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ROLL CALL
MINUTES
January 3, 1984
READING FOLDER
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
JANUARY 16, 1984
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in
regular session on January 16, 1984, at 6:30 p.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa, California. The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag, and Invocation by Doctor Roger Heuser, Southern
California College.
Council Members Present: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present:
On motion by Councilwoman
woman Hertzog, and carried
regular meeting of January
distributed and posted.
City Manager, City Attorney,
Development Services Director,
Director of Public Services,
City Clerk
Schafer, seconded by Council -
5 -0, the minutes of the
31, 1984, were approved as
A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Vice Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, to read all ordi-
nances
rdinances by title only.
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, all Consent Calendar items were approved
in one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Law Offices
of Di Liberti and Goldman on behalf of Robert
Cable; Law Offices of DiMarco and Araujo on
behalf of Caridad Gutierrez; Dorothy Dale Smith;
Exbourne Properties (California), Incorporated;
Robert P. Easton; and Attorney Douglas S. Unger
on behalf of Charles T. Philen.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License application for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning Divi-
License
iviLicense sion: Folgner Corporation, doing business at
428 East 17th Street; Silva and Yervant Balji,
doing business as Baljis Deli, 369 East 17th
Street; and Peter Grohmann, doing business as
Red Hill Lunch and Company, 3001 Red Hill Avenue,
Building 1, Suite 108.
Public Utilities Notice from the Public Utilities Commission that
Commission Application No. 83-12-053 has been filed by the
Southern California Edison Company for authority
to increase rates for electric -service.
BUSINESS PERMITS A request has been received from Tariacuri Soccer Club,
Tariacuri Soccer 661 Hamilton Street (Rea Community Center), to hold a
Club public dance on January 21, 1984. On motion by Council-
MOTICN man McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and
Permit Approved carried 5-0, the permit was approved.
SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
HEARING woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the following items
were set for public hearing on February 6, 1984, at
6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall:
EIR for 16 Acre Final Environmental Impact -Report for a 16 -acre
Redevelopment Costa Mesa Redevelopment project, for future
Area redevelopment of properties bound by West 19th
Street, Newport Boulevard, West 18th Street,
and Park Avenue.
R-84-02
Rezone Petition R-84-02, Costa Mesa Redevelop-
ment Agency, for permission to rezone property
bound by 19th Street, Harbor Boulevard, Center
Street, and Park Avenue from C2 (General
Business District) to PDC (Planned Development
Commercial) . Environmental Determination:
Environmental Impact Report for the 16 -acre
redevelopment project. -
REJECTED CLAIMS
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Miller
waman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Fred Miller
was rejected.
Raman
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Roberto
Roman was rejected.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS.
Demolition of the Civic Center Fountain has been can-
pleted to the satisfaction of the Director of Leisure
Notice of
Services by Challenge Engineering, 4761 Lincoln Avenue,
Completion
Cypress. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, the work was accepted; the Clerk
Demolition of
was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; the bonds
Fountain at the
were ordered exonerated 35 days after the Notice of
Civic Center
Completion has been filed; and authorization was given
to release final payment (10 percent retention) 35 days
MOTION
after acceptance by Council. The motion carried by the
Work Accepted
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order No. 5 The Director of Leisure Services has requested approval
Jolley Associates of Change Order No. 5, in the amount of $10,685.00, to
the contract with Jolley Associates, Incorporated, 3100
Lions Park Shelter West Warner Avenue, Suite 8, Santa Ana, in connection
with the Lions Park shelter project. The change is
necessary to import, place, and compact 300 tons of
MOTION sand, including all heavy equipment required for addi
Change Order tional grading. On motion by Councilman McFarland,
Approved seconded by Councilwanan Hertzog, the change order was
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COLUCIL MEMBERS: None
1984 Fuel Efficient. The City of Costa Mesa has been offered a $22,000.00
Traffic Signal grant from the California Energy Commission to partici-
Management
articiManagement Grant pate in the 1984 Fuel Efficient Traffic Signal Manage -
Program ment Grant Program. The Commission has requested a
resolution of local support for the program. The timing
study for this program will evaluate the traffic signals
on Newport Boulevard and develop new timing plans, and
CALTRANS will participate closely in the effort. The
MOTION grant will fully fund all consultant costs and staff
Resolution 84-10 salaries. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded
Adopted by Councilwanan-Hertzog, Resolution 84-10, being A
RESOLUTION OF THE'CITY COLNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FUEL EFFICIENT TRAFFIC
SIGNAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Regulating woman Hertzog, Ordinance 84-1,.being AN ORDINANCE OF
Garage Sales THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
REGULATING GARAGE'SALES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, was
MOTION given second reading and adopted by the following roll
Ordinance 84-1 call vote:
Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Extension for The Clerk presented a request for an extension of time
Tentative Map for Tentative Map for Tract 11621, from Butler Housing
for Tract 11621 Corporation; 1691 Kettering Street, Irvine, authorized
Butler Housing agent for the State of California, 2501 Harbor Boule-
vard, in an I and R zone. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration.
