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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-10-13MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, Calif. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1970.- STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Porter, Slates, Miller, Duke, Kerins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Higgins NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DE- PARTMENT OFFICE. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: CONTRACT ZONING: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that tem , ontract Zoning, will be discussed at a later date. USE PERMIT NO. 70-37 (Referred by Board of Zoning Adjustments) To permit the construction of a 48 unit apartment complex on a 1.32 acre parcel of land in the R4 Multiple Family Residence District. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-48 Applicant: Tariq M. Shamma Assoc., Inc. To permit carports within a 48 unit apartment complex to be located along the side and rear pro- perty l ries it .lieu of the required 5 ft. setback. Located on Delaware Ave., between 17th St. and C1ay.Ave. The hearing was opened to the audience. - Mr. Daniel, architect representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal, stating that the applicant is not asking for any changes and would like to see 17th Street remain at its exist- ing width and remain open. Edward Ernie, Pastor of First Methodist Church, stated -that he is not opposed to the apart- ment project but is concerned with a reduction in the right-of- way width on-17th St. --and the possibility of closing -said street, because-it.is a major street which.serves-several churches in the area." Richard Brown, Bay*Port Financial Co., addressed the Commission and requested approval of the proposal. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was field. Chairman Slates stated that he feels this zoning is wrong for this area. Commissioner Miller stated that the people paid taxes based on the-R4 zoning and the request should be granted. Commissioner Bazil stated that he agreed with Chairman Slates' statement, but if -people bought this property as R4, the Commission does not have the right to deny this use permit. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-37 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Use Permit No. 70-37 stiall' be referred to the Board of Zoning Adjustments to establish such conditions of appro- val as deemed necessary. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Study Session October 13, 1970 Page 2 2. The applicant shall submit an amended plot plan indicat- ing that he will comply with the existing 75 ft. right- of-way on 17th St. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 70-7 Bill Hartge, City Engineer, made a presentation and showed topographic maps of the Central City Park and alternate routes for rerouting Talbert Ave. between Gothard and Edwards.Streets. Mr. Hartge explained the cost breakdown of rerouting Talbert Ave. on the different alignments. The Commission reviewed the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET PRE- CISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 70-7 FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 3, 1970. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Kerins, Duke NOES: None -' ABSENT: Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Permitted densities in the R2 and R3 Zone Interim Revisions to Master Plan The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that on October 5, 1970, the City Council re- quested that the Planning Commission review the possibility of lowering the density rate in the R2 and R3 zones. The Commission reviewed a report which revealed past density standards and sub- sequent changes made since 1964.in residential zones due to Plan- ning Commission and City Council actions. Ron Slade, Assistant Planner, made a presentation on population and unit projections for the various zones based on existing population densities.. Mr. Slade reviewed with the Commission the existing Master Plan and exist- ing Land Use which revealed a decline in the people per multiple unit and a large reduction in the inventory of vacant land master planned or zoned multiple family residential. Commissioner Bazil stated that he felt there should be more open space -provided in multiple developments. Chairman Slates suggested that the staff prepare a breakdown of the master plan of land use maps into three areas. COMMISSIONER PORTER: Commissioner Porter was excused from further participation at 3:00 P.M. DISCUSSION: Precise Plan of Street Ali nment - Warner Ave., east and west ot BeactiBlvd. - Bill Hartge, City Engineer, made a presentation on said proposal. Mr. Hartge stated that this proposal will -move the existing southerly right-of-way of Warner Ave. 20 ft. to the south for a distance of 500 ft. west and 950 ft. east of Beach Blvd. The Commission reviewed the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET SAID ALIGNMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING. -2- - IW13/70-PCSS Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Study Session October 13, 1970 Page 3 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Slates, Duke, Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Restudy alignment of Atlanta Ave., Orange Ave. east, 0range Ave. west at the intersection with Lake St. Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, informed the Commission that -this matter is quite impor- tant and it should be set for public hearing as soon as possible. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET PRE- CISE PLAN NO. 70-4 FOR PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 3, 1970. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Slates, Miller, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. A. Reynolls R. D. ates Secretary Chairman -3- 10/13/70-PCSS