HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/2007 - Joint Study Session - City Council - Planning Commission SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA
CITY COUNCIL
AND THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 10, 2007
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a Special Joint
Study Session with the Planning Commission, on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at
4:40 p.m. in the Conference Room 1A of City Hall, 77, Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Mansoor
II. ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: None
Commissioners Present: Chair Donn Hall
Vice Chair James Fisler
Commissioner Sam Clark
Commissioner Eleanor Egan
Commissioner James Righeimer
Commissioners Absent: None.
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Senior Planner Claire Flynn
Building Official Khanh Nguyen
City Clerk Julie Folcik
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Mary Ellen Goddard, Costa Mesa, President of the Friends of the Library,
expressed the need and the support of the community for an additional library in
Costa Mesa. She informed of the Friends' support of the adoption of a library
development fee as part of the broader plan of the City to address the shortfall of
library services within the City.
2. Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, relative to the rezoning of the west side bluff area
commented that the intent was to support revitalization through residential
development and was disappointed that proposed code amendment permitted
the continued industrial uses.
3. John Hollan, Costa Mesa, Westside business owner, was supportive with the of
the development proposals that would possibly bringing a higher demographic to
the Westside area and expressed support for the RRIP program and suggested
consideration of a similar program for the industrial areas on the Westside.
4. Russel Gramm, Costa Mesa, requested the council to consider safety issues as
they relate to older apartment buildings, to consider more parking and to require
garages for parking, to allow the ability to upgrade apartments and to consider
the least restrictive ordinances but that allow for the accomplishment of the goals
that are valuable.
5. Harvey Berger, Costa Mesa, suggested that old apartments could be
rehabilitated, and to encourage homeownership. He suggested that a state
license architect should inspect the properties and make recommendations on
any proposed condominium conversion.
IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Proposed Zoning Code Amendment regarding Residential and Non-Residential
Common Interest Development Conversions (CO-07-01)
Claire Flynn, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Discussion ensued
between the Council and the Planning Commission regarding staffs proposed draft
ordinance relating to the parking requirements, industrial condominium conversions;
older apartment condominium conversions; open-space issues, inspections
requirement; and nonconforming conversions.
2. Green Building Incentive Program
Khahn Nguyen, Building Official provided a report on the proposed voluntary
program. Discussion took place between the Council and the Planning Commission
regarding the developments and the use of solar energy, incentives for the use of
green building guidelines and the fiscal impact for the program.
3. Residential Remodeling Incentive Program (RRIP) — Scope, Schedule, and
Costs/Revenue Loss
Khahn Nguyen, Building Official presented the report outlining the incentive
program. Discussion took place amongst the Council and the Commissioners
relative to the inclusion of multifamily units, and rental properties. No action was
taken on this item
4. Library Impact Fees
Thomas Hatch, Assistant City Manager, presented the report and he along with
Helen Fried, Acting Orange County Public Librarian, Mary Ellen Goddard, President
of Friends of the Library, responded to questions from the Council and the Planning
Commissioners. Discussion took place that included topics of Library Impact Fees
on development for additional library services, on high-rise development and
residential developments, the structuring of fees, the placement of a bond issue
before the voters, and discussion of other fundraising opportunities. No action was
taken on this item.
5. Liability and Litigation Issues
The City Attorney made the Council and the Commissioners aware of legal issues
that they may come across in the normal course of their deliberations or when out in
the community that could be a concern for liability issues; and responded to
questions.
V. DISCUSSION BETWEEN COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
REGARDING ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Council Member Leece reported that current fireworks regulations was a subject that
she was looking into for improvement in the coming year.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
The Mayor declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The next
Regular Meeting will be held July 17, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.
Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julie olcik, City Clerk