MOTION - A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by
Extention Councilman McFarland, to approve extension of time for
Approved Tract 11621 to November 23, 1984. It was pointed out
by the Mayor that staff's memorandum of January 12,
1984, indicates that the extension .recommended is to
December 7, 1984. Councilwoman Schafer amended her
motion to extend the time for Tentative Tract Map 11621
to December 7, 1984. The amended motion was seconded
by Councilman McFarland, and carried 5-0.
Paularino Avenue The Clerk presented the results of the Paularino Avenue
Traffic Study Traffic Study.
The Public Services Director summarized his letter to
the Council dated January 6, 1984, which contains the
'-following recommendations: (1) Keep Paularino Avenue
open; (2) Improve turns at Yellowstone and Trinity
Drives by prohibiting parking; (3) Program for left -
turn signals at Bristol Street; and (4) Post supple-
mental 25 mile -per -hour signs. The Public Services
Director announced that a representative from the firm
that prepared the study was present to review the docu-
ment.
Paul Wilkinson, of Linscott, Law and Greenspan, Incor-
porated, 150-0 Paularino Avenue, Suite 120, Costa Mesa,
gave a slide presentation of Paularino Avenue between
Bristol and Bear Streets which was the subject of the
study. He summarized the detailed document entitled:
"Traffic Study Report, Paularino Avenue Traffic Study,
Costa Mesa; California". During his presentation, Mr.
Wilkinson discussed existing conditions on Paularino
Avenue; future area traffic conditions if the street
remains open for through traffic; Paularino Avenue
closure alternatives; future area traffic conditions if
the street is closed; alternatives to segment closure;
noise assessment; and study segment recommendations.
During discussion, Mr. Wilkinson answered questions
from the Council concerning the various alternatives
contained in the Traffic Study.
Elsie Mae Deeter, 3067 Yellowstone Drive, Costa Mesa,
stated that the Traffic Study was very well done and
commented that the Study confirms that problems exist
on Paularino Avenue. Mrs. Deeter opposed widening of
Paularino Avenue and supported closure of the street.
She also expressed her opinion that if the street is
closed, property values will increase.
Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights,
stated that he felt a long-term solution for Paularino
Avenue is necessary.
Mr. C. Pitoniak, 786 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa,
supported closure of Paularino Avenue and further com-
mented that if Council decides to widen the street,
then the City should purchase the properties and also
compensate the residents for the inconvenience.
Don Montgomery, 801 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa,
supported the comments made by Elsie Mae Deter, Jerry
Odegaard, and Mr. Pitoniak. He urged Council to make
a decision so the residents on Paularino Avenue can
plan for the future.
Nicholas DiPietrantonio, 13651 Olympic Avenue, Costa
Mesa, suggested that the City take a survey among the
Paularino Avenue homeowners to determine how many
people want to relocate and then make a decision on
the alternatives contained in the Traffic Study.
The Public Services Director presented recommendations
from the Traffic Commission which were not previously
available:
Pursue a means to divert or reduce through -traffic
on Paularino Avenue.
Do not _close Paularino Avenue by use of barricades,
cul-de-sacs, or other means at this time.
Do not widen Paularino Avenue as a solution to the
traffic problems.
Improve Baker Street to the extent possible prior to
diversion of traffic off Paularino Avenue. The Com-
mission is especially concerned with a storm drain
project scheduled for this year on Baker Street at
Bear Street.
Implement striping, parking, and speed posting meas-
ures on Paularino Avenue as soon as possible.
