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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-08-2514 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, Calif. TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1964, ADJOURN-D MEETING COT'MISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Letson, Larkin. DIRECTIVE FROM CITY COUNCIL - PRIVATE STREET WIDTHS The Secretary presented an excerpt from the minutes of the City Council meeting of August 19, 1964, where the Council directed the Commission to adopt a 40 foot minimum width standard for private drives in planned deve 1 opme nt s . After considerable discussion, it was the consensus that the Commission should meet with the Council to discuss the standards adopted by the Commission in order that all concerned might better understand the problems involved. The Chairman instructed the Secretary to communicate with the Council in this regard. STUDY AREA V - 14AASTER PLAN OF LAND USE Associate Planner Kenneth Reynolds presented maps showing existing zoning, existing land use and a preliminary Master Plan of Land Use for that portion of the City south of Ellis Avenue and west of Beach Boulevard. It was noted that the Staff has further refinements to make in the plan and there is considerable data to assemble such as population -figures. The Commission discussed at length many of the features of the plan and it was the consensus to consider the plan further at future meetings. DISCUSSION OF VARIANCE - PROPOSED ANNEXATION - SUNSET BEACH AREA Mr. Don Davis, architect for Dr. Soules, presented plans for proposed construction of rental units on a parcel partly within the City and partly within a proposed annexation. The property is located at the south end of Bayvie w Drive in Sunset Beach. A variance will be necessary to allow one extra unit on the site in addition to a reduction of the front yard. The Commission felt that the front yard variance was not a serious problem but expressed concern over the number of units because of the very limited access to the property and the width of the street in the area., CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Chairman Kaufman discussed with the Commission the concept of a Capital Improvement Pro- gram for the City. The purpose of such a program being to establish a list of needed capital projects, their priority for development and a sound fiscal program for accomplishment. -1- 8/25/64 ST Page #2 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 25, 1964 15 Also discussed were the many items that should be included in such a program. It was the consensus that this typerof a program is vitally needed and the Commission unanimously agreed to proceed. The Chairman instructed the Secretary to advise the Council that tbe,Commission was embarking on this program. FRZEt4AY LOCATION rLAN The Planning Director presented a map of a study to determine the preferred locations of the Huntington Beach Freeway and the Coast Freeway through the City. The plan depicted the many major features which affect the location of freeways. After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus that the alignments shown for the two freeways would best serve the City with the least disruption to the areas directly affected. ON MOTION OF MILLER, SECONDED BY BAZIL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE FREEWAY LOCATION MAP -AND RECOMMENDED IT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION AS THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF FREEWAY LOCATION. PLANNING DIRECTOR The Planning Director expressed his appreciation to the Commission for their excellent work and cooperation during the past three years. He noted that this was his last meeting with the Commission as his resigna- tion will be effective September 1. W. C . Warner Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. &"', I Ca &"'e" to Henry ufma ' Chairman ' -2- 8/25/64