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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/1976 - City Council176 REGULAR MEETING OF'THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA March 1, 1976 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., March 1, 1976, 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 Chaplain William R. Parry, Hoag Memorial Hospital. Roll Call Council Members Present: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, Director of Public Services/ City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes The Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular meeting February 17., 1976 of February 17, 1976, approved as distributed and posted as there were no corrections. Presentation Mrs. Elmer Sproul presented brochures to the Council South Coast commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of South Coast Repertory Repertory. Mrs. Sproul also extended an invitation Nate Reade to the Council to attend a special South Coast Reper- tory performance that will be given June 17, 1976. Resignation of Mayor Pinkley read a letter from Planning Commissioner Planning Nate Reade expressing his desire to resign from the Commissioner Planning Commission effective.March 3, 1976. On motion Nate Reade by Mayor-Pinkley, seconded.by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the Council accepted Commissioner Reade's resignation with regrets. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 76-33 Hammett, Resolution 76-33, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Commending CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Nate Reade COMMENDING PLANNING COMMISSIONER NATE READE FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY, was adopted by the following roll call.vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Ordinances On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Mayor Pinkley, and carried, all ordinances will be read by title only. R-75-30 On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- Nabers Cadillac woman Hertzog, Ordinance 76-11, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA -MESA, CALIFORNIA, Ordinance 76-11 CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT ONE OF TRACT 2727, FROM Rl Adopted TO Cl -CP, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pink -ley, Wilson, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: Hammett, Raciti ABSENT: Council Members: None 177 R-76-12 On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman McClellan Hammett, Ordinance 76-14., being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Ordinance 76-14 CHANGING THE ZONING IN THE GENERAL AREA.NORTH OF NINE - Adopted TEENTH'STREET, WEST OF REPUBLIC AVENUE, FROM Ml TO R1, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None R-76-11 On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Erickson Wilson, Ordinance 76-15, being.AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Ordinance 76-15 CHANGING THE ZONING IN THE GENERAL.VICINITY OF THE Adopted SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PLACENTIA AVENUE AND VICTORIA STREET, FROM AP TO Cl -CP, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Business Permit The Clerk presented from the meeting of February 17, Achieve, Incor- 1976, a Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable porated Purpose from Achieve, Incorporated, 134.71 Leda Street, Garden Grove, by candy sales in stores and parking Denied lots, January 26 through June 30, 1976. George Jesson, the applicant, was present and answered questions from the Council. The City Manager recommended that Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code not be waived if Council approved the request. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the request was denied. Revenue Sharing The City Manager presented a report from the Social Human Resources Revenue Sharing Committee containing recommendations Program for further allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing funds to the following agencies: Mardan.Center of Educa- tional Therapy, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa; $12,500.00 for an Adolescent Diversion Program; ATSC of Coastal Orange County, 1640 Southeast Bristol Street, Santa -Ana; $3,500.00 for a.Juvenile Diversion Program. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, the recommendations were approved as presented for a total amount of $16,000.00, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None CONSENT CALENDAR. The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 2, Final Environmental Impact Report for GP -76-1C. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None 7s Reading Folder The following -Reading Folder items., in the Consent Calendar, were received and processed: Marine Corps Resolution from the City of Tustin declaring Air Station that they have initiated proceedings to annex Annexation certain uninhabited territory -designated No. 71B "Marine Corps Air Station (Helicopter) Annexa- tion No. 71B" and giving notice of the proposed annexation. Public Utilities Notice from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Commission Company that public hearings will be heard before the Public Utilit-ies:Commission, San Francisco, on February 24 through 27, 1976, regarding Amended Application No. 55276, requesting authorization of:a revised regular tariff increasing rates and covering rules and conditions under which it will continue to offer a dial PBX switcher known as 770A Dial Package 1 and 2. Local Agency Notice of Public -Hearing from the Orange Formation County Local Agency Formation Commission con - Commission cerning a proposed annexation to the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation District, designated Red Hill Annexation No. l., said.hearing scheduled for February 25, 1976. State Revenues Statements from the California State Controller for 1976-77 showing the amounts estimated to be paid to Fiscal Year each city and county as its share of revenues to be apportioned during the 1976-77 Fiscal Year, from the following sources: Highway Users Taxes, Motor Vehicle License Fees, High- way Carriers Uniform Business License Tax, and Off -Highway Motor Vehicle License Fees. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage License applications for Licenses which parking has been approved by the Planning Department from: Norma Geb.ler, Paul R. Gebler, Gloria'Smith, and Wayne M. Smith, doing business at 2200 Harbor Boulevard, Building B, Unit 1; desolution of partnership for Joseph Fakelmann, doing business as Petucchini, 2831 --Bristol Street; and Albert J. and E.. Hazel Sargenti, End - doing business as Sargenti's, 843 West 19th Reading Folder Street. Refunds On recommendation by the Revenue Supervisor; a refund of $100.00 to Jeanne's, 5158 Montclair Plaza Lane, Jeanne's Montclair, on Business License 8930, representing an overpayment of business tax liability, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None City of Irvine On recommendation by the Revenue Supervisor, -a refund of $2,500.00 to the City of Irvine, 4201 Campus Drive, Irvine, representing a duplicate payment --of their 1974-75 portion of costs -in connection with the CCJ Program, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None TPREAVRA Claims The following claims received by the City Clerk were referred to the City Attorney: Allstate Insurance on behalf of June Pringle; Susan L. Weiss; Dr. Roger Roberts on behalf of Karan Roberts, a minor; and James W. Kelly. Swimming Pool The Director of Public Services recommended that the Bonds - Fund following bonds, in the amount.of $100.00 each, be Transfer transferred from the Deposits Payable Account to a Miscellaneous Income Account, as -these companies or parties have either gone.out.of business or cannot be located: Sunup Pools, Permit No. 5765; Character Pools, Permit No. 6291; Huffman Pools., Permit No. 6791; Monarch Pools, Permit No..7022; and Norman Banks, Permit No. 7542. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the transfer of funds was. approved as.recommended, by the following roll call vote: AYES:- Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: 'None ZE-74-32 The street improvements, including water and sewer Mesa Verde installation, for Harla Avenue, Golf Course Drive, Villas and Mesa Verde Drive East, in connection with Zone Exception ZE-74-32, have been completed by Mesa Verde Villas, 4540 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Services. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the work was accepted and -the bonds were ordered exonerated by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Conference On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Advance woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance for a police lieutenant to attend I.A.C.P. Geographic Base File Workshop, San Diego, March 15 through 17, 1976, was approved in the amount of $165.00, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Permit -to Use On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Heller Park woman Hertzog, and carried, a request from Lynne Koffler, Shir Ha-Ma'alot Harbor Reform .Temple, 1400 West Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, to use Heller Park for Annual Purim Carnival, March 14, 1976, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., was approved subject to conditions of the Leisure Services Department. Final EIR Item 2 on the Consent Calendar, Final Environmental GP -76-1C Impact Report for a proposed General Plan Amendment, GP -76-1C, from Neighborhood Commercial to High Hearing. Set Density Residential, on property located at 260-348 Victoria Street, was presented. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Mayor Pinkley,_ and carried, this item was set for public hearing April 5, 1976, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. _8® Warrant On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 925 Raciti, Warrant Resolution'925 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None ABSTAINING: Council Members: Hammett Warrant On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Resolution 926 woman. Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 926, including Payroll 7604, was approved .by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Warrant On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 927 Raciti, Warrant Resolution 927 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None The Family Item 1 under City Attorney.Reports, concerning The Group Homes Family Group Homes, was removed from the Agenda. Removed from Agenda Claim — Olson The City Attorney presented the late claim of Michael Olson and recommended that it be denied. On.motion Denied by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the filing of a late claim by Michael Olson was denied. Claim - Smith The City Attorney presented the claim of.Jeffrey Lee Smith and recommended that it be denied as there was Denied no liability on the part of the City. On motion by Councilman. Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the claim was denied. Agreement - The City Manager presented an agreement with George P. Forteville Forteville and Barbara E. Forteville for acquisition Super Block '= of property for the Super Block Project, Parcel 7, Parcel 7 6,120 square feet of land, located at 573 Plumer Street. The agreement stipulates the payment of $42,000.00 and an escrow to.terminate.as soon as possible. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement was --approved as presented, and the Mayor and -Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the City, .by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley; Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Agreement - Boyd The City Manager presented an agreement with Celia Fire Station Boyd for acquisition.'o.f property located at 557 No. 1 Plumer Street for Fire Station No. 1. The agreement stipulates the payment of $54,000.00 for the property, including escrow and relocation costs, with escrow to terminate as soon as possible. On motion by Council- man Hammett, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the agreement was approved as presented, the Mayor and 1 1 Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, and the Finance Director authorized.to draw two warrants totaling $54,000.00, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Purchase of Tree The City Manager presented a request to purchase one for Tanager Park tree for Tanager Park, sole source item, at a cost of $6,000.00. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Denied Wilson, seconded by Councilman.Hammett, and carried, Council Members-Pinkley and Raciti voting no, the request was denied. Wilson, Raciti, The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Hertzog Weed Abatement NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Agreement _ The City Manager presented an agreement with Jo Ann Rodriguez Rodriguez for the acquisition of 2,739 square feet of land at 152 East 20th Street, for the Fullerton Fullerton Avenue Avenue extension. The agreement stipulates the payment Extension of $7,775.00 for the property, and the payment of $950.00 for the construction of a concrete block wall. TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY:OF COSTA MESA, On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Removal.of Weeds Wilson, the agreement was approved as presented, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of OR HIS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA TO PROCEED the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, the following roll call vote: Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Orange Coast. The City Manager presented a recommendation from the College Children's Community Development Committee:for a grant of Care Center $6,750.00 to the Orange Coast College Children's Care Center. The purpose of the grant is to make needed improvements to the facility to enable them to meet licensing requirements of the State Department of Health. On motion by. Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Raciti, the grant was approved as recommended, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Appeal — Employee The City Manager presented a request from the Costa Organization Mesa Police Association, Post Office Box CE, Irvine, Recognition for acceptance of a late filed' -petition for recerti- fied recognition of the association. Jim Harker, representing the association, was present to answer questions from the Council. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the late filing was accepted. Purchase of Tree The City Manager presented a request to purchase one for Tanager Park tree for Tanager Park, sole source item, at a cost of $6,000.00. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Denied Wilson, seconded by Councilman.Hammett, and carried, Council Members-Pinkley and Raciti voting no, the request was denied. Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Weed Abatement set for the public hearing for weed abatement. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Resolution 76-34 Councilman Raciti, Resolution 76-34, being A RESOLU- Authorizing TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY:OF COSTA MESA, Removal.of Weeds CALIFORNIA, INSTRUCTING AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA TO PROCEED WITH THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS AND RUBBISH, was adopted by the following roll call vote: X82 Public -Hearing GP -76-1B Johns Resolution 76-35 Public Hearing GP -76-1D Janes Resolution 76-36 AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council.Member.s: None ABSENT: Council Members-: None The Clerk announced that this was the time.and place set for the public hearing:.for General Plan Amendment GP -76-1B, Brenda Johns, 14.1.Melody.Lane, Costa Mesa, for permission to amend the land use designation of property located at 141 and 143 Melody Lane from Neighborhood Commercial to High.Density'Residential; and a similar amendment for the properties located at 123 to 156 Melody Lane, 114 to 14.4 (even numbers only) 20th Street, 2035 Fullerton Avenue, 117 to 149 Bay Street, and the easterly 380..feet of 2060 Newport Boulevard. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. A letter in opposition to the request has:been.received from Herbert S. Cor.ff, 133 21st Street, Costa Mesa. The Planning Commission recommended.approval. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public -hearing. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Hammett, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and Resolution 76-35, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,.CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -76-1B, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN -OF -THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley,�Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog. NOES: Council Members.: .None ABSENT: Council Members: None The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for the public hearing for General.Plan Amendment GP -76-1D, Michael Janes, The Janes Company, 17965 Skypark Boulevard, Suite F, Irvine, for permission to amend the land use designation of property located at 2644 Harla Avenue, from Commercial Center -to High Density Residential. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The affidavit of.publication is on file in the Clerk's office. A letter has been received in support of the request from Rex Rechs, 4250 Park Newport, No. 412, Newport Beach. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Jorge Alvarez, 1947 Killdeer Circle, Costa Mesa, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions from the Council. There being no -other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. During the discussion which followed., concern was expressed that the density being requested was excessive for this area. After further discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the Negative Declaration of Environmental -Impact -was accepted as meeting the requirements -of the law, and Resolution 76-36, being A.'