Maintain truck and bus restrictions on Paularino
Avenue.
Consider a westbound traffic diverter on Paularino
Avenue approaching Bristol Street forcing all traffic
to turn onto Bristol Street. The di'verter would be
implemented as soon as short term improvements are
completed on Baker Street.
During discussion, Mr. Wilkinson answered questions
from Mayor Hall regarding reduction of traffic on
Paularino Avenue by use of diverters. In response to
Councilman McFarland's inquiry, Mr. Wilkinson reported
that approximately 90 percent of westbound traffic on
Paularino Avenue is local traffic.
The Director of Public Services and the Transportation
Services Engineer answered questions from the Council
regarding the recommendations made by the Traffic
Commission. Councilwoman Schafer indicated that she
would prefer more time to study these recommendations.
All Council Members agreed that the Traffic Commission
recommendations and the input from the residents should
be discussed at a Study Session.
MOTION On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Held Over wonan Schafer, and carried 5-0, this item was referred
to the Study Session of February 14, 1984, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the fifth floor Conference Room of City Hall, and
continued to the Council meeting of February 21, 1984.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:10 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
MOTION
Warrant 1238
Approved
Johnson and
McFarland Return
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 1238, including
Payroll 8326, was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: CODICIL MEMBERS: Hall, Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: CODICIL MEMBERS: Johnson, McFarland
Council Members Johnson and McFarland returned to the
Chambers at this time.
CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented an agreement with PRC Public
REPORTS Management Services, 185 Berry Street, Suite 3808, San
Francisco, in the amount of $82,000.00, for upgrading
Agreement - PRC the public safety computer system.
Upgrade Public The City Manager summarized a memorandum of August 11,
Safety Computer 1983, from Lieutenant Regan of the Costa Mesa Police
System Department, which details the need for the requested
upgrade. He specifically mentioned the justifications
contained on Pages 7 and 8, The City Manager concluded
by requesting that this item be authorized for the
1984-85 budget.
Mayor Hall commended Lieutenant Regan for the excellent
report.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by
Agreement Councilwoman Hertzog, approving the agreement and
Approved authorizing funds from the 1984-85 budget. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: CODICIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: CODICIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk annnounced that this was the time and place
Appeal of ZE-83-154 set for the public hearing for the appeal of the Plan-
Cassidy/Dweck ning Commission's decision for Zone Exception ZE-83-154
from J. Brennan Cassidy, M.D., 131 East 17th Street,
Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Steven Dweck, M.D.,
1507 Sea Crest Drive, Corona del Mar, regarding total
signage approved by the Commission for property located
at 131 East 17th Street in a C2 zone. Environmental
'Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on
file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been
received.
The Development Services Director reviewed staff's
memorandum dated January 11, 1984, which contains the
background and discussion for this application. The
appellant has painted a company logo on the easterly
side of the building which covers approximately 714
square feet of the 1,218 square feet of building face.,
According to the Sign Ordinance, a wall sign is not
permitted on the easterly side of the building.
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In November, 1983, the Planning Commission approved a
sign variance allowing a wall sign containing 86 square
feet; however, it was later found that the actual dimen-
sion of the easterly property line is 88 feet rather
than 86 feet long. The applicant requested a rehearing
and the Commission approved a sign for 133.5 square
feet on the easterly side of the building. The approved
sign area included 88 square feet, based on the 88 -foot
long easterly property line, and 45.5 square feet of
additional sign area.
Councilman McFarland asked if applicant had obtained
a permit for the present sign, and the Mayor responded
that the sign was illegal.
Doctor J. Brennan Cassidy was present and reported that
a permit was not obtained for the existing sign because
he was not aware that a logo is considered a sign. Dr.
Cassidy requested approval for the existing 714 -square -
foot sign, stating that the realignment of 17th Street
has caused some confusion for motorists. Dr. Cassidy
gave a slide presentation of the area and pointed out
the various signs of nearby businesses. He expressed
his opinion that the present logo is more aesthetically
pleasing than a blank wall. Dr. Cassidy mentioned that
he is attempting to purchase the adjacent vacant prop-
erty which contains approximately 3,000 square feet.
Vice Mayor Johnson was concerned that if the existing
sign is approved, and if the adjacent property is
developed, the appellant will relocate the sign to
another part of the building. Dr. Cassidy responded
that he would agree to a condition of approval that
the sign will not be relocated.
