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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-26MINUTES 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, NOVEMBER 26, 1968 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Slates ZONE CASE NO. 68-18 Applicant - Jack Bennett The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that Zone Case No. 68-18 was referred back -,to the Planning Commission by City Council for reconsideration, with the consent of the applicant. The Commission reviewed the request. A MOTION,WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO SUSTAIN THE ORIGINAL DECISION TO DENY ZONE CASE NO. 68-18 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Land use patterns in the area are such that a density higher than permitted in the R-2 zone would be incompatible with surrounding area. 2. Changes in the R-2 zone (permitting one unit per 2000 sq. ft. of lot area) will allow effective development of lots in the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. C-1 ZONE - INTENT AND PURPOSE (Review) The Commission reviewed a draft pertaining to C-1 Zone - Intent and Purpose. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO SET PROPOSAL II SECTION 9410 - C-1 ZONE - INTENT AND PURPOSE, AS MODIFIED BY THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. 11/26/68 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 26, 1968 Page No. 2 COMMISSIONER SLATES: Commissioner Slates arrived at 8:50 P.M. and assumed his duties. DISCUSSION: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE The Commission reviewed the proposed planned development ordinance. Mike Brotemarkle discussed various sections of the proposed ordinance. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to continue said matter to study session for further discussion. COUNTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE SUNSET BEACH AREA The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that all development in the County - Sunset Beach - Surfside area have been handled by variance. Mr. Harlow stated that it is the policy to require full improvements at time of development under a variance. He stated that improvements include curb, gutter, paving, approaches, side- walks and street lights. Mr.. Palin, Planning Technician, showed various pictures of the area in Sunset Beach. It was the consensus of the Commission to further study the Sunset Beach area pertaining to the development of small lots as such lots now exist in that area. SUBDIVISION REGULATION: Charles-Liberto, Deputy City Attorney, distributed copies of a proposed subdivision ordinance code to the Commission. Mr. Liberto made a presentation on said matter. Commission to further study said matter. It was the consensus of the CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT - DISCUSSION Mike Brotemarkle, Planning Technician, made a presentation of the new Civic Center location. Mr. Brotemarkle stated that some rotection device should be established. Mr. Brotemarkle suggested that: a� define the area for district, office - professional zone and, b) define the area and put restrictions on it. It was further discussed that concern be given to the industrial impact. Mr: Brotemarkle informed the Commission that he will be submitting more information in the future pertaining to the matter. REPORT FROM MBDC MEMBERS TO PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioners Bazil, Slates and Duke informed the Commission of the progress that has been made on projects being reviewed by the Mid -Beach Development Committee. -2- 12/26/68 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 26, 1968 Page No. 3 HOUSING ELEMENT - DISCUSSION The Acting Secretary distributed copies* of 'a report from the A� I. P, Newsletter regarding the Housing Element of the General Plan. Mr. Harlow stated that the Commission should consider the housing problem and a preliminary statement of community housing goals. Commission discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue said item to December 17, 1968. DISCUSSION: The Commission discussed the present requirements for street improvements. It was noted that street trees are not provided where sidewalks are adjacent to the curb. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Department of Public Works should amend their requirements for street ,improvements to get on -site trees where no parkways are provided. , - 1'�d , Z� K. A. Reynolds Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. -3- 11/26/68 I