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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-08-11MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, AUGUST 11,1970 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Kerins, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Tom USE PERMIT NO. 69-9 - FOR REVIEW Applicant: Associated Southern Investment Co. To permit a 97 unit mobilehome park on approximately 10 acres of land and customary acces- sory buildings in the R5 Office -Professional District. The subject property is located on the east side of Ward St., north of Yorktown Ave. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this application was reviewed by the Planning Commission several months ago to determine whether or not construction was proceeding without undue delay. Mr. Harlow stated that building permits have been issued for the wall along the east property line and for the recreation building. He further pointed out that permits for construction of the mobilehome park will not be issued until Park and Recreation fees have been paid. Mr. Harlow stated that the applicant is requesting a deferment of payment of Recreation and Park fees from the City Council. Leonard Price, representing the applicant, stated that he feels the company has cooperated in every way with the city and that he was not'aware of the required.Park and Recreation fees. The Commission discussed this matter. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO THE FIRST MEETING FOLLOWING THE COUNCIL'S DECISION ON POSTPONEMENT OF PARK AND RECREATION FEES. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Duke, Bazil, Slates, Kerins, Miller NOES: Porter ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Commissioner Porter stated that he _did not think the developer was proceeding without undue,delay. Also, that the developer should submit a plan -for the design of the wall on Ward St. INFORMATION: - The Planning Director explained to the Commis- sion that t e City Council has taken action on rerouting Talbert -Ave.__through Huntington Central Park which would effect final tract No..5518 being developed by Wm. Lyon Development Co. Mr._ Reynolds stated that this rerouting would .leave a 100 ft. wide streets. east of Edwards St. for a distance of 1320 ft.- - and he would like the Commission to explore the possibility of incorporating the excess street right-of-way on -Talbert -Ave. into the tract.. Mr,.- Reynolds stated that this would result in 9'more lowith better orientation of several lots front- ing on the lake within Huntington Central "Park. - . The Commission reviewed the revision of Tentative Tract Map No. 5518. It was, their consensus not to take -action on said matter for'the following reasons: . Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission August 11, 1970 . Page 2 1. Talbert Ave. has not been realigned on the Master Plan of Arterial Streets and'Highways. 2. Talbert Ave. may be needed at a later date at this loca- tion. 3. This excessive street -right-of-way could be used as parking for the park. DISCUSSION: CIVIC CENTER SITE - The Planning Director made a presentation on the progress being made regarding the Civic Center site as it relates to future acquisition -of streets and highway circulation around the site. Discussion was held as to the scenic and landscaped corridor within the area of influence of the civic center site. DISCUSSION: Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, made a presenta- tion on EtHe Housing Element to the General Plan. Mr.Murphy stated that the Department of Housing and Urban Development asked when the City proposes to adopt the Housing Element. Mr. Murphy informed the Commission that the -Planning Depart- ment has developed certain base information for the Housing Element and that the'Orange County'Health Department -has offered assistance in conducting_a housing survey. The Commission reviewed a Resolution setting a time table for adoption of Housing Element of the Master Plan for the City of Huntington Beach. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION SETTING A TIME TABLE FOR ADOPTION OF A HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH.AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kemzs, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: SCENIC HIGHWAYS The Planning Director -stated that this .item is .beforg the -Commission at their request. Mr. Reynolds explained'the'Scenic Highway Plan -and informed the Commission what steps have been taken and steps to be taken for adoption of a plan.' The Commission discussed the landscaping, interchanges of proposed freeways through the _ City. It was the consensus of the Commission that the City should work with Division of Highways to get a landscaping corridor through the City and to have the control of various uses along the future freeway. Mr. Reynolds stated that he will contact Mr. Hashimoto of the Division of Highways to obtain further information regarding Pacific Coast Freeway. - DISCUSSION: DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA The Acting Secretary stated that this item was requested by the Commission to show various examples of each of the Design Review Criteria. The Commission reviewed the criteria and factors to be considered in applying design review. Commissioner Bazil stated that he prefers to establish a, theme in each district. Commissioner Porter suggested that the Planning Staff contact other cities having design criteria to -2- 8/11/70-PCSS Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission August 11, 1970 Page 3 find out what information is made available to developers so they may know the type of design on buildings to con- struct within each district; also, to inquire to what extent these criterias are used and upon what basis:., various cities require their review. It was the consensus of the Com- mission to set up an informal meeting with the Design Review Board on August 20, 1970, at 7:00 P.M. in the Administrative Annex to further discuss this matter. DISCUSSION: Land Use Potential - Southwest corner of Atlanta Ave. and Beach Blvd. The Planning Commission received a communication submitted by Hagland Enterprises, request- ing that the Commission submit a written opinion as to the merits of a'Triple A Shopping Center development at the southwest corner of Atlanta Ave. and Beach Blvd. It was the consensus of the Com- mission not to give a written opinion without a formal application and public hearing and to instruct the Secre- tary to write a letter to Hagland Enterprises -informing them of said decision. INFORMATION: ORANGE COUNTY GENERAL PLANNING PROGRAM The Planning Commission received a memo from Brander D. Castle, Assistant City Administra- tor, informing them of.a meeting to be held August 24, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers regarding a presenta- tion and briefing on the progress of the Orange County General Planning Program. It was the consensus of the Com- mission to attend the meeting. Roger Slates Chairman THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. ,Ve2s �_ . Reynolds Secretary -3- 8/11/70-PCSS