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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-05-25MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic centvi- Huntington Beacti, Cali I'ornia TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1971 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: C014MISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Slates, Miller, Duke, Kerins None DISCUSSION: TOWN LOT STUDY The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this study was not completed; therefore, it would be rescheduled for a later meeting. DISCUSSION: USE PERMIT NO. 69-33 (a) Mr. Ray Elman, represent - Applicant - Huntington Shorecliffs ing the applicant, re- quested that the applicant be allowed to locate conventional type mobilehomes in lieu of the mobilehome units with unique exterior construction as was agreed to at a previous meeting when Use Permit No. 70-6 was approved. Mr. Elman informed the Commission that the principal reason for this request is that they have an obligation to advise their prospective residents of the proposed freeway scheduled to go through a portion of the mobilehome park which has led to customer resistance to purchasing in this area. Mr. Elman stated that they are requesting relief from this'commit- ment because there has been only one such unit purchased to date; therefore, the market demand does not warrant further investment by the present operator. The Commission reviewed the pro- posal. It was their consensus that the applicant should submit revised plans showing this proposal for a new layout including tree placement, lot configuration and how the units will be placed on the lot. ; DISCUSSION: Bob Burbank, representing Southern California Edison ompany, informed the Commission that they will be re- placing existing poles with fewer tall gray overheAd poles along Slater and Edwards. Mr. Burbank stated that these 66 KV line replacements will be used for the Ellis -Slater substation. DISCUSSION: PROPOSED MASTER PLAN REVISIONS AND ZONING STUDY. Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, reviewed the proposed master plan revisions and zoning study at the south- east corner of Goldenwest Street, Edinger Avenue and the area north of the Huntington Center. Mr. Murphy informed the Com- mission that these areas are a part of Study Area "B". The Commission reviewed the proposal and instructed the staff to amend the Master Plan to reflect commercial use for the southeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Edinger Avenue to initiate commercial zoning_while the land owner submits an overall plan for the area. Also, that the staff prepare an in-depth study of possible uses in the area of the Huntington Center. DISCUSSION: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-10 - DEFINITIONS Said amendment proposes to add definitions to S.9700 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The various definitions relate to the following: Automobile Accessory Dealers and Repair; Camp Car, Motor Home, Camber, or Tent Trailer; Conditional Exception; Mobilehomejand related uses; and Travel and Utility Trailer. ? -1- 5/25/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 25, 1971 ; Page No. 2 The Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this code amendment was scheduled for a public hearing on June- 1, 1971. - i DISCUSSION: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-11 - Service Stations Standards - - Said amendment proposes to add Article 948, Service Station Standards (Special Commercial De- velopments)=: ----Said- standards --were -adopted by the Planning Commission and are referred to as the Service Station Standards of July 21, 1970. _- -- ---- ------ - ---The Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment. It was their consensus that the service station standards should be adopted in ordinance form rather than by minute action as was previously done by the Commission. Also, the Commission requested that Section 9482 C (4) be amended to include a provision-stating"that rear entry -bays are encouraged in all instances.-- The Acting Secretary inform- ed the Commission that-thi-s-"code amendment was scheduled for public hearing on June 1, 1971. DISCUSSION:. -CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-12 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. - Said amendment proposes to restructure and modify Article 973, Miscellaneous Provisions, Re- structuring has been to divide this Article into three main sections; All land Uses, Residential Uses, and Commercial, Professional and Industrial Uses. Modifications were to the Height Limitations, Exempted Uses,_Right-of-Way Dedication, Installation of Improve- ments, Underground Utilities, Screening of Rooftop Mechanical Fea- tures, Temporary Uses, and Wall Requirements for Professional; Commercial and -Industrial Uses. �► A letter submitted by the Southern California -Edison Company, suggesting -possible changes to the proposed amendment was read by the Secretary. _ The Commission`reviewed the suggested changes. It -was the consensus of the Commission that Section 9732.2 -- Wall -requirements - should include an addi- tional statement as follows: When a wall is exposed to a public area such as a parking lot, -particular attention shall be given to material and -design of said wall and the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments shall approve any height above 6 feet. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission--that-the code amendment is scheduled for public hear- ing on June 1, 1971. DISCUSSION: PROPOSAL TO REZONE 18.63 acres of'land located north of Slater Avenue, east of Goldenwest Street from RA and M1 to Mii . Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, made a presentation of said proposal. Mr. Murphy stated that thi; zone case was initiated by the Commission. Various proposals=were shown for the subject property. Mr. Murphy further pointed out tliat there is an excessive amount of peat on the property. F I -2- 5/25/71 - BZA Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 25, 1971 Page No. 3 The Secretary informed the Com- mission of the desire to improve the layout of the city yard by providing a buffer and to have frontage on both Gothard Street and Slater Avenue. lie further informed them that this zone case is scheduled for public hearing on June 1, 1971 DISCUSSION: LOCATION CRITERIA FOR CAR WASHES Discussion pertaining to car washes and their location was held. Chairman Slates stated that he prefers all applications involving car washes be sent on to the Commission for review. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE STANDARDS FOR CAR WASHES SEPARATELY FROM SERVICE STATIONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Slates, Miller, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. K. A. Reynol Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, - THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO INFORMAL MEETING AT THE JOLLY OX. Chairman -3- 5/25/71 - BZA