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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/1985 - City Council125 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA FEBRUARY 4, 1985 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session February 4, 1985, at 6:30 p.m., in the -Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Invocation by the Right Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Nevin, St. Joachim Catholic Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Development Services Director, Director of Public Services, City Clerk MINUTES On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council January 21, 1985 Member Schafer, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 1985, were approved as distributed and posted. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. ZE-82-132A3 Mayor Hertzog announced that the first item under New Red Lion Inns Business, Zone Exception ZE-82-132A3, for the Red Lion Held Over Inns, will be continued to the meeting of February 19, 1985. ORAL Arlene Dowski, 332 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke COMMUNICATIONS concerning drainage improvements within the City, specifically in the College Park area where she resides. Completion of Mrs. Dowski reported that at its meeting of January 30, Upper F03 Storm 1985, the Coast Community College District Board of Drain Directors approved an agreement, granting an easement to the City on and across portions of Orange Coast College lying approximately north,and south from Merrimac Way to Adams Avenue and north of Adams Avenue to the flood control channel. The easement is needed so that the Upper F03 storm drain project can be completed from Merrimac Way to the flood control channel. Mrs. Dowski presented a copy of the easement agreement to the Council and requested that it be executed this evening. She also requested that Council allocate funds for completion of this storm drain. The Director of Public Services reported that the original easement agreement has not yet been received by the City, and mentioned that the storm drain is now being designed. The City Manager advised the Council that in order to accelerate the completion of the Upper F03 storm drain, funds can be re -allocated from other drainage projects not yet under design. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall directing the Funds Allocated City Manager to take whatever steps are necessary for for Completion re -allocation of funds to construct the storm drain of Storm Drain across Orange Coast College property at the earliest I2-6 possible time. The motion was seconded by Council Member Schafer, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CONSENT CALENDAR On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, all Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 1�3i li�� COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Fe solution 85-5, being A RESOLUTION OF Performing Arts THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Center Volunteers EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, MOTION was adopted by the following roll call vote: Resolution 85-5 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Adopted Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Leslie and Edna Harris, Sr.; Bonita Gavin; Raul Gonzalez; Attorney Francisco F. Firmat on behalf of Alfred Manuel and Lizabe th Ruiz; and Robert C. Snyder. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses Denny's, Incorporated, doing business at 3170 Harbor Boulevard, 105 East 17th Street; and at 290 Bristol Street. Public Utilities Notice from the Public Utilities Commission that Commission Application No. 85-01-021 has been filed by Southern California Edison Company for authority to reduce its Conservation/Load Management Adjustment Billing Factor, and to review matters relating thereto. BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Miller Family Purpose has been received from the Paula Miller Family Relief Fund Relief Fund, in care of Booth, Mitchel, Strange and Smith, Attorneys at Law, 3152 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, by soliciting on radio, television, and in news - MOTION papers, to provide financial assistance to Mrs. Miller Permit Approved and her eight children. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the pen -nit was approved. CHOC Thrift Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Stores Purpose has been received from Children's Hospital Foundation of Orange County, doing business as CHOC Thrift Stores, 2025 Vest First Street, Santa Ana, by MOTION collecting reuseable household items and clothing to be Permit Approved sold at the thrift store. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and'carried 5-0, the permit was approved. SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the following item was set for public hearing on February 19, 1985, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall: 1 1-27 Height and Design An ordinance amendment regulating the height and of Walls and design of walls and fences. Environmental Detennina- Fences tion: Exempt. REJECTED CLAIM On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council S and S Limousine Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the claim frau S and S Service Limousine Service was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE The Director of Leisure Services has requested approval ACTIONS of Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $2,189.25, to the contract with D.L.T. Construction, Incorporated, Change Order No. 2 1368 Gladys Avenue, Lang Beach, in connection with D.L.T. Construction Installation of the Golf Course Cart Enclosure at the Costa Mesa Golf Course. The change order has been Golf Cart Enclosure requested so that the contractor can upgrade the asphalt ramp entries with concrete and supporting aprons. On MOTION motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Change Order Member Wieeler, the change order was approved by the Approved following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Change Order Nos. The Director of Public Services has requested approval 4, 5, and 6 of Change Order Nos. 4, 5, and 6, for $3,318.44, Clarke.Contracting $56,954.13, and $5,142.94, respectively, to the contract with Clarke Contracting Corporation, 1218 South Alameda Assessment District Street, Campton, in connection with Assessment District No. 82-2/South No. 82-2, South Coast Metro Center. It was necessary to Coast Metro Center perform various revisions and additions in the scope of work. