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OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING -COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1,66,^ADJOURNED MEETING.- STUDY SESSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Lawson, Bazil, Larkin, Miller,
Worthy, Crabb.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.
PRESENTATION: Parks, Open Spaces, Schools and Recreation
Element to the Master Plan of Land Use.
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Bud Belsito, Associate Planner, read ex-
cerpts from the Parks, Open Spaces and Recreation Element
to the Master Plan of Land Use concerning the scope and
philosophy of the program.
Norm Worthy mentioned certain sections of
the report that were in conflict with the views of the
Recreation Commission. He stated that on Page 2 it should
be mentioned that if it is possible to acquire land in an
area that represents the long-range recreational needs,
the City should take advantage of the opportunity if the_
cost is reasonable. Also, on Page 3, in reference to the
two planned communities, Huntington Harbour and Huntington
Beach Company, efforts should be made to obtain public
parks and recreation facilities in these developments.
Mr. Worthy felt that the statement on Page
No. 16 which reads "Residents of private planned develop-
ments have their neighborhood park and recreational needs
satisfied -within their development. It_is necessary to
consider only .community or --regional facilites for this-,
group of people." should be deleted. But Belsito mentioned
that further elaboration concerning minimum requirements
for community parks should be made. It was suggested -that
1 acre of park per 800 population or 1.25 acres per 1,000
population be a minimum standard.
The Secretary informed -the Planning Commission
that it would-be desirable for the Parks, Open Space,
Schools and Recreation Element to the Master Plan of Land
Use and -the -ordinance implementing AB 1150 be set,for
public hearing at -the same time._
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED
BY WORTHY TO REFER THE REPORT BACK TO THE PLANNING STAFF
FOR FURTHER STUDY AND REVISION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Larkin, Miller, Worthy, Crabb.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None,
THE MOTION CARRIED.
A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND
SECONDED BY CRABB TO SET THE REPORT AND THE ORDINANCE
FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON June 21, 1966.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Larkin, biller, Worthy, Crabb.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: Master Plan of Land Use - Study Area II -
Vicinity of Beach Boulevard and Warner Ave.
Bud Belsito explained to the Commission
that the Ocean View School District intends to sell the
property located at the southwest corner of Beach Boule-
vard and Warner Avenue as one package for commercial use.
A display depicting possible development of that property
was presented. This development would restrict access
from the interior streets by constructing a block wall
and providing sufficient landscaping.
Commissioner Bazil felt that this intersec-
tion is the proper location for a sizable commercial
development.
It was the Commission's recommendation that
the Staff reflect highway related commercial beginning at
the westerly limit of the school property and continuing
east and south to incorporate all of the school property
and the previously recommended office and professional
uses on Beach Boulevard, to Slater Avenue.
Bud Belsito brought to the Commissioner's
attention that a zone change was pending before their
body requesting a 75 foot extension of highway related
commercial along the north side of Warner Avenue, from
the previously recommended westerly limit. The Commission
felt that the westerly boundary of the highway related
commercial should be extended to coincide with the ex,
tension of Ash Street, from the south.
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Also, discussion took place concerning the
proposed highway related commercial recommendation north
of the Flood Control Channel and running approximately
660 feet north. The Commission recommended that this
property be shown as highway related commercial.
Further discussion occurred concerning the
property east of Beach Boulevard and north of Holland
Drive. The Commission recommended that the property
originally recommended as medium density be changed to
reflect highway related commercial.
The Commission decided to have the Planning
Staff reflect these recommendations and present them with
technical data at their next regular meeting.
RECESS CALLED: Chairman Bazil called a recess at 9:30 PM.
COMMISSION RECONVENED: Commission reconvened at 9:45 PM.
COMMISSIONER;LARKIN: Commissioner Larkin was excused
from meeting by Chairman Bazil.
REPORT ON OIL ZONES: George Shibata, Assistant City
Attorney, informed the Commission that he was investigat-
ing whether or not the -City could remove a zone which
was established through the initiative procedure.
It was the consensus of the Commission
to continue the matter for more study by Mr. Shi.bata.
DISCUSSION: Request to remove the "0" zone from property
bounded, generally, by Nashville, Hartford,
Alabama and Florida.
This item was continued until the next
Planning Commission meeting on June 7, 1966.
DISCUSSION: A business license request to conduct a beach
rental concession on the P.E. right-of-way.
Because of a meeting between, City and State
Officials this matter was continued to the
next study meeting.
DISCUSSION: Definition of a Motel
The Secretary read the definition of a motel
as described in the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, which
prohibited the use of kitchens in motel units. He then
stated that this presented a problem in that several de-
velopers have indicated that kitchen units are becoming
a necessary item in motel units.
There was some discussion as to whether or
not a percentage of the units should have kitchens.
