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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-02-09MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1971 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:'- Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Miller NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. ZONING STUDY - South side of Hamilton Avenue, approximately 500 feet east of Bushard Street. Edward Selich, Planning Aide, reviewed the zoning history of the 3 acre parcel. Mr. Selich informed the Com- mission that this property has been zoned R2 since 1964. The Acting Secretary stated that the staff's recommendation is not to rezone the property, since it has been master planned and zoned for medium residential development for several years. Also, a plan for developing an apartment complex on the parcel is pending before the Planning Commission. Bob Amstrong, adjacent property owner stated that the zoning of this property is not compatible with surrounding R1 zone. Mr. Amstrong pointed out to the Commission that a hardship should be found on the subject property before granting a variance or a zone change application. Mr. Thomas, 9602 Clearbrook Lane, Huntington Beach, stated that he has spent considerable time studying this area for apartments and found that there will be a fire and police protection problem. Mr. Thomas stated that if this apartment project is constructed, it will depreciate the value of single family homes. He, also, pointed out that vandalism and traffic congestion will increase considerably. Mx. Thomas -itated that he feels this project will be detrimental to the neighborhood. Commiss i.cn discussion followed. COMMISSIONER BAZIL: Commissioner Bazil arrived at 2:30 P.M. and assumed his duties. Douglas Scholey, engineer for the developer, explained the plans for this -parcel. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO CONTINUE THE ZONING STUDY TO A STUDY SESSION TO DETERMINE IF THE PARCEL COULD BE'SUBDIVIDED INTO 13 R1 LOTS. THAT MOTION AND THE SECOND WAS WITHDRAWN BY COMMISSIONER KERINS AND COMMISSIONER DUKE. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO RETAIN THE PRESENT ZONING OF R2 AND RECOMMEND SAME TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: MINUTES: H.B. PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 9, 1971 1. The property is master planned for medium density residential development and has been for several years. 2. The property has been zoned R2 since 1964; and, because the property is proposed for development, it is un- reasonable to rezone the property to R1. 3. An economic feasibility study of an R1 development has not been made. 4. A plot plan for the proposed apartment development will be reviewed by the Planning Commission;,thereby, achieving a compatible relationship between the apartment project- - and adjacent,single family properties. ROLL CALL VOTE: q AYES: Higgins, Porter, Kerins, Bazil,_Slates NOES: Duke ABSENT:- Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. APARTMENT STUDY PRESENTATION a. Apartment Standards b. Suggested revisions to the Master Plan of Land Use Commissioner Duke made a presentation on the proposed apartment standards. Mr. Duke informed the Commission that the proposed apartment standards -include some major -and ' minor revisions i.e. .decreasing the deris ity' in the R2 district from 2000 square feet of lot area to 3000 square feet. The following Apartment Standards differences between the existing standards and the proposed were discussed by the Commission: 1. Density Was R-2 2000 sq.ft./unit 21.78 units/acre 50 persons/acre R-3 1250 sq.f t./unit 34.85 units/acre 80 persons/acre Proposed Diff. 3000 sq. f t . /unit--2s1%'�J3% 14.52 units/acre 33% 41 persons/acre 1750 sq.ft./unit 33% 24.89 units/acre 33% 57 persons/acre 30% 2. Setback from an arterial Ii-ighway increased from 10 feet to 20 feet. 3. Setback of two story units from single family residential development increased from a minimum of 5 or 10 feet to 60 feet. 4. Recreation and leisure area -- area within 10 feet of ground floor door or within 5 feet of any wall cannot be included in minimum of 200 square feet per unit requirement. 5. Landscaping -- must have permanent irrigation. And landscape plan must be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 6. Street trees -- distance between trees decreased to 60 feet from 75 feet. -2- 2/9/71 PC MINUTES: H.B. PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 9, 1971 7. Trash and laundry areas shall be situated so as Lo eliminate noise and visual intrusion on adjacent property. 8. Storage space -- 100 cubic feet as a minimum must be provided. 9. Appearance standards involved -- requiring site plan, elevation plan, landscaping plan and sign plan. Architectural features which create an estheticly pleasing project when viewed from the perimeter of the project as well as within. 10. Delineated areas where standards are to apply. 