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by MOTION Council Member Wheeler, the change orders were approved Change Orders by the following roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item 636-A The Director of Public Services has recommended approval Anmenco of a request from: Annenco Construction Company, 21752 Construction Esmalte, Mission Viejo, for release of the remaining retention funds of $2,378.00, in connection with Bid Item 636-A, Demolition of Structure and Reconstruction of Load Bearing Wall (19th Street widening). Delays caused by the undergrounding of utilities in the area have prevented the contractor from couple ting the remaining work. The contractor has submitted written assurance, which has been approved by the City Attorney, MOTION that the work will be canpleted as soon as the under - Release of Funds grounding has been completed. On motion by Council Authorized Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the remaining retention funds were ordered released. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle., Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Underground Utility The Director of Public Sery ices has recommended an Districts 8 and 16 extension of time to March 1, 1985, for completion of certain underground utility districts: Underground Utility District No. 16, Park Avenue from 18th Street to, 19th Street; and Underground Utility District No. 8, 19th Street fran Fullerton Avenue to Park Avenue. 128 MOTION The extension of time is necessary because the City's Ccmpletion Date street widening project has been delayed due to -problems Extended of right-of-way acquisition. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the extension of time for both districts was approved. Pacific Avenue The Director of Public Services has requested approval Improvements to increase the City's participation in the Pacific Ave- R-84-19 nue street improvements (Tract 12134) by approximately Alanar $9,600.00, with funds to be obtained from the 1983-84 Street Maintenance Account. The additional payment to MOTION the contractor, Newport Harbor Builders, Incorporated, Ordinance 85-2 1539 Monrovia Avenue, Suits 19, Newport Beach, will Adopted change the total contract price to an amount not to exceed $21,600.00. The increase is a result of three MOTION additional homeowners having asked to join in the street Additional Funds improvement participation program. On motion by Council Authorized Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the additional funds were authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None DR -83-18 Improvements have been completed by Norm's Restaurants, Norm's Post Office Box 160, Long Beach, in connection with Restaurants Development Review DR -83-18, for property at 2150 Harbor Boulevard. On motion by Council Member Schafer, sec - MOTION onded by Council Member Wheeler, the improvements were Work Accepted accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Conference On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Advance Member Wheeler, a Conference Advance for $420.00, for a police officer to attend the Criminal Investigation MOTION Course in San Diego, March 24-29, 1985, was approved by Advance the following roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None OLD BUSINESS On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Ordinance 85-2, being AN ORDINANCE OF R-84-19 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Alanar CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 1 OF TRACT 1193 FROM AP TO R2, in connection with Rezone Petition R-84-19, Antonia MOTION Alomar, for property located at 302 Cabrillo Street, was Ordinance 85-2 given second reading and adopted by the following roll Adopted call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None R-85-03 On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Riviera Member Wheeler, Ordinance 85-3, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 2 OF TRACT 1193 FROM AP TO Ordinance 85-3 R2, in connection with Rezone Petition R-85-03, Eddie Adopted and Helen Riviera, for property located at 306 Cabrillo Street, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented a proposed resolution upgrad- REPORTS ing the salary range for Computer Operations Supervisor. He referred to his memorandum of January 28, 1985, which Salary details the results of a study done by the Personnel Adjustment Department. Because of increased duties and responsi- bilities of the Computer Operations Supervisor, the City Manager recommended that Council adopt the resolution which makes the salary increase effective February 3, 1985. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Resolution 85-6 Member -Schafer, Resolution 85-6, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF -COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION O- 84-102 AND ADOPTING A CLASSIFI- CATION UNDER THE BASIC SALARY RESOLUTION AND RATES OF PAY THEREOF, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None WARRANTS ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council MOTION Member Wheeler, Warrant Resolution 1275, including Pay - Warrant 1275 roll 8502, was approved by the following roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION On motion by,Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Warrant 1276 Member Wheeler, Warrant Resolution 1276 was approved by Approved the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented a proposed resolution upgrad- REPORTS ing the salary range for Computer Operations Supervisor. He referred to his memorandum of January 28, 1985, which Salary details the results of a study done by the Personnel Adjustment Department. Because of increased duties and responsi- bilities of the Computer Operations Supervisor, the City Manager recommended that Council adopt the resolution which makes the salary increase effective February 3, 1985. