HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-05-28MINUTES
OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE
IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1968 - STUDY SESSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Bazil, Larkin,' Royer, Lane, Miller
Worthy, Tom
DISCUSSION: SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
A discussion was held regarding "0" side
yard setbacks. It was the consensus of the Commission to tentatively
approve "0" side yards provided that the opposite side yard has a
minimum 10 foot setback. It was also tentatively agreed that fences
6 feet in height may be constructed within 6 feet of the property
line provided that a cone vision is maintained on corner lots and
at driveways. The Commission further discussed setback requirements
for garages entered directly from the street. It was the consensus
to allow a 7/z foot setback for garages entered directly from the
street subject to Site Plan -approval accompanied by a precise plan
delineating all structures proposed to be built during initial
construction.
Minimum lot size was discussed. It was the
consensus to tentatively establish a minimum sq. ft. lot size of-
6500 square feet in the R-1 zone.
Discussion was held regarding setbacks in
the downtown area. It was the consensus not to make any change
at this time and look at the total area in the near future.
The Acting Secretary showed various slides
pertaining to treatment of arterial highways to the Commission.
A proposal to require frontage roads along arterial highways was
discussed by the Commission. It was the consensus to continue
the discussion until all Commissioners were present.
DISCUSSION:
Discussion was held pertaining to rear yard
setbacks in the R-3 and R-4 zones. It was the consensus of the:
Commission to tentatively establish a five foot rear yard setback
where a second story is constructed over a garage and/or carport.
It was the decision of the Commission to, incorporate the "0" side
yard setbacks into the R-2, R-3 and R-4 zones.
INFORMATION:
The Acting Secretary informed the Commission
that there will be a joint meeting between the City Council,
5/28/68
Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, Mayr28, 1968 - Study Session
Page No. 2
(Information cont)
U.L.I. and the Planning Commission on June 6, 1968, at 7:00 P.M.
regarding the Civic Center location.
REDUCING THE PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S WORKLOAD
The Acting Secretary informed the Commission
that the City Council -at their May 21, 1968, meeting expressed an
interest in reducing the Planning Commission's work load to allow
the Commission more time to devote t_o planning matters rather than
routine zoning matters. Mr. Harlow stated in view of this, the
Planning Department suggested that all Conditional Exceptions except
those which change the use of property could be processed through
the Board of Zoning Adjustments. In line with past policy, the
Board would refer precedent setting applications to the Planning
Commission for decision.
Mr. Harlow further suggested the Commission
may want to consider referring all decisions on tentative tract
maps to the Subdivision Committee for final decision subject to
appeal by the Commission. The Commission agreed with the Acting
Secretary's recommendation.
A4�1;7 �/) C
Richard A. Harlow
Acting Secretary
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
- C%
Robert D. Bazil
Chairman