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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-25MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY. JANUARY 25. 1972 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONER PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil, Duke, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins Slates TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7703 Subdivider: La Cuesta 15,7 lots on 37.24 acres of land located on the south side of Banning Avenue, west of Brookhurst Street. The Commission reviewed the revised layout as submitted by the developer. Commissioner Kerins stated that this plan was an improvement over the previous submittal. Michael Jagger, representing the developer, explained the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 77C3 AS AMENDED UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The tentative map received January 21, 1972, shall be the approved layout. 2. The width of Brookhurst Street adjacent to lots 10 through 14 shall be 65 ft. as shown on the tentative map. 3. The configuration of lot #32 shall be changed to abut "G" Street. 4. A plan showing,the layout of the house and wall locations on lots 31, 32, and 33 shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits. The intent of this condition is to review the relationship ,of the house and wall on such lots as viewed from "G" Street. S. The design of the block walls along the arterial highways shall be approved by the Planning Department and Department of Public Works. 6. A planter shall be provided at the intersection of Bushard Street and Brookhurst Street. 7. The planter areas along the arterial highways shall be constructed and landscaped by the developer to Department of Public Works and Planning Department requirements. Such areas shall be included within the street right-of-way. -1- 1/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 25, 1972 Page No. 2 8. All oil equipment shall be removed and all oil wells shall be abandoned according to Division of Oil and Gas regulations. 9. A 6 f t'. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the exterior side lot line of all residential lots. 10. The Planning Department shall approve the house locations on all lots. The intent of this condition is to minimize the conflict caused when a lot has a common lot lines with more than one lot. 11. All standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Kerins, Duke, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, introduced the Metropolitan Water District proposal to acquire a utility corridor and switchyard. The Master Plan for Area "C" was used to show the relationship of the proposal,to the surrounding city area. Two representatives from the Metropolitan Water District addressed the Commission and made a presentation on the Bolsa Island utility easement and switching yard. Albert Hovance, Metropolitan Water District representative, commented on the future development of Bolsa property regarding water supply for the area. Mr. Hovance stated that additional fill would be required for the corridor. Also, that the Metro- politan Water District will comply with all beautification for the area. Mr. Hovance further informed the Commission that Metropolitan Water District will provide a green belt of approximately 400 ft.' in width through the Bolsa Properties rather than just a utility easement. Commission discussion was held. By unanimous decision the Commission instructed the City Attorney to contact Signal Properties, Incorporated, expressing their concern and opposition to the Metropolitan Water District project'in the Bolsa area as the project is now planned. The City Attorney was further instructed to request that Signal Properties, Incorporated, not close their land negotiation with Metropolitan Water District on the project for at least 90 days to enable the Commission to examine the ecological impact and other aspects of this project as it relates to the people of Huntington Beach. The Commission further directed the staff to put this item on the February 1, 1972 agenda for a status report. -2- 1/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 25, 1972 Page No. 3 ZONE CASE NO. 71-39 (Referred back to Planning Commission Applicant: Derby Land Company by City Council A change of zone from R1 Single Family Residence District to R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Newland Street and Talbert Avenue. The Planning Director reviewed said zone change with the Commission. Mr. Reynolds informed the Commission that the City Council referred the zone change back because they were concerned with the Commission's recommendation relative to the maximum density of 10 units per gross acre. Commissioner Bazil stated that if subject property is not developed as one project he is not in favor of the proposal. Mr. Bazil further pointed out that no zone change should be granted unless one application is submitted on the entire parcel. Ron Jackson, representing Kaufman and Broad, stated that he agrees with the requirement that it should be developed as one parcel, although they would like to have a density of 12 units per acre. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71739 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. A density of 10 units per acre is too great a density for this development. 2. The subject property is adjacent to an R1 Single Family Residence development. 3. Said proposal would represent poor planning if said parcel is divided into two separate parcels. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Boyle, Duke, Porter, Higgins NOES: Bazil ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. MINORITY REPORT: Commissioner Bazil stated that the reason or voting against the denial was that he would like to see continuance of said zone case, to give the applicant an opportunity to file a new application on the entire parcel. Also, that this is a logical area for the proposed development. ZONE CASE NO. 71-20 - Initiated by the Planning Commission Referred back by the City Council to reconsider modifications. A change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District and R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located approximately 200 ft. south of Warner Avenue and approximately 920 ft. east of Bolsa Chica Street. -3- 1/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 25, 1972 Page No. 4 Slides were shown of the subject property. Mr. Reynolds, Planning Director, informed the Commission that the City Council, at their last meeting, reviewed Zone Case No. 71-20 and referred the matter back as the property owner had requested. 