11. Garages required for parking spaces entered directly from any public street or alley. Also, required screening of carports and open parking. 12. On -street parking may not be used to satisfy any portion of the parking requirements. Mr. Kerins stated that the number of units expected at saturation are 50,700 multiple family units and 32,500 single family units. He pointed out that these figures include area V, the downtown area. The Commission reviewed the proposed revisions. Commissioner Bazil stated that he feels that developers in the downtown area will be unable to develop existing subdivided lots if the density of 3000 square feet of lot area per unit is imposed. Commissioner Higgins stated that a reduction in density is not necessarily the answer to better developments. He stated that he would rather see more open space and setbacks. Chairman Slates polled the Commission to determine if the existing requirement of 2000 square feet of lot area per unit should remain or if it should be increased to 3000 square feet as proposed by the Apartment Committee. COMMISSIONER HIGGINS: Satisfied with present 2000 square feet. COMMISSIONER BAZIL: In favor of increasing the open space. COMMISSIONER PORTER: In favor of decreasing the density to 3000 square feet. COMMISSIONER KERINS: In favor of decreasing the density to 3000 square feet. CHAIRMAN SLATES: Satisfied with present 2000 square feet. It was the consensus of the Commission to further review these standards at a later date. PLANNING COMMISSION'S GOALS & OBJECTIVES FOR 1971 It was the consensus of the Commission to continue this item to the Study Session on February 23, 1971. REVISION TO ARTICLE 968 OIL COMBINING DISTRICT REGARDING STREET DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS. The Acting Secretary informed the Commi.;sion that various meetings were held with Standard Oil Company, Signal Oil and Gas Company and Huntington Beach Company regarding street dedication and improvements in the oil combining district. -3- 2/9/71 PC MINUTES: H.B. PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 9, 1971 The Commission reviewed the proposed revision to Article 968. Commissioner Bazil suggested that applicants should submit an application to a Committee for review of redrilling new oil wells. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET THE PROPOSED REVISION TO ARTICLE 968 FOR PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: Slates ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. CHAIRMAN SLATES, COMMISSIONER BAZIL Chairman Slates and Commissioner Bazil were excused from further participation at 4:30 P.M. Vice - Chairman Porter presided over the meeting in Chairman Slates' absence. RECESS CALLED: The Vice -Chairman called a recess at 4:35 P.M. COMMISSION RECONVENED: The Commission reconvened at 4:45 P.M. OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMMITTEE REPORT: Bob Sutake, Chairman of The Outdoor Advertising Signs Committee, appointed by the City Council to study the outdoor advertising business, addressed the Commission and made a presentation regarding the status of outdoor advertising signs. Mr. Sutake suggested that the City should work with the sign companies to reduce the number of outdoor advertising signs along Coast Highway where they are abundant. He, also, submitted a report outlining the conditions under which such signs may be permitted within the City. The Commission reviewed the report. Commissioner Porter stated that he feels this report should be studied more extensively before being presenter' to the City Council. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue this item for further study. MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREETS AMENDMENT AND PRECISE PLAN OF STREET FOR MANSION-YORKT WN AVENU S. Bill Hartge, City Engineer, made a presentation on the Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways Amendment and Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 71-2 for Mansion -Yorktown Avenues. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this item has been set for public hearing on February 17, 1971. USE PERMIT NO. 69-9 Applicant - Assoc. SouthernInvestment Company To permit the construction and operation of a mobilehome park, located along the east side of Ward Street and north of Yorktown Avenue. -4- 2/9/71 PC MINUTES: H.B. PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 9, 1971 James Palin, Associate Planner, informed the Commission that in reviewing the Planning Commission Minutes and tape recording on this matter, the staff could find no required setback for the proposed wall. Mr. Palin informed the Commission that on August 11, 1970, Commissioner Porter requested that the developer submit a plan for design on a wall on Ward Street. Mr. Palin informed the Commission that to this date, no revised plans have been submitted. Roger . Slates Chairman THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED /UE� K.A. Reynolds Secretary -5- 2/9/71/ PC