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Resolution 85-6 Member -Schafer, Resolution 85-6, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF -COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION O- 84-102 AND ADOPTING A CLASSIFI- CATION UNDER THE BASIC SALARY RESOLUTION AND RATES OF PAY THEREOF, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle Schafer, Hall, Wheeler None None PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that .this was the time and place Towing Rate set for the public hearing to consider the requests Increases from G and W Towing, Incorporated, 132 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa, and frcm.Harbor Towing, 964 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for an increase in rates for towing services. The towing companies holding Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity have been notified of the public hearing as required by the Municipal Code. The City Manager referred to a memorandum frau the Assistant City Manager dated December 28, 1984, which is a lengthy report concerning the requested rate increases and the possibility of amending the Municipal Code. The Code requires that rate increases be supported by "a financial statement in a form and with convents satisfactory to the City, -prepared by a Certified Public Accountant showing the -financial status of the applicant during the -past two years preceding _ the application" (Section 9-273.). The issue of ccmpliance with the Code requirements has. been the subject of considerable dis- cussion between the City and the tow operators. As stated in the memorandum, two issues are involved at this time: (a) should the requested rate increase be approved, and (b) should the City's Towing Ordinance be.amended to provide for an alternative method of calculating rate increases. Wayne Miller, G and W Towing, stated that he felt the ordinance should be amended as it relates to rate increase provisions. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler directing Staff Directed staff to prepare an amendment to the ordinance by to Amend Towing deleting the financial requirements, and to institute Ordinance an annual increase to be granted to the operators based on the Consumer Price Index. The motion was seconded by Council Member Schafer, and carried 5-0. The City Manager reported that staff could bring back an amended ordinance in approximately 30 days; however, the ordinance would not be effective for approximately 45 days after the first reading. MOTION In order to preserve the applicants' rights as to retro - Held Over active rate increases, Council Member Wheeler moved to continue the requests to the nearest Council meeting falling within 90 days. The motion was seconded by Council Member Schafer, and further discussion ensued concerning a date certain. Council Member Schafer suggested that this item be continued to May 6, 1985, and Council Member Wheeler so amended his motion. The amended motion was seconded by Council Member Schafer, and carried 5-0. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-82-132A3, Robert ZE-82-132A3 D. Smith/Peter A. Lendrum Associates, authorized agents Smith/Lendrum/ for Thunderbird/lied Lion Inns, Post Office Box 1027, Thunderbird/Red Vancouver, Washington, for a Conditional Use Permit and Lion Inns Final Development Review for overlapping parking to allow a reduction in the amount of parking, in conjunc- Held Over tion with with a previously approved 491 -room hotel located at 3000 Bristol Street in a PDC zone. Environ- mental Determination: Environmental Impact Report accepted for Specific Plan SP -82-01A. The Mayor announced that this item is being continued to February 19, 1985, as requested by the applicant. PA-85-10/DR-85-02/ The Clerk presented Planning Action PA -85-10, Develop - Tract Map 12341 ment Review DR -85-02, and Tentative Map for Tract 12341, Transpacific/ Transpacific Development Company or Plegis Construction Sakioka Company, in care of Richard M. Aston, 5120 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, authorized agents for Sakioka Farms, Incorporated, 14850 East Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, for a Final Development Plan for the residential portion of The Lakes project, with a Development Review for 770 condominiums, variances from setback and parking requirements, and a Tentative Tract Map, located south of Sunflower Avenue, between Avenue of the Arts and Sakioka Drive, in a PDR -UC zone. Environmental Deter- mination: Environmental Impact Report, Supplement II, accepted for General Plan Amendment GP -78-3A. The Development Services Director reviewed the Staff Peport and staff's memoranda of January 31 and February 4, 1985. The Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the perimeter setback variance, the Tenta- tive Map for Tract 12341, and Final Development Plan PA -85-10. The Planning Ccarmmission recc mended approval of the parking variance; however, staff recommended approval of the parking variance subject to modifica- tions which would increase the amount of open parking spaces now or at the time the use changes to condo- miniums. The Planning Commission also recommended modi- fication of Conditions 1, 6, 9, 14, and 14B for Zone Exception ZE-84-194 as noted in the Staff Report. These changes were primarily for clarification purposes. I 'J 1 C. The Director then referred