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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-02-25MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1969 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom Duke, Slates CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-2 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The Commission held a discussion pertaining to planned residential development. Bill Wren, representing Huntington Beach Company, addressed the Commission and asked if the R-4 zone could.be included in-tbe-planned: re"didential development ordinance. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the R-4 zone was not included in the advertisement, but that it will be rewritten at a later date to include planned residential developments. Mr. Wren suggested that the Commission tour the planned residential developments located on the Irvine property. OIL ORDINANCE: Bill Woods, representing the Oil Committee, addressed the Commission and stated that he did not have a written report on this code amendment and asked if this item would be continued to the March 4, 1969 meeting. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue the oil code ordinance to March 4, 1969. REDUCTION OF REAR YARD SETBACK (R-1 Zone) The Commission reviewed a proposed code amendment pertaining to reduction of the rear yard setback on lot abutting open space. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that Code Amendment No. 69-5 pertaining to reduction of rear yard setback is set for public hearing on March 4, 1969. BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS: qualities. The Commission reviewed a list of projects in the City having outstanding design Mr. Harlow suggested that transportation should be arranged for the full Commission to review the most outstanding projects. It was the consensus of the Commission that this should be arranged at the March 4, 1969 meeting. -1- _2/25/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Study Session - Tuesday, February 25, 1969 Page No. 2 DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary discussed the wall design for the Sea Aira West Mobile Home Park. Mr. Harlow stated .that additional 1000 feet--of-4-inch wall located within the public right-of-way having the same design as the existing wall is pro- posed by the developer. Bill Hartge, City Engineer, stated that a 6 inch wall is preferred. Commissioner Tom stated that a 6 inch wall, tree planting and more decorative design should be required. It was the consensus of the Commission to have the developer redesign the wall in line with Mr. Hartge's and Mr. Tom's suggestions. DISCUSSION: It was suggested to the Commission -that anytime a legal brief is-submi-tted by an attorney for Commission review, it should be submitted to the City Attorney for a legal opinion prior to the Commission receiving the brief. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO COMPLY WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED STATEMENT: ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Bokor, Miller,.Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. ORAL COMMUNICATION: The Acting reorganization of pertaining Chapter 98. Secretary distributed copies to zoning applications and Jerry Shea, Chamber of Commerce Legislative Action Committee, addressed the Commission and stated that he would like to review the memorandum which was submitted by the Planning Staff to the Commiesion_pertaining. to re -organization of Chapter 98 for recommendation. Mr. Harlow stated that this memorandum was preliminary and that the Chamber of Commerce will get additional information when it was more definite that changes would be made on said matter. Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO FEBRUARY 28, 1969, AT 12;00 NOON IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Robert Bazil Chairman -2- 245 /69