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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-04-20MI..UTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1971 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Slates, Kerins, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Miller ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: On motion by Higgins and second by Bazil, the minutes of January 5, and 191 1971 and February 2, and 17, 1971, were accepted as transcribed. ZONE CASE NO. 71-5 - Continued Applicant: Huntington Pacific Corp. To'permit a change of zone from C1-0 Neighborhood Commercial District combined with oil pro- duction and C1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C1-01 Neigh- borhood Commercial District combined with oil production. The subject property is located on the southwest side of Pacific Coast Highway, from a point midway between loth and llth Streets to a point 4007 ft. northwest of Goldenwest Street. The Chairman read the request. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission of the results of a meeting held with repre- sentatives of the applicant, Planning Commission, and property owners for future development of the beach. He also advised that any new drilling would have to be approved under a Use Permit application. 4udience. The hearing was opened to the r Mr. Baxter Brown, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he concurs with the Staff Report. Commissioner Kerins questioned the number of new wells proposed for these four operation sites. Mr. Brown replied that his company would be redrilling existing wells and converting some existing wells to water wells, and that there would not be many new wells. There is proposed 1 1/3 acres on each parcel or a total of 5 acres for new drilling and they hope to phase many wells out. Mr. Harlow advised that Messrs. Porter, Shea, Brown, Moorhouse, Slates, Woods, and himself met in regards to the development of the beach. He advised that it was the consensus of the committee that the opera- tion could best be controlled through the use permit pro- cedure and that upon application for a use permit, Standard Oil Company would indicate the area where new drilling was anticipated and would be more definitive as to the areas where redrilling would occur. In view of this information, the Committee recommended that the Planning Commission ap- prove their request and recommend adoption by the City Council. -1- 4/20/71 - PC MI1►UtCS: II. B. PIU11rt►ng C011t[IIiSS1011 Tuesday, April 20, t971 Page No. 2 COMMISSIONER PORTER Commissioner Porter arrived at 7:15 P.M. to assume his duties. Mr. Brown stated that there would be no drilling on the sand portion of subject property. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion fol- lowed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT ZONE CASE NO. 71-5 BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This zone change is necessary for continued oil drilling. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Miller, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke arrived at 7:20 P.M. to as- sume his duties. PRECISE PLAN ALIGNMENT NO. 71-3 - Continued Said plan proposes to pre- cise plan the street alignment for Lochlea Lane, Banff Lane, Cupar Lane and a street parallel to and approximately 660 feet south of Atlanta Ave. The Chairman read the request. The Staff showed vu-graphs of the subject area. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Charles Cubbin, property owner in the area, addressed the Commission and expressed his con- cern about the school bus loading at local street intersections. Mr. Cubbin also stated that one of the cul-de`--sac streets should inter- sect with Newland Street. Bill Hartge, City Engineer, advised that they try to discourage too many openings into arterial highways for efficiency of traffic circulation. Mrs. Pike addressed the Commission and stated that she was concerned abort the school access and bus loading sites. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion fol- lowed. A A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN ALIGN- MENT NO. 71-3 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Slates, Kerins NOES: Porter, -,Duke -2- 4/20/71 - PC Minutes: If. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 20, 1971 Page No. 3 ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. Minority Report: Commissioner Porter requested the City Engineer to make addi- tional studies of the area with the possibility of closing Hillhead Street and allowing one of the cul-de-sac streets to connect to Newland Street. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-1 - Continued Applicant: Fredricks Development Corporation To permit the construction of a 250 unit apartment complex on approximately 8 acre parcel of land with the following exceptions: 1. Averaging of density between the R2 and R3 portion of subject parcel; 2. Construction of carports at zero setback along the south and west property line in lieu of the required 5 feet setback along the south and 10 feet setback along the west property lines; 3. Open carports in lieu of garages within the R2 portion of said development. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Atlanta Ave. and Newland Street in the R2 Two Family Resi- dence District, R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil production. The Chairman read the request. The Acting Secretary advised the Planning Commiss'ion that Mr. Palmer of Huntington Beach Elementary School Site has stated that the school district is not interested in this area for a school site. area were shown. Vu-graphs of the subject The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Don Severa, architect for the project, explained the request and presented renderings. Discussion was held pertaining to open carports, Fire Department requirements, open space, etc. Mr. Palin, Staff member, informed the Commission that under the old apartment standards, there are additional areas on the plot plan which may be included in the open space calculations. Mr. Severa explained that the architecture will be the same on both the front and rear of the buildings. Bill Shelbert, addressed -the Commission and asked if the street was not used, would it revert back to the owner and the apartments open up with more green area. Mr. Hartge, City Engineer, sta- ted that Lochlea Lane should -be improved as a part of this development. = -3- 4/20/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 20, 1971 Page No. 4 r Mr. Charles Cuhbill IddI-eSSOl the -Commission, and opposed the request because of school access ,iiul drainage problems. Chairman -Slates informed Mr. Cubbin that the requirements of the City are such that all drainage problems must be worked out prior to construction. - - - - There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed.- The Commission discussed the proposed density.,on•the R2 and R3 portion of the property. It was;the consensus of the Commission -that a revised -plot plan should be�submitted showing more Open space, elevations of all sides of structures, and no more than 210 units within the complex. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-1 TO THE MAY 4, 1971 MEETING, TO_ -ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT REVISED PLANS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins,--Porter,-Slates,_Duke,.Kerins. - NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. - ZONE CASE NO. 71-6 - RESOLUTION OF INTENT - Continued Change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District,and R2-0 Two Family Residence District combined with oil production to R1 Single -Family Residence District. Located west of Newland,Street; approximately 660 feet south of Atlanta Ave. and consists of 13.5+ acres of land. -- The Chairman read the re- quest and opened the hearing to the audience. The Staff showed vu-graphs of the subject area. Mr. Charles Cubbin, addressed the Commission and advised that a petition with 104 signatures had been submitted in favor of the zone change.,,-, There was no one present to speak in opposition of the request. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed., A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-6 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, -Slates, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ` ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-14 - Continued Said amendment proposes to add Section 9730.26 to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The intent of said amendment is to provide, create and maintain a home -4- 4/20/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April, 20, 1971 Page No. 5, environment for the care of non -related persons. For the purpose of this section the definition of a family has been modified to eight from five. Care of non -related may be per- mitted -in any residential district subject to the approval of an Administrative Review application by the Board of Zon- ing Adjustments. The Chairman read the request. The Acting Secretary informed the Commissioners that the draft for review was incorrect in that the limit of 6 non -relating persons was omitted. The hearing was opened to the - .audience. There being no one to speak for or in opposition, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO MCOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-14 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Slates, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: Bazil ABSENT: Miller 'THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-6 �Cp�licant: Huntington Harbour Corporation To permit relocation of sales office building approximately 13 ft. X 29 ft. upon a portion of the 4untington Harbour Beach Club property to serve as a "Yacht Club" facility. The subject property is located on the north side of Warner Avenue in the R1 Single Family Resi- dence District. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Larry Karns, Weatherly Bay Home Owners Association submitted a list of conditions that the Commodore of the Yacht Club, Huntington Harbour Corpora- tion, and he had agreed to. Mr. Don Byrnes, representing the applicant, stated he agreed to the conditions. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71 -6 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. When the City of Huntington Beach creates a zone for this type of use, the property owner shall apply for a zone change. 2. The applicant shall comply with all regulations relative to firewall and setback. 