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MINUTES
OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, City Hall
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY. JULY 30. 1963 - ADJOURNED MEETING
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
MINUTES:
Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller,
Chairman Stang
Worthy, Letson
DISCUSSION: UV #617, L. E. Gates, Convalescent Hospital
A brief discussion was held regarding
the proposed 60 bed convalescent home with parking for
approximately 44 automobiles rather than the 60 spaces required
in the R-2 Zone. The applicant particularly questioned the
reasons for continuance from the last meeting. It was noted
that the Commission wanted'to give more study to'the amount
of parking"for this type of use and also the possibility of
cmversion to a general hospital.
DISCUSSION:' Proposed apartment project
Northwest corner of Bolsa Chica and Heil Avenue
Henry Braderlin, developer, addressed
the Commission and explained the proposed development. He
further stated that approximately 21 units per acre are proposed
consisting mostly of bachelor apartments. With this type of
development, the population living within the development would
be lower than usual and within the intent of the Master Plan
of.the area.
The developer also displayed photo-
graphs of existing developments which are similar to his pro-
posed project.
DISCUSSION: Proposed f loor,area requirements for dwellings
and apartments'
A lengthy discussion was held.
Charles Furr, 1111 California Street,
addressed the Commission and asked various questions regarding
the proposed revisions.
Jack,Randall, representing the Home
Builders Association, addressed the Commission and objected to
the proposed floor area requirements. The Association felt
that Building Codes and,FHA standards are sufficient.
Cedric Sanders, representing the
Legislative Committee of the Homebuilders Association, addressed
the Commission and suggested that a minimum room size should be
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considered rather than an overall minimum floor area of a
dwelling.
Mr. Schmidgraff objected to
floor areas and felt that the units would be too expensive for
Huntington Beach.
Ralph Q�nsen, 18352 Delaware.
Street, addressed the Commission and vigorously objected to
tl-e floor areas and further suggested that an interim period
of six to nine months be considered before the final effect
of the revisions.
Oscar Taylor,; addressed the'
Commission and stated that if-th.e revisions are adopted,
it will devaluate properties because less units could be
constructed per lot.
Roger Watson, 17081 Beach
Boulevard, addressed the Commission and suggested that 1250
square feet for floor areas be considered in an.R-3 Zone as
a compromise and oneparking space per unit up to one bedroom
and one and one-half parking spaces for two bedroom units and
two parking spaces for three bedroom units.
Tim Talbert, Talbert Realty,
addressed the Commission and requested that more time for,study
be given.
Wm. Gallienne, Secretary of
the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Coml-nission and felt -
that an adequate notice to the proper Chamber 'of Commerce Com-
mittees has not been given. 'He stated that the Planning and
Development Committee would likQ�to make a report on the matter.
It was the consensus that
further study of the proposed floor areas would be advisable.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER
AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE
PROPOSED FLOOR AREAS IN R-ZONES UNTIL SEPTEMBER.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Bazil,"Kaufman,'Miller, Chairman'Stang.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Worthy, Letson.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: Proposed Parking, requirements` in the C-3 •'zone.
The Secretary presented a draft
of an amendment to Article 941 r egarding parking,requirements
in the C-3 Zone, prepared at the request of the Commission.
A lengthy discussion wIas held.
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It was a suggestion to establish a
parking fund and for new developments in the downtown area to
pay in $1.500 per space 'in lieu -of providing parking. It was
also discussed that parking meter funds should be put into
a special parking fund for acquiring parking,lots. It was
agreed that a solution to the downtown parking problem would
fall mostly on, the property owners and merchants within the
area.
The Staff was instructed to investi-
gate the program in Laguna Beach'for payments into a parking
fund if individual projects -cannot provide their own parking.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO DISCUSS IHE MATTER FURTHER ON AUGUST 27.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES: None. -
ABSENT:. Worthy, Letson.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT,ON COST'ANALYSIS'r Variances and Zone Changes.
The Secretary presented a report on
cost analysis regarding" Conditional Exceptions,, Use' Permits,
Zone Cases, and Tentative -Tract -Maps. In'all cases the filing
fees did not cover the actual costs involved.
It was the concensus that financial
matters such as this,which.-could involve an increase 'in fees
was a policy level decision of the City Council.' Therefore,
it was,agreed that the Secretary be instructed to forward
copies,of the analysis to the City Council as the report
from the Planning Commission.
COMMUNICATION: Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce
The Secretary read a communication
submitted by the Orange County Associated•Chambers--o'f' Commerce
regarding presently zoned industrial land. -The resolution
urges all cities to refrain from re4oning industrially zoned
land for other uses,until an overall county industrial study
is completed.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING ADJOURNED
A. C. Warner -Edward Stang
Secretary Chairman
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