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Ken'Reynolds pointed out that apartment
owners have indicated that motels with kitchen privileges
cause unfair competition.
George McCracken indicated that if the motel
had access to an arterial highway, kitchen units could be
permitted and still not be in competition with apartment
owners.
Commission discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the Commission that
motels obtaining access from an arterial highway could
have kitchen units and that this could be taken care of
in each commercial zone through the issuance of a use,permit.
The staff was instructed to investigate this
possibility and prepare a code amendment.
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT 66-32
RESOLUTION OF INTENT - FA DISTRICT
The Commission reviewed the proposed amendment
to Division 9 pertaining to the R-,A Residential Agricultural
District. The Secretary informed the Commission that the
amendment proposes to increase the minimum lot -size to
one acre, increase the minimum lot frontage to 150 feet,
lower the maximum density to one dwelling unit per lot
and amend the setback for accessory buildings.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY
WORTHY TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
ON CODE AMENDMENT 66-32 FOR JUNE 71 1966.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Crabb.,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Larkin.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT 66-9
STORAGE YARDS
The Commission reviewed the proposed amendment
to Division 9 pertaining to storage yards in the M-1 Zone.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY
WORTHY TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC FEARING
ON CODE AMENDMENT 66-9 FOR JUNE 77 1966..
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Crabb,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Larkin.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT
Service Stations,
The Secretary informed the Commissioners
that this amendment had not been completed, and will be
scheduled for review at a future date.
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT 66-6
OFF-STREET PARKING
The Commission reviewed the proposed
amendment to Division 9 pertaining to off-street.parking.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABS AND SECONDED 13Y
LAWSON TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
ON CODE AMENDMENT 66-6 FOR JUNE 71 1966.
ROLL CALL VOTE:'
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Crabb.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Larkin.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT 66-10
DIVISION OF LAND
The Commission reviewed the proposed amend-
ment to Article 981 pertaining to divisions of land.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED
BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
ON CODE AMENDMENT 66-10 FOR JUNE 71 1966.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Crabb,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Larkin.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT 66-11
DEDICATION AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS R/W
The'Commission reviewed the proposed amend-
ment to Division 9 pertaining to dedication and improve-
ment of street rights -of -way.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRA,,BB AND SECONDED BY
LAWSON TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A, PUBLIC HEARING
ON CODE AMENDMENT 66-11 FOR JUNE 77 1966.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Crabb.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Larkin.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT 66-12
MINIMUM STORAGE SPACE IN CARPORTS
The Commission reviewed the proposed amend-
ment to Division 9 pertaining to minimum storage space for
carports.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY
WORTHY TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
ON -CODE AMENDMENT 66-12 FOR JUNE 71 1966.
ROLL CALL, VOTE :
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Crabb.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Larkin.
.THE MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT - Precise Plans
The Secretary submitted a last; of uses that could be
processed under a site plan procedure. The Commis#oners
agreed on these and suggested that the staff.prepare.
development criteria for the various uses and submit them
for Planning Commission study.
COUNTY VARIANCE - UV 5731
To permit the construction of a single
family dwelling with attached garage on a proposed parcel,
and the elimination of the off --street park g requirement
in connection with a proposed retail antique store addition
in the C2 General Business District.
The Commission reviewed the request and it
was their unanimous recommendation that this variance
should be denied because it does not meet the minimum
standards of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
A, MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY
LAWSON TO INSTRUCT TIDE SECRETARY TO WRITE A FETTER TO THE
ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF
USE VARIANCE 5731 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Crabb.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Larkin.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ARTICLE 977 - YARDS
The Secretary recommended to the Planning
Commission that Article 977, Yards, be repealed inasmuch
as the provisions of that Article are taken care of in
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each zone.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY GRABBAND SECONDED BY
LAWSON TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
ON REPEALING ARTICLE 977.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Crabb.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Larkin.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
STREET NAME CHANGE - MAGNOLIA AVENUE
It was brought to the Commission's attention
that there is a tentative map filed with the City which has
one of its streets named Hickory. Since the Planning
Commission previously selected Hickory Avenue as a replace-
ment for Magnolia Avenue, they should consider a different
name.
The Planning Commission reviewed this matter
and unanimously recommended Pecan Avenue as a replacement
for Magnolia Avenue in the "old town" section of Huntington
Beach.
It was also recommended by the Secretary that
all future street name changes be handled directly by the
Fire Department to save considerable time, since the Fire
Department, must review and approve all street name changes
anyway.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY
WORTHY TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT MAGNOLIA
AVENUE BE CHANGED TO PECAN AVENUE AND ALSO THAT ALL FUTURE
STREET NAME CHANGES BE HANDLED DIRECTLY BY THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Crabb.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Larkin.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING
ADJOURNED.
K. Reynolds/Robert azil
Secretary Chairman'
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