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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-11-05NiIrNTES OF THE 3 HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, November 5, 1957 Chairman Bazil called the special meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 6:30 P. M. Commissioners present: Bazil, Stang, Liles, Davis, Presson, Bardwell and Schryer Commissioners absent: None The Chairman questioned the Secretary in regards to the minutes of the previous meeting of October 29, 1957• It was explained that the minutes were slightly delayed in publication, but that they would be sent out the.morning following this meeting. Chairman Bazil opened the discussion for both the Master Land Use Plan and the Alternate Master Parking Plan. He stated that he has had recent queries concerning a proposed variance and proposed zoning on the east side of Highway 39 south of Garfield Avenue and that the Commission can expect heavy attendance at the November 19th meeting. After reassuring the Chairman that setting a public hearing date for the Alternate Master Parking Plan was the primary purpose of this special meeting, discussion commenced on the subject of revising the original parking plan. According to discussion amongst the Commissioners; the consensus of opinion was that'they liked the original plan with most of the Commissioners favoring Section A of the Trailer Park, except that they did not favor the 1 location of lot B because of the difficulties of ingress and egress. It was claimed that issue was not taken against lot B because they wanted the parking plan to progress. They also pointed out that public opinion is growing in resentment against paying a large sum for a small lot. Although they still advocated Section A of the Trailer Park, the Commissioners conceded the probability that the Council would reject it. There was an opinion expressed that this large source of revenue for the parking plan must be replaced by a profitable lot that would be efficiently large. Page #2 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 5, 1957 1 f 1 It was proposed that the entire block on the southeast corner of 3rd and Walnut Avenue be utilized for a parking lot. This it was argued, would be a good substitute for lot B. The following arguments were offered: 1. That the new proposed lot is surrounded on all sides by either streets or alleys. 2. That there is no oil well or drilling equipment to deter acquisition. 3. That the assessed valuation of this large lot would be havf of what original lot B is. 4. That the proposed lot will park about twice as many cars as former lot B. 5. And that this lot would remain close enough to serve the beach area if not utilized by business. It was noted that there wree no buildings of high value on the property considered. The Commissioners expressed the view that financially this would probably be the most effectibe alternative. The Chairman asked for a motion to set the date for a public hearing for the Alternate Master Parking Plan on November 19, 1957. The motion was made by Stang and seconded by Presson. The motion carried. The Planning Technician was instructed to contact W. L. Weybright of Hahn Wise and Barber and convey the expression of the Planning Commission. The meeting adjourned. & Bob Bazil Chairman Clifford E. Tripp Secretary