3. The exterior shall be maintained in harmony with the area on all sides, specifically the west wall. 4. Remove the gate in the line to assure no trespassing after construction is complete and replace the gate with chain link fencing. -5- 4/20/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 20, 1971 - Page No. 6 5. There shall be no amplified music. 6. The club house shall not be used for social gatherings. 7. There shall be restrictions on children or teenage meetings without,control-and/or_supervision. ROLL CALL VOTE:i- AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter,, -Slates, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-23 Apvlicant: , Donald` L.- Byrnes, To permit alteration and expansion of an existing -Beach Club house for Huntington Harbour. The subject property is located north of Warner Avenue, approxi- mately 100 feet east of Sceptre Lane, in the R1 Single Family Resi- dence District. 4 - The Chairman read the re- quest and opened the-hearing:to the audience. My,. -Don Byrnes, represent- ing the applicant, explained the request. `F • There was no one to speak in opposition to the request. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-23 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The parking ratios as established under Use Variance No. 505 shall be complied with. 2.� When a zone is established permitting this kind of use is adopt- ed, the property owner shall submit a zone change application requesting such zoning. FOR THE REASONS: 1. The present facilities are not functional or adequate to pro- perly serve the club members and the community. 2. The use is existing and the expansion,is confined within the area of the present club -facility, and parking is adequate. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-21 'Marvin Marvin R. Haney DBt""Scrubby Bear To�permit a travel trailer and recreational vehicle park to be established.on the total block. -6- 4/20/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 20, 1971 Page No. 7 The subject property is located oii .i tot a I block boijiltled by 13th Street on the north, llth Street on the soutli, Walnut Avenue on the east and Pacific Coast Ilighway on the wept. The property is zoned C3 General Hi siness District and R4 Multiple Family Residence District. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. The Staff showed vu-graphs of the subject area. Marvin Haney, applicant, ad- dressed the Commission and stated that there were presently inadequate facilities near the beach for this type of use. Mr. Haney stated that he is requesting a ten year period for this use as the property owner does not wish to develop the property until a later date. _ Commissioner Higgins questioned the time limit that would be placed on the length of stay for the campers and stated that he was concerned about people liv- ing there throughout the summer. Mr. Haney stated there would be a two -week limitation and that statistics show that this type of facility is generally used by older people rather than teenagers. Commissioner Duke stated he feels there is a need for this type of facility; however, he is con- cerned about traffic conditions and would like to see pictures of existing uses such as this. A field trip was planned for the Commissioners and applicant to visit existing facilities of this type. Mr. Don Wichner of 217A 12th St., Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and stated he feels we need this type of facility but it should not be located in residential area. Mr. Bennett, adjacent property owner, spoke in opposition of the location for this type of facility. Mr. Galkin addressed the Com- mission, and stated he feels there would be traffic conjestion due to pedestrian traffic created by this use. Mr. Mills stated he feels this use should be located in a more suitable area and that there would be a litter problem and devalutation of the surrounding area. Mr. R. Fisher addressed the Commission and stated he is in favor of the request and that we need recreational development in the beach area. Mr. Cummings addressed the Commission and stated that he feels the present zoning is good and that a facility of this type should be located at a different and more suitable location. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held pertaining to the number of people this use would allow, beach -7- 4/20/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 20, 1971 Page No. 8 access, the field trip, etc. Commissioner Duke felt more information was needed. tt 1 w . - - ­ , Commissioner Bazil stated he concurs -with Commissioner Duke and is concerned whether this will be a first class facility. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-21 TO THE MAY 4, 1971 MEETING,WITH,THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins NOES: None, ., ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Porter requested that the Staff provide locations of existing facilities of this type which the Commission may visit on a field trip. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-10 Al2plicant:, Jack, A:,•Pfeifer In Conjunction -With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION,NO:`71-22 Applicant: Jack A. Pfeifer To,permit the division of a 120 ft. -X 135-ft:—parcel of- land- into two separate parcels. One being 55 ft. X 135 ft. or 7425 sq. ft. and.the•other being 60 ft. X 135 ft. or 8100 ,sq. -ft. -of -lot -area in lieu of the .requirement that all parcels_have•60 ft -of frontage'.