to his memorandum dated February 4, 1985, stating that staff and the developer 8f -The Lakes residential project met on January 31, 1985, to discuss the applicant's concern over the recommendation by staff that if additional open parking is not required by the City now, that the applicant could commit to a plan whereby the spaces could be added when the use changes to condominiums. Staff suggested that if the latter approach is acceptable to the Council, an additional Condition should be added: Condition No. 20 - At the time the units are offered for sale, the applicant shall submit a plan to pro- vide the additional parking spaces to the Planning Division for review and approval. All additional parking spaces shall be installed prior to the close of escrow of 20 percent of the units. The applicant advised staff that the condition creates short-term problems with the project financing and long- term problems with site modifications (removal of mature landscaping, relocation -of utility or irrigation lines, and engineering complications. Staff agreed that the parking being provided (1,494 spaces) will satisfy the parking demand for the time the project is an apartment complex, in fact, the parking exceeds the City apartment standards by 55 spaces. The City ordinance standards and staff's recommendation for additional parking for condominiums are based -upon the theory that the higher housing costs of condominiums would attract higher income residents who are more likely to have higher car ownership than renters. While these relationships may be true in theory, they may not apply in practice since approximately half of all condominium units in the Costa Mesa area are rented. In conclusion, the Director pointed out that there is only open parking and subterranean parking for this project. He felt that this situation results in the occupants utilizing the parking for their vehicles, whereas if garages .were provided, people would tend to use them for storage. He also commented that the project is located in an area with an urban character, and as a rule less parking is required since residents have access to public transportation or can walk to work, shopping malls, and restaurants. Jeff Meehan, of Regis Homes, responding to a question from Council Member Hall, stated that the applicant is committed to renting the units for 10 years even if the bonds are paid off prior to that time. Mr. Meehan also answered questions from Council Members Wheeler and.Hornbuckle concerning the variances he has requested, and the alignment of Sakioka Drive. He then gave a slide presentation of the residential project. The Development Services Director mentioned that the Planning Commission and Planning staff have recommended that Council direct staff -to update parking standards with respect to condominium and apartment requirements. MOTION Council Member Hall moved to approve the perimeter set- Project etProject back variance subject to conditions; approve the parking Approved variance; approve the Tentative Map for Tract 12341, Final Development.Plan PA -85-10, and Development Review DR -85-02, based on the findings and analysis contained in the Staff IL -port, the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the modification of conditions as so stated in staff's memoranda of January 31 and Febru- ary 4, 1985; and directing staff to update and modify the City's Parking Ordinance with respect to condo- minium and apartment requirements. The motion was seconded by Council Member Schafer. Further discussion ensued, and Council Member Wheeler expressed strong opposition to the parking variance stating that the present parking provided will not meet the requirements when the units are converted to condominiums. Mayor Hertzog remarked that since there is enough open space available, additional parking spaces can be added if the need arises. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle favored the motion because the developer is advertising the project in South Coast Plaza and she felt that if a number of employees who work at the mall do rent the units, it will reduce traffic significantly. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle asked who provided the informa- tion that 50 percent of the condominiums in the Costa Mesa area are rented. The Development Services Direc- tor responded that the survey was done by the Board of Pealtors; however, staff intends to do a survey in the future to substantiate that figure. The motion to approve the project carried 4-1, Council Member Wheeler voting no. Transition Zone The Clerk presented a report from the Development and Services Department regarding development standards in Bunasawa Appeal the Transition Zone, for properties located at 855-1014 West 19th Street and 1903 Federal Avenue. In addition, the Council was presented with an appeal from Nori Bunasawa, 428-1/2 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, of a staff decision regarding the conversion of a garage to a crcial use at 880 West 19th Street. The Development Services Director reported on Code Sec- tion 13-322, uses permitted in transitional areas, and commented that the ordinance is very ambiguous. He stated that the appellant's interpretation is as valid as the City's. He reviewed sone of the past actions regarding use conversions and development standards contained in staff's memorandum of January 25, 1985. The Director reviewed some of the key policy questions to be considered. These are discussed in staff's memor- andum of January 25, 1985. (1) Does either commercial or residential use of a structure have to be complete? (2) What percentage of the structure can be occupied by either a commercial or'a residential use? (3) Does a business owner have to live in the resi- dence? (4) Can existing garages be converted to commercial use? The Director continued his report by commenting on some options to be discussed. Staff suggested that full commercial or full