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PC MINS 19870908�� ,oI{3187 M I N U T E S PLANNING COMMISSION September 8, 1987 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairperson Ortolano at the Hesse Park Community Building, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. PRESENT: MC NULTY, ORTOLANO, VON HAGEN, WIKE ABSENT: CONNOLLY Also present were Director of Environmental Services Robert Benard, Associate Planner Greg Fuz and Assistant Planner Nancy Hutar. COMMUNICATIONS Chairperson Ortolano indicated that communications would be related during discussion of pertinent items. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of July 23, 1987 Commissioner Von Hagen moved approval of Consent Calendar Items A and B. Minutes of July 28, 1987 The motion was seconded by Commissioner McNulty and passed by a majority vote with Commissioner Wike abstaining (due to her absence from the July 23 and July 28 meetings). 3 Month Extension Commissioner Wike discussed the GR No. for GR No. 954 954 time extension request. DeLossa - 2345 Sparta Director of Environmental Services Benard related staff's support of one, three month time extension for GR No. 954. Commissioner Wike moved approval of Consent Calendar Item C. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McNulty and passed unanimously. Resolution P.C. No. 87-50, Commissioner McNulty moved approval of GR No. 971, Gilger Consent Calendar Item D. The motion 30691 Calle de Suenos was seconded by Commissioner Von Hagen and passed unanimously. Appeal rights were noted. Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 2 Resolution P.C. No. 87-51, GR No. 1039, Teel, Jr. 2040 Caddington Commissioner Wike voiced her concerns regarding GR No. 1039. Commissioner McNulty moved approval of Consent Calendar Item E. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Von Hagen and passed by a majority vote with Commissioner Wike dissenting. Appeal rights were noted. Resolution P.C. No. 87-52, Commissioner Von Hagen discussed the GR No. 1042, Continental location of the proposed wall. He Southwest Construction/ provided information regarding a Agarwal - 1927 Upland property line survey. Commissioner Wike emphasized the importance of the applicant under- standing the staff recommendations and the Commission's decision. Chairperson Ortolano pointed out that the resolution refers to a public hearing... She noted that the item appeared on the Consent Calendar in which case, a public hearing was not-.held.She discussed the flexibility included in Alternative No. 3, as recommended by staff. In regard to mention of a public hearing in the resolution, Director of Environmental Services Benard related the City Attorney's suggestion that more appropriate language would be, "the Commission considered the item." In conjunction with the flexibility included in Alternative No. 3, he discussed the idea of staff providing a recommendation to the Commission rather than various alternatives. He clarified the City's position regarding property line disputes and elaborated on the City's monitoring procedures during construction. He explained the City's follow-up notification in which clarification of a decision is provided. Chairperson Ortolano expressed her opinion that various alternatives should be presented for Commission consideration. She voiced her support of including items on the Consent Calendar when a simple application of the Code is involved. Commissioner Von Hagen moved approval of the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McNulty and passed unanimously. Appeal rights were noted. Resolution P.C. No. 87-53, Associate Planner Greg Fuz noted that Specific Plan IV a lot merger policy is included in 29019-29421 Western Specific Plan IV. However, he pointed out that the City does not currently have a lot merger ordinance. Commissioner McNulty moved approval of Consent Calendar Item G. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Von Hagen and passed by a majority vote with Commissioner Wike abstaining (due to her absence during previous discussion of the item). • Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS General Plan Amendment No. 16, Zone Change No. 15, EA No. 512 Paul Lupo, 28041 Hawthorne Blvd. agreement and explained the City's C Associate Planner Greg Fuz presented the staff report. He discussed the specifics of the proposed development procedures related thereto. Chairperson Ortolano stressed that the development agreement should be formulated prior to Commission action. She discussed the idea of a renewal clause which could be included in the development agreement. She commented on the hours of operation, including that all the businesses at the location could be required to close at the same time. She stressed the importance of providing for flexibility of use at the location. Because she is not persuaded that there is a concern over the time constraints running with the application, she voiced her opposition to the staff recommendation. Commissioner Von Hagen noted the Commission's previous support of a CP zoning designation at the location. He related his concern over any possible adverse effects on neighbors living at the location and voiced his support of limiting the hours of operation. Even though he would be more comfortable with voting on the zoning designation after the completion of the development agreement, he related his support of the staff recommendation. Commissioner McNulty voiced his concern over limiting the hours of operation in a CP designation. Commissioner Wike expressed her support of limiting the hours of operation. She voiced her concern over legal problems which could possibly arise from requiring 7-11 to close prior to 11:00 PM. She emphasized the importance of formulating the development agreement prior to a Commission zoning designation recommendation. Staff discussed the time constraints running with the application and related the applicant's agreement with the staff recommendation. Staff also stated that the proposed amendment should be referred to City Council prior to completion of a development agreement so that Council direction can be obtained regarding the most appropriate zone for the site and the use of a development agreement before substantial staff and attorney costs are incurred to prepare an agreement. Staff noted that the Commission would have the opportunity to_review the agreement when it is drafted and provide a recommendation on the agreement to City Council. Staff clarified that the retail hours of operation and not the office hours could be limited and that, as a result of Code Amendment No. 23, convenience stores will be required to close at approximately 11:00 PM as of July, 1988. Staff stressed the importance of providing for flexibility of use and discussed possible means by which a use not included in the development agree- ment could be handled. E-1 Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 4 E Commissioner Von Hagen moved approval of the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McNulty and passed by a majority vote with Chairperson Ortolano, dissenting. Appeal rights were noted. Staff indicated that information regarding the development agreement will be provided to the Commission as it becomes available. CONTINUED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE None. (Regarding Non -Agenda Items) REPORTS Staff Staff provided input related to the Library Trail encroachment. Commission Chairperson Ortolano requested that a report regarding an initiative dealing with a height ordinance be supplied to the Commission. Commissioner Wike noted the September 19 breakfast with City Council. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was duly adjourned at approximately 8:45 PM.