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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-03-25MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1969 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Council Chambers Civic Center Huntington Beach, Calif. Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None DISCUSSION: Master Plan of Parks, Open Spaces, Schools and Recreation. Jere Murphy explained the projected plan and answered questions. Discussion was held regarding the number of acres of park area that should be provided per thousand population. It was noted that this average is 10 acres per thousand population. Discussion was held regarding the exclusion of the city beach from this acreage projection. It was -.noted that the beaches were considered a regional facility. Discussion was held regarding the usa- bility of neighborhood parks versus community parks. It was noted that the smaller neighborhood parks could be used in conjunction with the school facilities thereby requiring only one recreational manager. Also, a transportation problem for residents would not be involved. All age levels would be covered. DISCUSSION: Oil Ordinance The Acting Secretary presented the Oil Ordinance with suggested changes. It was noted that the Oil Field Superintendent should enforce the ordinance and that an individual should have the right to appeal. DISCUSSION: Zoning Study - 17th St. between Palm Ave. & Ocean Ave. Mr. Slates abstained from the discussion because of possible conflict of interest. Jere Murphy explained the proposed zone change to the Commission and answered various questions. The pro- posed plans were: -1- 3/25 /69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 25, 1969 Page No. 2 Proposal 1. Conformity of subject property with abutting residential zoning pattern. Proposal 2. Conformity of subject property with abutting residential zoning pattern except the area between Orange Ave. and Olive St. which was proposed for commercial. Proposal 3. Commercial of subject property -from Ocean Ave. to Palm Ave. except between Orange Ave. and Pecan Ave on west side of 17th to remain R3. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO SET PROPOSAL NO. 1, FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 15, 1969. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Duke, Porter, Miller NOES: None ABSTAIN: Slates ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Revision of Chapter 98 - Administration This item was continued to a future time. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 69-4 - Height Limits It was the consensus of the Commission that the height limit of a dwelling should be 35 ft. in lieu of 30 ft, that a 10 ft. side yard setback should be required for three story dwellings and that the staff prepare a draft of the proposal to be brought back to the Planning Commission for review. HOME OCCUPATIONS It was noted that some 250 Home Occupation applications are made each year. Also, that the code requires that such applications are required to be reviewed yearly by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. As this would amount to a monumental task, it was suggested they be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments only when neighbors register a complaint. It was the consensus of the commission that this item be directed to the Planning Staff to prepare a cdde amendment. LANDSCAPING ADJACENT TO STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY The Acting Secretary stated it was felt there should be an amendment to the ordinance to require that landscap- ing within 5 ft. of street right-of-way shall be subject to approval by the Department of Public Works. -2- 3/25/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 25, 1969 Page No. 3 It was felt that to assist these property owners, a list of suggested plants for this type of landscaping should be made available. It was the consensus of the Commission to direct the Staff to amend the ordinance. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6602 The Acting Secretary addressed the Commission and explained the proposed development, and stated that property owners in the area requested an alley which would reduce the size of the lots by 600 sq. ft. resulting in a loss of one unit to the R2 lots. It was the consensus of the Commission that the applicant should file a Conditional Exception application for the one additonal unit if said property is developed with an alley as R2 and R3 developments are much better with an alley access. BEAUTIFICATION AWARD w Dick Harlow Acting Secretary Continued to April 1, 1969. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. L2,. Robert Bazil Chairman -3- 3/25/69 - PC