residential development are not desirable options because the parcels are very small and 19th Street will be widened within the next few years. Another option is to to establish a status quo in most 1313 instances (mixed use of a single structure) . The nature of the parcels would be that of a "mixed use" rather than a "transition area". t The Director concluded his ccunents by stating that although the Transition Zone was well-intentioned, it has not lived up to expectations. Staff has recommended both a short-term and a long-term solution: Short-term. Maintain current policies to treat uses in the Transition Zone as "expanded hone occupations". Require retention of a twri-car garage for the resi- dential portion of the use and provide a minimum of two off-street spaces for the commercial use (these spaces could be provided in the garage driveway). Do not permit more than 50 percent of any structure to be utilized for commercial purposes. Long -Term. Initiate a comprehensive study to deter- mine etermine the most appropriate long range use of the parcels. The study should include full consideration of the impacts of the 19th Street widening and bridge and should include an analysis of alternative planning tools (Specific Plan to establish lot combination incentives and other standards for full coYunercial conversion, Redevelopment Area to enhance residential use, or to encourage alternative uses) to deal with land use issues in the area and on adjacent parcels. Because of the impending 19th Street projects, staff suggested that this study be given a high priority. On January 28, 1985, the Planning Commission agreed with staff's recommendation regarding the need for a ccnpre- hensive study to determine the most appropriate long- term use of Transition Zone properties. The Planning Commission and Planning staff did not agree on short- term horttern solutions since the Commission recommended to allow full conversion of any structure in the Transition Zone to a commercial use, including the garage. Joy Laho, 914 hbst 19th Street, stated that she has been at this location for 30 years when this was a rural area. She reported that after many studies, the City decided that if the property owners would make a dedication for the future widening of 19th Street, the zoning would be changed to allow a mix of commercial and residential uses. She favored the present combination of uses. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, representing the appellant, spoke in support of the Planning Com- mission's recornnendation that Mr. Bunasawa be allowed to convert his entire property to commercial use. He stated that the use proposed by the appellant (maga- zine layout facilities) will not adversely impact the surrounding properties. Mr. Soffer emphasized that no printing of the magazine will be done at the site. He urged Council to uphold the Planning Commission's recommendation to allow full conversion of the prop- erty to commercial. Fritz Mears, 940 Wast 19th Street, supported the mixed commercial/residential uses. He advised that 12 feet of his property will be taken for the street widening, and as a result, his parcel will be unacceptable as a residential use only. Robert Laho, 914 West 19th Street, stated that most of property owners prefer the present mixed use of commer- cial and residential. Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier ,Avenue, asked if it were true that when the bridge is constructed and the street is widened, that some homes would be condemned for the installation of a greenbelt. Mayor Hertzog responded that some homes would be lost because of the 19th Street widening. Mr. Pizarek strongly opposed a change to com- mercial use only for this area. Elden Briggs, 970 host 19th Street, reported that 10 feet of his property will be taken for the widening project. He urged Council to expedite this action so that he and his neighbors will be able to upgrade their property. Joy Laho spoke again and expressed concern over the possibility of some homes being taken for the street improvement. Pat Dolan, 923 West 20th Street, spoke in opposition to the Planning Commission's recommendation to allow the commercial use for the entire property at 880 West 19th Street, because it would depreciate the value of sur- rounding properties. Denise Curry, 963 Arbor Street, stated that she had no objection to commercial uses as long as they are tailored to the residential area. Robert Langenfeld, 989 Arbor Street, and Doug Yates, 274 Cecil Place, both urged the Council not to change the present character of the neighborhood. Sid Soffer, representing the appellant, spoke again to express his opinion that as the City's ordinance is written, there is no reason why all of Mr. Bunasawa's property cannot be converted to commercial use. At the request of Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the Development Services Director showed slides of the transition area. The Vice Mayor commented that it appears that others in the neighborhood have converted their garages, and asked if staff had records of permits for these conversions. The Development Services.Director responded that of the 11 garage conversions which have been made, permits have been issued for only 4 of these. Pat Dolan again addressed the Council and stated that he would like to add that he opposed commercial use for the appellant's property because it would set a prece- dent for that area. Bob Langenfeld added comments concerning the seven illegal garage conversions and suggested that the City Code Enforcement Officers be directed to see that these property owners are made to conform to City codes. MOTION Council Member Wheeler made a motion to deny the appeal, Appeal Denied; and not to allow commercial use either at 880 host 19th Staff Directed Street, or at 855 - 1014 West 19th Street, or at 1903 to Prepare a Federal Avenue; to maintain the status quo of current Report zoning; and directing staff to prepare a report in accordance with their memorandum of January 25, 1985, wherein they will initiate a comprehensive study to determine the long-range use of the parcels so that those people will not have to live with the indeci- sion. The motion was seconded by Council Member Schafer. During discussion, Council Member Schafer mentioned that the Planning staff has indicated that the long- term report should be completed in two months. 