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Home My WebLink About1966-03-29MINUTES OF- -THE- HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Four Winds Restaurant Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY . ,MARCH- 2-9 i -1966 STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Larkin, -- Worthy-, Miller. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:--- -None-. DISCUSSION: PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE AND PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS Commissioner Lawson discussed parliamentary procedure with the Commission. He stated that procedures or rules for con- ducting Commission meetings may be adopted by the Commission as long as they are not contrary to existing law. He suggested that Roberts Rules of Order be used as a guide and that the Chairman act as parliamentarian, having the final word on procedure unless overruled by a majority of the Commission. He further stated that a majority vote of a quorum and not of the Commission would be sufficient to pass on matters, because the Planning Commission is not the final review body. He added that the Planning Commission should require a majority vote to approve or -deny any request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO INSTRUCT COMMISSIONER LAWSON AND GEORGE SHIBATA TO PREPARE REVISIONS TO THE BY-LAWS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW. ROLL CALL VOTE: - AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Larkin, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: PROPOSED CHANGES IN PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDAS - METHOD OF RECORDING AND MINUTES The Planning Director informed the Commission that the Planning Department has reviewed formats' -'f or a0tidas ' and'• minutes used by other cities in Orange County. He presented exhibits of various agendas and minutes being used and suggested recording the complete proceedings of all Planning Commission meetings. Thus, a concise set of minutes containing only perti- nent information would be transcribed in typewritten form. It was suggested that a sign -in board be made avail- able for persons addressing the Commission and that agendas be made available to everyone; thus, eliminating any necessity for the Secretary to read each request aloud. 3/29/66 Page No. 2 Minutes: H.B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, March 29, 1966 The consensus of the Commission was that the Planning Department should record the minutes on tape and take whatever action is necessary to streamline the Commission agendas and minutes. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECORD THE MINUTES AND TAKE WHATEVER ACTION IS NECESSARY TO STREAMLINE THE COMMISSION AGENDAS AND MINUTES. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Larkin, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES - John Mandrell, Department of Public Works Design Engineer, addressed the Commission and submitted a report concern- ing underground utilities. He stated that the Department of Public Works contacted cities in Orange County regarding requirements for the installation of underground utilities. He added that most of the cities have an ordinance in effect. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO REQUIRE 12 KV 3 PHASE FEEDER LINES AND SMALLER TO BE INSTALLED UNDERGROUND. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman,Larkin, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN THAT ALL NEW HOUSES ADJACENT TO EXISTING OVERHEAD LINES SHALL HAVE SERVICES INSTALLED UNDERGROUND. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Larkin, Worthy, NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO REVISE THE UNDERGROUND UTILITY REQUIREMENT TO STATE THAT TRACTS SHALL INSTALL ALL UTILITIES UNDERGROUND INCLUDING ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE FACILITIES. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman,Larkin, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 3/29/66 Page No. 3 MINUTES: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 29, 196 DISCUSSION: Richard Harlow, Associate Planner, addressed the Commission and submitted a list of changes pertaining to Article 979, Off-street Parking. The Commission considered the proposal and it was their consensus to have a code amendment prepared incorporating the changes. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 979, OFF-STREET PARKING, AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION FOR REVIEW. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Larkin, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: CURB -CUTS IN COMMERCIAL'AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES, NUMBER AND WIDTH. John Mandrell and Paul Cook, Division and Design Engineers for the Department of Public Works presented a report on curb cuts in commercial and industrial areas to the Commission. John Mandrell stated that the draft of the "Specifi- cations for Driveway Openings into Separate Parcels on Arterial Highways" will appear on a new standard plan 118 together with revised details of the driveway and curb cuts. He added that these standards will supe rcede existing plans 118 and 118A. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO REVIEW THE FINAL FORM OF STANDARD PLAN NO. 118 AND THEN RECOM- MEND ADOPTION.BY THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Larkin, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: MOVE -IN UNITS Floyd Belsito, Associate Planner, addressed the Com- mission and displayed slides on move -in houses within the City of Huntington Beach. He informed the Commission of various require- ments imposed by cities in Orange, County pertaining to public hearings, relocation permits, bond requirements and liability insurance for move -in units. -3- 3/29/66 Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, March 29, 1966 The Secretary read a communication submitted by the Assistant City Attorney, stating his opinion on restrictions or control of move -in houses. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE CHANGES TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION: 1. There shall be a relocation fee of $500 for each building. 2. The maximum time limit for the completion of a move -in building shall be 120 days. 3. All streets shall be dedicated to their ultimate right-of-way. 4. All streets shall be•improved to City Standards Improvements shall include street trees, street lights and street signs. 5. All utilities shall be installed underground. 6. On site walkways and driveways shall be installed to Building Department Standards. 7. The building shall be re -stuccoed and repainted. 8. Posting of the property and notification of adjacent property owners shall be,eliminated. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Larkin, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED ' /'Z'-� — X)- oc�" K. A. Reynolds Robert D. Bazi Secretary Chairman -4- 3/29/66