Councilwcman Hertzog reported that she viewed the site
from a distance of approximately one block and that the
sign could be easily seen from that distance. She also
expressed her opinion that the existing sign is much
too large.
Nicholas DiPietrantonio, 13651 Olympic Ave., Costa Mesa,
stated his preferance that signs be kept under control.
He suggested that the hand on the sign be replaced by
a small arrow.
Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights,
expressed his opposition to the Sign Ordinance and
commented that the existing logo is not a sign, but a
graphic.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
Councilman McFarland referred to a comment made by the
appellant that ambulances do not bring patients to the
center for emergency care and assumed from this state-
ment that most people using the facility know where it
is located. He also stated that he could not find
justification for a sign as large as 714 square feet
and that if this sign is approved, other businesses in
the area will request the same consideration.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Upheld Planning Vice Mayor Johnson, to uphold the Planning Commission's
Commission's decision approving a maximum sign area of 133.5 square
Decision feet.
Vice Mayor Johnson commented that the sign is much too
large. Council Members Hall and Schafer indicated that
they felt the sign was appropriate.
The Mayor called for a vote on the motion to uphold the
Planning Commission's decision, and the motion carried
3-2, Council Members Hall and Schafer voting no.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk annnounced that this was the time and place
Appeal of ZE-83-170 set for the public hearing for the appeal of the Plan-
Connelly/Haagen ning Commission's denial of a wall sign in connection
with Zone Exception ZE-83-170, from James P. Connelly,
3008 Main Street, Santa Monica, authorized agent for
_ Haagen Development, 3500'Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan
Beach, for property located at 179-A East 17th Street
in a C1 -CP zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received.
The Development Services Director reviewed staff's
memorandum dated January 11, 1984, concerning this
request. The appellant originally requested a wall
sign containing 366 square feet with 48 -inch high
letters, and a third panel, 10 square feet in area, on
one of the existing ground signs. The Planning Commis-
sion approved the ground sign; however, the wall sign,
even as reduced by the applicant to 145 square feet with
28 -inch high letters, is not permitted by either the
Code or the Planned Signing Program.
Appellant's justification for the wall sign is that
the restaurant is located in the corner of the site and
because of its distance from both 17th Street and Orange
Avenue. However, several other tenants are located in
the corner of the property and have less signage than
this business because of its inclusion on one of the
ground signs. Staff feels that approval of the wall
sign would establish a precedent for similar requests
from adjacent tenants. Also, should the adjacent empty
property be developed, the wall sign probably would no
longer be visible.
The Development Services Director also pointed out that
the Planning Commission removed the condition requiring
conformance of the billboard with the applicable ordi
nance requirements because the property owner has no
legal control over the billboard.
James Connelly was present and answered questions from
the Council. He stated that the requested signage was
necessary for proper exposure of the restaurant.
Councilwoman Schafer stated that'she could not see that
the wall sign would give better exposure and mentioned
that she had no trouble locating the restaurant.
Councilwoman Hertzog mentioned that when she visited
the site, she had no trouble locating the sign; however,
the name of the restaurant, "Chester's Drawers" confused
her because it does not indicate what type of business
it is.
Councilman McFarland stated that he did not believe the
wall sign would be a benefit to Mr. Connelly.
Vice Mayor Johnson agreed with Mr. McFarland that a
wall sign would not help the success of the business
and suggested that instead, the money be spent to
pranote the restaurant.
Councilman Hertzog asked if Mr. Connelly could utilize
a promotional sign for 30 days. The Development Ser-
vices Director responded that a promotional banner for
30 days each year is permissible.
Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights,
again expressed strong opposition to the Sign Ordinance.
He stated that he felt the appellant's business, as
well as other businesses in the City, will suffer
because of this ordinance.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
Mayor Hall stated that one inequity existed and that is
the ratio between the frontage, 16 lineal feet, and the
business area, 6,500 square feet, and that this should
be considered.
MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Upheld Planning man McFarland, and carried 4-1, Mayor Hall voting no,
Commission's Council upheld the Planning Commission's approval of
Decision additional sign area on the existing ground signs,
denial of the wall sign, and deletion of Condition
No. 1 concerning the billboard.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Parking set for the public hearing for a proposed ordinance
Requirements amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code
for Motels regarding parking requirements for motels. The Affi-
davit
ffidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office.
