CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairman Wolfe called a meeting of the La Habra Heights Planning Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 1245 North Hacienda Road, La Habra Heights, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Those present: Chairman Robert Wolfe, Vice Chairman Larry Black, Commissioners Layne Baroldi, Brent Grebbien and Alternate Commissioner Steve Garcia. Also present Community Development Director Sandra Massa-Lavitt, City Engineer Jeff Kao and City Attorney Sandra Levin.
Commissioner McCoy was ill.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Garcia led the flag salute.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING OF AGENDA FOR MEETING OF
June 28, 2005
Ms. Massa-Lavitt stated the agenda had been posted for the meeting of June 28, 2005.
5. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC NOT ON THE AGENDA
Stephen Blagden, Citron Road - spoke regarding his opinion of the new ordinances and the Commissions actions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) 26859 1784 Fullerton Road
Ms. Massa-Lavitt stated she was presenting the previous staff report from two years ago.
Chairman Wolfe moved to grant a 12-month extension of Tentative Parcel Map 26859. Seconded by Commissioner Baroldi. Vote 5-0 McCoy absent.
7. LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR THE HACIENDA GOLF CLUB RENOVATIONS
Chairman Wolfe recused himself, as he is a member of the Hacienda Golf Club. He left the dais and turned the chair over to Vice-Chairman Black.
Ms. Levin indicated she would stay answer any questions the Commission had, however she needed to leave early this evening.
Ms. Massa-Lavitt stated this item was on the consent calendar for action. Enclosed is the staff report, letter from Purkiss Rose
Commissioner Baroldi moved to have this item taken off the consent calendar. Seconded by Commissioner Grebbien. All ayes.
Commissioner Baroldi asked where the location of the 36" box tree was located.
Ed Daul, Landscape Architect - stated the plans have been revised and this tree may have been removed.
Vice-Chairman Black asked if there were any other comments by the public, seeing none he closed the public comment.
Commissioner Baroldi moved to approve the Landscape Plan for the Hacienda Golf Club.
Vice-Chairman Black asked if the Commission had any other questions.
Alternate Commissioner Garcia had a concern about the liquid ambers in the parking lot; preferred to see a flowering canopy tree to offer more shade into the area if the landscape architect would be willing to consider it.
Mr. Daul explained the layout and why they chose those trees; he stated he would have to take this request back to the board for approval as the board and membership have already approved all the plant material.
Alternate Commissioner Garcia stated as an alternate he could see a Tipuana or Jacaranda; felt it would help screen the parking lot; felt the spacing of the palm trees was a little two regular; wanted it more relaxed; suggested switching the Washington Robustas with Filifera.
Mr. Daul stated final spacing would be done on site at time of installation; switching is possible depending on their budget.
Alternate Commissioner Garcia asked if they were looking at budget constraints.
Mr. Daul stated they are currently looking at their budget.
Alternate Commissioner Garcia asked if they had considered Phoenix canariensis closer to the clubhouse.
Mr. Daul stated they chose the dactylifera as a very strong statement in the center courtyard; it is a narrow trunk with a fountain like foliage head; vs. the canariensis, which is a lot fatter.
Alternate Commissioner Garcia stated it is the surprise palm; you don't see it much in the Heights; if the budget could afford it, he felt it would add elegance to the clubhouse.
Mr. Daul felt the existing proposal revealed a dramatic entrance; would have to take that proposal back to the board and membership for approval of the change in plant material.
Vice-Chairman Black asked for a clarification of what Garcia and Daul were talking about.
Alternate Commissioner Garcia explained; voiced concern for their budget; his concern was looking at this project forever; felt the canariensis was the better palm if the Golf Club would consider it.
Mr. Daul elaborated on Commissioner Garcia's explanation of the difference in the palms; the Golf Course does not have a palm theme it is more evergreens and deciduous trees, the architecture of the Club House is more Mediterranean so they are trying to bring that arid palm theme in.
Vice-Chairman Black asked what height these trees would achieve.
Mr. Daul stated the dactylifera grow to a height of 60-80 feet and the canariensis will get that high but they grow a little slower and are heavier in their mass; they would need to take any change back to the membership.
Vice-Chairman Black stated there was already a motion; asked staff if this needed to be conditioned.
Alternate Commissioner Garcia asked for those items he had mentioned.
Ms. Massa-Lavitt stated the Commission could consider it if they felt it was important enough.
Vice-Chairman Black asked the Commissions pleasure.
Commissioner Baroldi stated his motion stands; if Commissioner Garcia wants to amend it fine.
Alternate Commissioner Garcia proposed to amend it with the comments he alluded too.
Vice-Chairman Black stated there was a motion, an amended and asked for a second.
Alternate Commissioner Garcia seconded his own motion.
Commissioner Baroldi challenged Alternate Commissioner Garcia seconding his own motion.
Ms. Massa-Lavitt stated that was fine.
Ayes 4-0 Wolfe abstained, McCoy absent.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Wolfe retook the dais and the chair.
8. STANDARDS MODIFICATION 2005-05, GRADING MODIFICATION 2005-03 AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2004-06 (Patel) 500 Greenview
Ms. Massa-Lavitt presented the staff report stating the applicant is still conducting the geology on the lot to determine if there is landslide in the area of the new home; he stated one boring has been done; however they need to do a couple of new borings; staff is asking that this item be continued to the July 26, 2005 meeting.
Chairman Wolfe opened the public comment.
Stephen Blagden, Citron Road - stated the boring is in the location of the driveway; wants staff to give better direction to the applicants; wants house set back more and wants better architecture.
Chairman Wolfe continued the public comment.
Commissioner Baroldi moved to continue to July 26, 2005. Seconded by Vice-Chairman Black. Vote 5-0
ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ITEMS FROM STAFF
9. Planning/Building Department Report
Chairman Wolfe received and filed this report.
10. Availability of Commissioners in July and August for special meetings of approximately 20 hours for review of the new Zoning Code
Ms. Massa-Lavitt stated staff would like to have the kick-off meeting on July 19th.
Chairman Wolfe asked everyone his or her availability on July 25th for the kick off meeting.
Ms. Massa-Lavitt stated the kick off meeting on July 25th, the regular meeting on July 26th.
It was the consensus the July 25th meeting will be from 7-10 p.m.
Ms. Massa-Lavitt asked what day early in August they were available for an all day Saturday meeting.
It was the consensus of the Commission to meet August 13 from 9 am to 4 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Baroldi moved to adjourn the meeting at8: 10 p.m. to the meeting of July 25, 2005. Seconded by Chairman Wolfe. Vote 5-0
Robert Wolfe, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Community Development Director