-, The=subject property is located north of Alhambra Avenue, approximately 150.2 feet east of the centerline of Silver Lane, in the R2 Two -Family Residence District. _ The.Chairman read the re- quest and opened the hearing -to the audience: ,Mr: Jim Hunt, Pioneer Re- alty, representing,the applicant, stated he feels this request is consistent with the -surrounding area. There was no one to speak in opposition of the request. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. n Commission discussion fol- lowed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-22 FOR THE REASON: 1. This request is consistent with the surrounding area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-10 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: -8- 4/20/71 - PC 0 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 20, 1971 Page No. 9 1. The parcels will be similar with surrounding parcels. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-10 - APPEAL Applicant: Stanley Fann To permit: 1) a portion (83) spaces) of the required 116 parking spaces for a 350 seat theatre to be the parking spaces which are presently assigned or required for the existing and proposed retail shops; 2) a portion of the 8200 sq. ft. retail structure to be constructed within 16 ft. of the front property line in lieu of the max- imum building encroachment of 25 ft. from the front property line. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 71-11 - APPEAL Applicant: Stanley Fann To permit the construction of the following: 1) a 350 seat theatre; 2) approximately 8200 sq. ft. of additional retail shop area; and, 3) an 800 sq. ft. take-out restaurant. The subject property is located within an existing shopping center at the northwest corner of Warner Avenue and Springdale Street, in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing on both items to the audience. Mr. Stanley Fann applicant, addressed the Commission and explained changes that had been made pertaining to the encroachment into the required setback and overlap of parking spaces. He stated that there was no longer an encroachment into the setback and the overlap of parking spaces is now 40 spaces. Mr. Palin, Staff member, gave calculations on the parking layout of the new plan and stated that the number of overlapped parking spaces is 65. Mr. Fann stated that the of- fices close before the theatre opens so 20 spaces allowed for office could be used for theatre parking and that on Sat- urday and Sunday afternoons theatre customers are mostly child- ren whose parents drop them off and do not park. Commissioner Porter asked if there will be a sign indicating theatre parking directing traffic to the rear of the buildings and if exterior light- ing of the theatre would be directed onto the adjacent res- idences. Mr. Fann advised that no light will be directed across the channel onto homes. Mr. Kimmel, nearby property owner, stated he was concerned that there would be insufficient parking. Mrs. Hilton, nearby property owner, stated that the center creates noise and parking pro- blems. -She also stated that she is opposed to illuminating signs and that the take-out restaurant and sign is not attrac- tive. -9- 4/20/71 - PC Minutes: H. B.-Planning Commission Tuesday, April_ 20, 1971 Page No. 10 Mr. David Beatty stated he is in favor of the theatre, that, there is a need for a facility of this type,`arid that he'hopes the traffic problems will be solved. Mr. Fann stated that he is proposing'to-_plantr200 pine trees on the County Flood Control pro- perty. He also stated that there will be no flashing lights; signs will be no higher than,the,,existing Baskin -Robbins sign which is 25 ft. in height and -the `sign for the chicken take-out restaurant will conform to the architecture of the center. " Mr. Dave Carlberg addressed the Commission in opposition to the proposal -and -was concerned with the possible parking problems. } _ There being no further com- ment, the,hearinfwas closed: Commission discussion was held. Commissioner Porter stated he feels 90° parking along the main drive should`be discouraged. A MOTION WAS -MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED,BY,KERINS TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-10 FOR THE REASONS 1, A 50% reduction of the required parking spaces will set a dan- gerous precedent, 2. The 115jparking spaces in the rear,_are,not"easily accessible. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Kerins, Porter, Higgins , NOES: Bazil, Duke,, ti ABSENT: Miller - - THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY KERINS_TO:APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-11 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING"CONDITIONS:- 1. Development shall conform to plot plan approved on March 24, 1971, by the Board of Zoning Adjustments," J 2. Elevations and landscape plans shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments; prior to issuance of building permits. 3. A precise plan for driveway location-along-Warner_Avenue shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department. 4. The applicant- shall. comply with all conditions of approval for Use Permit, No. 68-15.