No commun icat ions have been received.
The Development Services Director reported that current
Code provisions require motel units with kitchen facili-
ties
acilities to supply the same parking that would be required
for residential units of the same size. The ordinance
specifies the number of spaces required and provides
that one space per unit must be covered. The proposed
ordinance will not change the number of spaces required,
but will delete the requirement to cover the parking,
except for the manager's unit.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice
Ordinance 84-2 Mayor Johnson, Ordinance 84-2, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Given First THE CITY CODICIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTELS, was given
first reading and passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: CODICIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Ramp Slopes in set for the public hearing for a proposed ordinance
Parking Garages amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code
concerning ramp slopes in parking garages. The Affi-
davit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office.
No communications have been received.
The Development Services Director referred to staff's
memorandum of December 12, 1983, and stated that based
on the information contained therein, staff suggests
that the ordinance be amended to provide two separate
maximum slopes: one for transition ramps, and one for
ramps with direct access to parking, and to include
criteria for consideration of Conditional Use Permits.
The criteria are listed in the memorandum.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
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MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice
Ordinance 84-3 Mayor Johnson, Ordinance 84-3, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Given First THE CITY CODICIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading CONCERTING RAMP SLOPES IN PARKING GARAGES, was given
first reading and passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: CODICIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Abandonment South set for the public hearing to consider the abandonment
of 17th Street of surplus City right-of-way located between Tustin and
Between Tustin and Irvine Avenues, south of 17th Street. The Affidavits
Irvine Avenues- of Publication and Posting of the Property are on file
in the Clerk's office. Notifications of the.public
hearing have been mailed to affected utility companies.
No communications have been received.
The Development Services Director reported that staff
has recommended that the public hearing be continued to
the meeting of February 21, 1984, to allow for discus-
sion of concerns regarding future development of East
17th,Street at the joint Council/Planning Commission
Study Session of February 14, 1984.
Bob McLaughlin, 470 Cambridge Circle, Costa Mesa, asked
that this item be continued to a later date.
MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Held over Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was
continued to the meeting of February 21, 1984, as
requested by staff.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-83-165, Daniel
Dworsky, FAIR and Associates, Incorporated, 2029 Century
ZE-83-165 Park East, Suite 350, Los Angeles, authorized agent for
FAIR/Sakioka Sakioka Farms, Incorporated, 14850 East Sunflower Ave-
nue, Santa Ana, for a Final Development Plan for a
15 -story, 182 -room residential hotel, with a restaurant
containing 1,900 square feet and meeting roans contain-
ing 3,500 square feet; and a variance frau parking
requirements, located at the northwest corner of
Anton Boulevard and Sakioka Drive in a PDR -UC zone.
Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact
Report accepted for General Plan Amendment GP -83-1A.
The Development Services Director reported that the
project is discussed in detail in the Planning Staff
Report. Analysis of the project shows that it sub-
stantially complies with all development standards of
the PDR -UC zone, and that several environmental miti-
gation
itigation measures will be implemented to reduce potential
energy and noise impacts.
Referring to applicant's request for a parking variance,
the Director stated that parking variances, permitting
parking reductions of up to 30 percent, have been previ-
ously
reviously granted to the South Coast Plaza/Town Center area.
The requested variance proposes a 14 percent parking
reduction which is well within the range of previously
granted variances. Because the hotel use is expected
to overlap with the uses of the meeting rooms and
restaurant, as well as with neighboring uses, the pro-
posed variance appears to be a reasonable adjustment to
the parking requirements.
The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to
conditions contained in the Staff Report with Conditions
No. 3, No. 6, and No. 14 amended as follows:
No. 3. "The driveway width providing access to Anton
Boulevard shall be designed, in conjunction
with staff, to be approximately 40 to 57
feet in width."
No. 6. "Facilities shall be provided for separation
of waste materials in the proposed hotel."
No. 14. "Provide for installation of three Class A
fire hydrants on-site, location to be deter-
mined by the Fire Department staff."
