO regarding removal of the pole. He also agreed to paint the board supporting the sign on Cerritos to match the building. The Planning Director suggested that the staff could direct a letter to ARCO requesting that they remove the pole or give the applicant permission. Commissioner Van Allen suggested that the business owner submit plans for the trash enclosure and landscaping to the staff for their review and approval. Mr. Gallo stated the trash enclosure could be constructed within two weeks and he requested about 30 days to complete the landscaping. 2. Planning Commission Minutes January 6, 1977 It was moved by Chairman Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and unanimously carried that the owner of Cypress Farms submit plans for the trash enclosure and landscaping subject to review and approval by the Planning Director and that all requirements which justify the granting of a certi- ficate of occupancy be completed within 30 days. RECESS: Chairman Mullen recessed the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.m. with all Commissioners present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive, Cypress, stated he would make his comments during the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76 -5 - MEB INVESTMENTS: Chairman Mullen announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a proposal to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to change the designation of a 1.2 -acre parcel of land located imme- diately to the west and south of Lincoln Plaza Shopping Center situated on the southerly side of Lincoln Avenue, westerly of Denni Street, from its current designation of Commercial Heavy to a classification which would provide for a mixture of Commercial Heavy and high- density Multiple Family Residential. He declared the hearing open and asked for staff's report. The Planning Director presented Staff Report PC #76 -46 dated December 30 and pointed out the subject property on the plot plan. The property has 83 feet of frontage on Lincoln Avenue and a maximum depth of 323 feet. The property wraps around the Lincoln Plaza Shopping Center in an L- shaped fashion and separates the shopping center from a recently approved condominium project to the south. The Planning Director reported that the applicant, Mr. Michael Brown, who is developing the condominium project to the south, proposes the General Plan amendment in order to construct nine addi- tional condominium units on the property and a restaurant to be located on the Lincoln Avenue frontage. The applicant has received an indication of interest to construct a 4000 square foot specialty -type restaurant. Chairman Mullen asked if the applicant wished to speak. The applicant was not present. Chairman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support. Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive, Cypress, stated he visited the property and felt the proposal should be approved. He noted that there may be competition from the restaurant which was recently approved farther east along Lincoln Avenue. The Planning Director stated he advised the applicant that a restaurant would be constructed on the Warmington property and the applicant wished to proceed. Mr. Hulse inquired about the depth of the commercial portion of the development. The staff indicated the commercial portion would be the same depth as the existing shopping center, about 250 feet south of Lincoln. Chairman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. No one wished to speak in opposition. 3. Planning Commission Minutes January 6, 1977 It was moved by Commissioner Greenwood and seconded by Com- missioner Partin to adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 76 -5 in accordance with the application. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Friedmann, Greenwood, Partin, Van Allen $ Mullen 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Chairman Mullen closed the public hearing. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Mullen adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. ATTEST: TAR SEC R OF CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION THE PLAN1'%ING COMMISSION