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -76-1D, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE.CITY OF COSTA MESA FROM COMMERCIAL CENTER TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett ABSENT: Council Members: None 1 1 1 _. 183 Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Abandonment of set for the public hearing to consider a proposed Revised Specific abandonment of a Revised Specific Plan for a cul -de - Plan for a sac for Denver Drive, Helena Circle, and Milbro Cul-de-sac for Street; and a request to extend Denver Drive 300 feet Denver Drive, easterly. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Helena Circle, Impact has been filed. The affidavit of publication and Milbro is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Planning. Director presented Denied slides depicting options.to the proposed request. These options were identified as 1, 2, and 3, and are a part of the record for this item. The Traffic Engineer has recommended that Milbro Street not be extended to Baker Street as he feels this would interfere with the proposed signalization at Baker Street and Babb Street. At this time, the Mayor invited comments from those in attendance. The follow- ing Costa Mesa residents.spoke in opposition to the request: A. J. Sprague, 3021 Babb Street; Joseph Schwabe; 976 Paularino Avenue; and Tim Fischbeck, 956 Denver Drive. Ken Fischbeck, 10421 Boca Canyon Drive, Santa Ana, developer of a tract on the existing Denver Drive, also spoke in opposition to the.request because of the difficulties it would present to his construction plans which are well under way. The following speakers addressed the Council.in support of the request: Helen Cole, 159 Morristown Lane; Tom Wells, 1880 17th.Street; and J. W. Ray, contractor. Frank Roldan, 937 Paularino Avenue, spoke in favor of extending Denver Drive easterly as far as practicable .but was opposed to the construction of Milbro Street. Frank Knoy, a resident in the subject area, felt the construction of Milbro Street to be necessary for access to the commerciallots but suggested it could be terminated at Denver Drive or Helena Circle. William Oliver, 972 Paularino Avenue, suggested that Babb Street be made a cul-de-sac just before its intersection with Paularino Avenue, and that Coolidge Avenue be improved to carry the traffic load to Baker Street. Steve Sakaski, 3017 Babb Street; and Bob Green, 959 Denver Drive; spoke in favor of retaining plans for Milbro Street. Byron.Edgerly, 3026 Babb Street; and William Cameron, 3033 Babb Street; favored developing access through the property to Bear Street either from Helena Circle or Paularino Avenue. There being no other speakers, the.Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett, to deny Option No. 2, was followed by discussion and later withdrawn. A further motion by Councilman Wilson to -approve Option No. 2 -died for lack of a..second. Considerable concern -was expressed over any change which would interfere with Mr. Fischbeck's development already in progress on Denver Drive. At the same time, a solution was sought which would enable Mr. Ray to proceed with his residential development of Mrs. Cole's property to the east of proposed Milbro.Street. A motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Hammett, to approve Option No. l.was followed by discussion and later withdrawn. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, Council Members Wilson and Hertzog voting no, the request as presented was denied. Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 9:45 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m. 3_6L On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Resolution 76-32 woman Hertzog-,"Resolution 76-32, being A RESOLUTION Opposing Diversion OF .THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA.MESA, of Fuel Taxes CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE PROPOSED. BALLOT MEASURE PERTAINING. TO THE DIVERSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES FOR.FIXED GUIDEWAY PURPOSES, AND GIVING REASONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None League of The Clerk presented a request from Orange County California Division of League of California Cities to give Cities direction to Costa Mesa's voting.representatives. Five alternatives concerning the future of the Division were presented in a document from the. League entitled, "Staffing Alternatives and Funding Require- ments." On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Service Level Alternative No. 2, which will require an estimated funding of $27,884.00, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None ZE-76-08 The Director of Planning presented an application for Morrison Zone Exception ZE-76-08, Jeanne C. Morrison, 3061 Carob Street, Newport Beach, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an employment agency in conjunction with an existing, non -conforming residence, in a Cl zone located at 206 West Wilson Street. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications.:have been.received. The applicant was present.and agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting -the requirements of the'law, 'and the application approved for a maximum of three years subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-12 and The Director of Planning presented an application for Master Plan, Zone Exception ZE-76-12, Bob Beauchamp, 1752 Langley Amendment - Avenue, Irvine, for a variance from parking require - Beauchamp ments (465,000 square feet required, 397,100 square feet provided), to allow a 1,440 square foot addition Denied to existing center, in a C1 -S zone located at 263 East 17th Street. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been -filed. Also presented in conjunction therewith, a Master Plan Amendment, Beauchamp -Brown Investment Corporation, 326-"L" Street, Balboa, to allow 1,440 square foot storage addition to an exist- ing shopping center located at the same -address. The Planning Commission recommended denial of both items. No communications have been received. The applicant was not present. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the applications were denied as recommended by the Plan- ning Commission. ZE-76-13 The Director of Planning presented an application for Welch Zone Exception ZE-76-13, James Welch, 11571 Kim Way, Garden Grove, for a variance to allow 20 percent 1 1 1 density deviation (one unit per 2,400 square feet), for four units, and parking reduction (16 required, 12 shown), for construction of eight apartment units in an R2 zone, located at 2153, 2157 Maple Street. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommendedapproval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. Onmotion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-15 The Director of Planning presented an application for Hathaway Zone Exception ZE-76-15, Jim Hathaway, 2219 Rutgers Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit to repair electronic equipment (stereos, etc.), in a Cl zone located.at 774 West 19th Street., An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval with one condition. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and agreed to the condition. On motion by Councilman Wilson., seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law,.and the application approved with one condition as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-7.6-16 The Director of Planning presented an application for Hartke Zone Exception ZE-76-16, David G. Hartke, 3234 Oregon Street, Costa Mesa, for a variance from Code to con- struct six apartment units in addition to two existing units with_a nine percent density.deviation (one unit per 2,757 square feet of land), in an R2 zone located at 1980 and 1984 Anaheim Avenue. A Negative Declara- tion of Environmental Impact hasbeen filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. The City,Manager indicated..-that the Fire Department had reviewed the conditions this date, and had recommended deletion of Nos. 2 and 3. The applicant was present and expressed his desire to prorate the cost of Condition No. 1 with future developers in this area. Mr. Hartke was informed that he should contact the Water District to obtain such an agreement. After further discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Nega- tive Declaration of Environmental.Impaet was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as-recom- mended by the Planning Commission with the deletion of Condition Nos. 2 and 3. ZE-76-17 The Director of Planning presented an application for Carpi Zone Exception ZE-76-17, Rodolfo and Ricardo Carpi, 3551 Eboe Street, Irvine, for a variance from commer- cial,parking standards to allow a reduction in parking for a Pizza Parlor in an existing shopping center, in a C2 zone located at 539 West 19th Street. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. A petition requesting denial of the application has been received containing six signatures of businessmen located in the subject shopping center. Bernardino Rios was present as the interpreter for the applicant and spoke in support of the request. Andrew Lee, owner -of thesubject property, requested consid- eration be given to allow the permit for three years instead of the two-year period recommended by the Planning Commission. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Mayor Pinkley, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, with an amendment to Condition No. 1 that the permit shall be for a three-year period. ZE-76-19 The Director of Planning presented an.application for Thome Zone Exception ZE-76-19, Dennis W. Thome, 345 Univer- sity Drive, Unit E-1, Costa Mesa, for a variance to allow construction of a patio cover encroaching to within three feet of the rear property line, in an R2 -CP zone located at that address. An Exempt Declar- ation of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval. No communi- cations have been received. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-20 The Director of Planning presented an application for Shakarian Zone Exception ZE-76-20, Demos Shakarian, 836 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 90,000 square foot office building to meet CP Standards, in an AP -CP zone located at 3150 Bear Street. A Final Environmental Impact Report was accepted by Council on June 3, 1975. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. Joseph Columbo, representing the applicant, was present and indicated that changes were made in the Fire Department conditions which have not been revised on the application. These conditions pertain to the number of fire hydrants and the fire flow requirements. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the application was approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and to clari- fication of the Fire Department requirements. ZE-76-22 The Director of Planning presented an application for Zisakis Zone Exception ZE-76-22, Gus and Philip Zisakis, 611 Fifth Street, Huntington Beach, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction and operation of a 1,500 square foot glass shop, in a Cl: zone located at 1911 Pomona Avenue. A Negative Declaration of'Environ- mental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the.Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Oral John Brower, 1008 Van Dyke Street, Laguna Beach, Communications requested Council approval of.a concert by Gordon Lightfoot at the Orange County Fairgrounds on April 4, 1976. On motion by Mayor Pinkley, seconded by Council- 1 h 1 _- 18,7 man Wilson, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting of March 15, 1976, pending a recommendation from the Police Chief. Councilmanic Retiring Mayor Pinkley and Councilman Wilson were Comments commended by their fellow Council Members. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. to an Executive Session, and the Executive Session was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. to March 9, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: pp City Clerk of the City of Cos Mesa - 1 Ii