Michael Oberst, Transpacific Development Company, 21515
Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 500, Torrance, developer for
the project, submitted colored photographs of the model
of the "Guest Quarters" residential hotel. Mr. Oberst
gave a brief description of the total project, answered
questions from the Council, and agreed to all conditions
as amended by the Planning Commission.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
ZE-83-165 Vice Mayor Johnson, approving Zone Exception ZE-83-165,
Approved based on the findings contained in the Staff Report,
and subject to conditions as amended by the Planning
Commission. The motion carried 5-0.
Final Decision Councilwoman Schafer referred to the last paragraph in
for Final staff's memorandum of January 11, 1984, concerning the
Development Planned Development Ordinance which allows the Council
Plans to delegate decision-making authority to the Planning
Commission for Final Development Plans. The memorandum
further states that should the Council so desire, the
Final Development Plan for the second phase of the
Sakioka development may be decided upon by the Planning
Commission.
All Council Members agreed that final action for Final
Development Plans should remain with the Council.
15 -Year The Clerk presented a resolution approving the Orange
Transportation County Transportation Commission 15 -year Transportation
Investment Plan Investment Plan and authorizing the placement on the
June 5, 1984, ballot, a proposed one percent sales tax
for financing Transportation Plan projects.
Mayor Hall stated that this item had been discussed at
length at the special joint meeting with the Planning
Commission and Traffic Commission held on January 10,
1984. He reported that the resolution must be adopted
in the form submitted.
Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights,
spoke in opposition to the proposed resolution because
he felt the plan would not solve the traffic problems
in Orange County. He also stated that it was his under-
standing that if the Council adopted the resolution, it
would be an endorsement of the proposed tax.
Mayor Hall explained to Mr. Odegaard that adoption of
the resolution only indicates Council's approval to
put the tax measure on the ballot for a decision by
the voters.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 84-11 McFarland, Resolution 84-11, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopted CITY CODICIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFOI]IA,
TO JOIN WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND OTHER ORANGE
COUNTY CITIES TO AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF THE TRANS-
PORTATICN INVESTMENT PIAN ON THE JUNE 5, 1984, BALLOT,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
1
237
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer -
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Planning-- The Clerk presented a request from Planning Commission
Commission to receive compensation for one additional meeting in
Compensation January, 1984.
The Planning Commission is scheduled to have six meet-
ings
eetings in January and Resolution No. 80-91 requires
Council action for the Commissioners to be paid for
more than five meetings in a month.
The Council Members agreed that additional compensation
for the special meeting is not justified.
ORAL Jerry Odegaard, 1642 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights,
COMMLV ICATIONS addressed the Paularino Avenue Traffic Study which was
discussed earlier in the meeting. He suggested that
Paularino Avenue a long-term solution would be to first condemn the
Traffic Study properties on that street and then make a decision on
how to alleviate the traffic problems.
Orange County Nicholas DiPietrantonio, 13651 Olympic Avenue, Costa
Transportation Mesa, referred to the ballot measure for a one percent
Plan increase in sales tax to support a Transportation Plan
for Orange County. He suggested that Orange County
cities question County officials concerning the traffic
problems which exist, and the poor condition of Newport
Boulevard.
Noise Complaint
Mr. DiPietrantonio also reported a noise problem he is
experiencing. His hone is located next to the Full
Gospel Fellowship building and its trash bin is adjacent
to his bedroom window. His complaint is that the trash
pickup at 5:00 a.m. is very disturbing. Mayor Hall
responded that staff would look into the matter..
COUNCILMANIC
COMMENTS
Councilman McFarland requested adoption of a resolution
commending the California Elected Women's Association
CEnkm
-for Education and Research, the first statewide asso-
ciation to facilitate the election"of women to public
MOTION
office. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Resolution 84-12
Councilwoman Schafer, Resolution 84-12, being A RESOLU-
Adopted
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFOIUTA, COMMENDING CALIFOINIA ELECTED WOMEN'S ASSO-
CIATION FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON THE OCCASION OF
ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Councilman Mayor Hall announced that Councilman McFarland has been
McFarland unanimously elected to the Airport Land Use Commission,
Cca mended receiving the support of all Orange County cities. The
Council -congratulated Councilman McFarland on his elec-
tion.,
ADJOUINMENT - The= Mayor -declared the mee i adjourn at 10.35 p.m
Mayot the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
C ty Clerk of the City of Costa sa