1.8 acres of the subject property.is to remain R3 to allow an averaging of densities on the property. George Kachickas, property owner, stated that an RI development was not feasible for this property and that he would prefer to develop his property as R2 and R3. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-20 AREA "L" FOR AN R2 ZONE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The R2 zone allows 14.5 units per acre, which may be increased to 16 units per acre if developed as a planned residential development; thus, permitting greater flex- ibility. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Kerins, Duke, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Amendment to the Planned Residential Development Ordinance. The Commission discussed suggested amendments to the Planned Residential Development Ordinance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE STANDARDS FOR ADOPTION AT THE FEBRUARY 8, 1972 STUDY SESSION MEETING. ALSO, THAT THE STAFF SHOULD PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT INCORPORATING SAID STANDARDS AND TO BRING SAID AMENDMENT BACK FOR APPROVAL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Kerins, Duke, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Small lot survey - Edwards Street and Ellis Avenue The Commission discussed the problem of small lots within the non-structural blight area in the vicinity of Edwards Street and Ellis Avenue - the proposed site of Huntington Central Park. It was their consensus that a report be submitted to the City Council of their findings within the area. The Commission noted that numerous lots are being sold by a number of realtors in the area for use as building sites and establishment of horse stables. The Commission was -4- 1/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 25, 1972 Page No. 5 concerned with the problem these sales will create for the City as it may encumber acquisition of the property for the Central Park. The Commission also requested that a letter be sent to the Board of Realtors to request that they cooperate with the city's endeavor to create the Central City Park by not advertising these small lots as areas where people establish horse stables. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO TRANSMIT A REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDING ACQUISITION OF THE SMALL LOTS WITHIN PHASE III OF THE CENTRAL PARK. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Kerins, Duke, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. The staff was also directed to write a letter to the Board of Realtors asking their cooperation by not advertising these small lots as areas where people may keep horses. DISCUSSION: Award of Merit The Commission discussed the award o merit for the William Lyon Development Company pertaining to subdivision wall which was constructed at the southwest corner of Slater Avenue and Edwards Street. It was a consensus of the Commission that said wall was commend- able but not meritorious. No action was taken. DISCUSSION: League of California Cities Institute for Planning Commissions Commissioner Slates, Commissioner Bazil, and Chairman Porter informed the Secretary of the attendance for the League of California Cities on February 22 through February 25, 1972. DISCUSSION - CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL STUDY: Jere Murphy, Associate Tanner, made a presentation of Stuay outline to determine changes that should be made to the land use pattern of the lower portion of the central industrial area. Mr. Murphy spoke on freeways, 3rd Phase of Central Park, oil producing areas, the M1 development standards and the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was the consensus of the Commission to adopt said work outline. DISCUSSION: ZONE CASE NO. 71-42 - Classic Development Jere Murphy, Associate Planner reviewed with the Commission the Master Plan as adopted in 1965,the proposed master plan and zone change, existing land use and street situation as to Ellis Avenue re -alignment and Huntington Street, Mr. Murphy pointed out that a precise plan of street alignment should be initiated regardless of the zone change action. Mr. Murphy pointed out that this presentation, was for information only. -5- 1/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 2S, 1972 Page No. 6 INFORMATION: MEADOWLARK AIRPORT Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, informed the Commission that the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission wishes to adopt the existing zoning as a comprehensive land use plan for Meadowlark Airport. The Commission discussed their concern of studies presently under way around the airport and the City Council's direction that a study be performed to determine the future of said airport. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO RELATE SAID CONCERN TO THE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION BEFORE THEY TAKE ACTION TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Kerins, Duke, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary reviewed with the Commission a plan for a Planned Residential Development on property located at the northwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Graham Street. He stated that this plan was submitted to be heard in conjunction with Zone Case No. 71-40. The Commission reviewed the preliminary layout of said development. - A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO ADVISE THE APPLICANT OF THE NEED TO REVIEW A DEVELOPMENT PLAN PRIOR TO THE ACTION ON ZONE CASE NO. 71-40; ALSO, THAT SAID PLAN WOULD HAVE TO COMPLY WITH ALL NEW.DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Kerins, Duke, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. K. A. Reynolds Secretary Marcus M. Porter Chairman -6- 1/2S/72 - PC