135 Mayor Hertzog called for a vote, and the motion carried Council Member Hall reviewed the activities of the City in dealing with the Corps of Engineers for construction of the proposed marina. He stated that the latest information is that a feasibility study must be done by the Corps of Engineers and the City must convince Congress to fund that study. Council Member Hall felt that if the City submitted documentation of the major economic impact the marina would have on the community, Congress may be convinced that the feasibility study should proceed. He also reported that Bay Clubs Inter- national has indicated that it will fund the marina 100 percent. In conclusion, Council Member Hall asked if the Council would agree with going ahead with the economic impact report which must be completed by March 11, 1985. - Council Members-Hornbuckle and Wheeler expressed their desire to have more information on the marina before voting on this 'issue. Council Member Wheeler also felt that the report could be done for less money. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle suggested that this issue be delayed until she has had an opportunity to review the history of the marina, and Council Member Wheeler agreed with her suggestion. Council Member Hall sug- gested that the Mayor adjourn this meeting to Monday, February 11, 1985, to address the marina report. Traffic Vice Mayor Hornbuckle mentioned that it is her under - Commissioners standing that there are Traffic Commission terms expiring at the end of February, 1985, and suggested that the City make an announcement that applications for the Traffic Commission are being accepted. Fair Board/City Mayor'Hertzog suggested that she and Council Member Hall Liaison Committee serve on the Fair Board/City Liaison Committee for the 1985-86 term of office. The Mayor commended Council MOTION Member Schafer for her past service on this Committee. Appointments On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice Ratified Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the appointments recommended by the Mayor were ratified. ADJOURNMENT At 9:35 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to 1:30 p.m., on February 11, 1985, in the fifth floor Conference Roan of City Hall, to address the proposed marina project. Ma 'of the City sta Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cos Mesa 4-1, Council Member Hall voting no. COUNCIllAANIC COMMENTS Council Member Wheeler announced that a recent study indicates that half of the City's population is under Planning 30 years of age, half are women, and half are renters. Commission He commented that these groups are not represented on Applications the Planning Conmission. He stated that the City is now accepting applications for seats on the Planning Commission and urged these people to apply. Marina Economic Council Member'Hall provided copies of a letter from Impact Report Keyser Marston Associates, Incorporated, 550 South Hill Street, Suite 980, Dos Angeles, in which they made a quotation of $9,500.00 maximum, to provide an initial assessment of the major economic impact of constructing a 3,000 -slip marina along the east bank of the Santa Ana River near Pacific Coast Highway. Council Member Hall reviewed the activities of the City in dealing with the Corps of Engineers for construction of the proposed marina. He stated that the latest information is that a feasibility study must be done by the Corps of Engineers and the City must convince Congress to fund that study. Council Member Hall felt that if the City submitted documentation of the major economic impact the marina would have on the community, Congress may be convinced that the feasibility study should proceed. He also reported that Bay Clubs Inter- national has indicated that it will fund the marina 100 percent. In conclusion, Council Member Hall asked if the Council would agree with going ahead with the economic impact report which must be completed by March 11, 1985. - Council Members-Hornbuckle and Wheeler expressed their desire to have more information on the marina before voting on this 'issue. Council Member Wheeler also felt that the report could be done for less money. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle suggested that this issue be delayed until she has had an opportunity to review the history of the marina, and Council Member Wheeler agreed with her suggestion. Council Member Hall sug- gested that the Mayor adjourn this meeting to Monday, February 11, 1985, to address the marina report. Traffic Vice Mayor Hornbuckle mentioned that it is her under - Commissioners standing that there are Traffic Commission terms expiring at the end of February, 1985, and suggested that the City make an announcement that applications for the Traffic Commission are being accepted. Fair Board/City Mayor'Hertzog suggested that she and Council Member Hall Liaison Committee serve on the Fair Board/City Liaison Committee for the 1985-86 term of office. The Mayor commended Council MOTION Member Schafer for her past service on this Committee. Appointments On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice Ratified Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the appointments recommended by the Mayor were ratified. ADJOURNMENT At 9:35 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to 1:30 p.m., on February 11, 1985, in the fifth floor Conference Roan of City Hall, to address the proposed marina project. Ma 'of the City sta Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cos Mesa