� 5. Signing for -the parcel shall be submitted to the Board of Zon- ing Adjustments for approval and should be in continuity with the existing structures. i 6. All applicable conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. FOR THE REASON: i 1. Uses requested are permitted by ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Kerins, Porter,,Higgins,;B-azil, Duke -10- 4/20/71 - PC s Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 20, 1971 Page No. 11 NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-7 Applicant: James B. Beauchamp To permit a change of zone from R5 Office -Professional District and R2 Two Family Residence District to C4 Highway Commercial District with a 50 f t. set- back from the ultimate right-of-way line. The subject pro- perty is located on the east side of Beach Blvd., approximately 800 feet north of Ellis Avenue. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. The Acting Secretary advised that two letters signed by 55 persons and 11 persons opposing the request had been received by the Planning Department. Mr. Don Jones, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the re- quest. He requested a continuance to allow time to meet with the property owners who signed a petition opposing the request. Mr. Jones also advised that there would be no loud speakers. Mr. Jefferson, nearby property owner, addressed the Commission and stated he was opposed to the parking problems, lights, and noise that the use would create. Mr. Robison addressed the Com- mission and stated he concurs with Mr. Jefferson. Colleen Selanders addressed the Commission and stated her opposition to the lights, noise, and insufficient parking. Judy Roy addressed the Commis- sion and stated she objects to the uglyness and noise of this use. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commissioner Porter stated he feels this use will not improve the area. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO DENY ZONE CASE NO. 71-7 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This is not a proper location for this type of facility and will not improve this area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Slates, Kerins, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. SITE PLAN NO. 71-1 Applicant: Far West Services DBA The Plankhouse To permit construction of a restaurant and on -sale liquor in the C2 Community Business District. The subject property is located on the south of -11- 4/20/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 20, 1971 Page No. 12 Warner Avenue and east of Springdale Street. The Chairman read the re- quest. The Acting Secretary advised that the'Police Department had reviewed the application and recom- mended approval. Discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE SITE PLAN NO'. 71-1 FOR THE REASON: 1. The use would not be detrimental to -the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: = AYES: Bazil, Higgins,, Porter-, Slates, Kerins, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED., *111 SCELLANEOUS : CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION,NO. 70-7 - Appeal to the Board of Zoning - -_- — - -'-` Adjustments' action March 31, 1971, to require slumpstone wall material. Applicant: C. Michael r To permit the construction of a mobilehome park on approximately 15.35 acres of land in the R2 District. The subject property is lo- cated between Slater_Avenue,and Speer Avenue, 282 ft. west of Beach Blvd. Jim Palin, Staff'member, explained the Planning Commisssion's and Board of Zoning Adjust- ments' action on this request. He stated'that_the applicant had proposed clinging ivy and it was felt,,py the Board that in time, the ivy would create a maintenance problem and perhaps become un- sightly. Discussion was held by the Commission." Dan McFarland, Staff member, stated that the Board of Zoning Adjustments felt the ivy was not a durable material. Mr. Jones, applicant, ad- vised that the cost of constructing this wall would be increased by $8,000 if slumpstone were required. Commissioner Bazil advised that slumpstone material would create approximately a $75 invest- ment per mobilehome-space. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE MATERIAL TO BE SLUMPSTONE, SPLIT FACE, OR EQUIVALENT, FOR THE REASON: 1. This has been the policy of the Planning Commission. THE MOTION AND SECOND WERE WITHDRAWN. Mr. Reynolds, Planning Director, advised that more expensive materials are usually used -12- 4/20/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 20, 1971 Page No. 13 x 4 to make up for a lack of design, and that landscaping, etc. could be used in lieu of more expensive materials. Mr. Palin stated he feels the design of the wall should be improved if plain block is used. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE ACTION OF THE REVIEW OF CONDI- TIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-7 TO THE STUDY SESSION OF APRIL 271, 1971. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. MASTER PLAN STUDY AREA "A" Master Plan of Land Use generally bounded on the north by Gar- field Avenue, on the east by the Santa Ana River, on the south by the Pacific Ocean, on the west by Beach Blvd., and on the northwest by the proposed Route 1 Freeway. Jere Murphy, Staff member, ex- plained proposed revisions to be made to the Master Plan of Land Use. It was the consensus that this item should be set for public hearing. I Richard A. Harlow Acting Secretary THUERE,BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, ,THE M T IN WAS OURNED . Roger Slates Chairman -13- 4/20/71 - PC