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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-03-14MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1972 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Slates, Duke, Porter, Kerins,Boyle, Higgins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil NOTE: A TAPE'RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-5 - Continued from March 7, 1972 Applicant: James'Flo'yd - Urbanetics To allow changes to be made to the building elevations of a 286 unit apartment development previously approved by the city. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Edwards Street and Warner Avenue"in"the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District,' The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this case was continued from the last meeting'in order'that the applicant submit new elevation plans for the 286 unit apartment development. Dan McFarland, Building Department, made a presentation comparing the old and new elevations. Mr. Ed Mulch, representing the applicant, explained the proposed veneer. COMMISSIONER PORTER: Commissioner Porter arrived at 2:10 P.M. and assumed his duties. Mr. Parker, representing Urbanetics, stated they are trying to make the apartments as attractive as possible without the diversification of building materials as shown on the original elevations. Commission discussion followed. The Commission felt that two members of'the Commission should be appointed to a committee to resolve problems which.exist on the exterior design of said project.' Chairman Porter appointed Commissioner Higgins and Commissioner Duke to serve on said committee. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO PROCEED WITH FINISHING THE STUCCO AND TEX COAT ON THE EXTERIAL PORTION OF THE BUILDING ONLY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 3/14/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 14, 1972 Page No. 2 COMMISSIONER SLATES: Commissioner Slates arrived at 2:35 P.M. and assumed his duties. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO CONTINUE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-5 TO MARCH 28, 1972 STUDY SESSION FOR -FURTHER REVIEW. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil ABSTAINED: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7572 Subdivider: Classic Development The subject property is located 660 ft. north of Ellis Avenue approximately 660 ft. west of Newland Street. - James Palin, Associate Planner, reviewed the placement of homes on Lots 1, 36, 44, 45, and•53 and an irrigation and landscape plan for the end of the culs-de-sac pursuant to conditions 2 and 3 of approval for said tract on October 19; 1971. The Commission reviewed the plans. It was a consensus that the landscaping plans, the masonry wall and placement of the house on lot 1 be approved as shown. Also, that a greater setback should be provided on lots 36, 44, 45, and 53 or single story houses should be constructed on subject lots. It was a consensus of the Commission to continue this review until revised plans are submitted by the developer. ­ FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7289 Subdivider: Wm. Lyon Development Company Review of Elevations �= Dan McFarland reviewed the elevations with the Commission. A representative for Wm. Lyon Company, explained the proposal regarding the eleva- tions and landscaping. Commission discussion followed. It was a consensus of the Commission that the developer may proceed with construction and that the elevations on Warner Avenue be approved. The Planning Commission requested that trees of at`least 15 gallon size be planted inside the fence along Warner Avenue. -2- 3J14f72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 14, 1972 Page No. 3 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-19 Specific Plan The intent being to renumber Article 985 to Article 904 and•to establish a Specific Plan procedure that will permit: 1) innovative developments that meet or exceed the intent of specific development standards of the zone in which they are permitted, 2) a mixture of land use on parcels that have more than one zone without regard to zone boundary when such property is zoned to permit such uses, 3) exceptions to the height limitation of any district subject to approval of a Specific Plan application, and 4) certain special uses, quasi -public uses and recreational uses, in any district within the City, subject to the approval of a Specific Plan application. The Acting Secretary made a presentation regarding the proposed code amendment (Specific Plan) Mr. Harlow stated that the intent and purpose of this code amendment is to establish a means of permitting flexibility in the development of real property and to protect the health, welfare and general well being of the citizens by satisfying the need to create a desirable living and working environment. Commissioner Slates submitted suggestions for the specific plan application. The Commission discussed the Specific Plan. It was their consensus to continue this item for further study and to get a legal opinion from the City Attorney regarding this matter. DISCUSSION: Amendment to Precise Plan of Street Alignment Located on the south side of Warner Avenue approximately 1000 ft. east of Bolsa Chica Street. It was a consensus of the Commission to continue action on this item to a later date. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-32 Equine Standards - Commercial Bob Vasquez, Assistant Planner, made a presentation and reviewed the proposed code amendment with the Commission. Ken Birkbeck, Orange County Health Department and Elmer Sandeling, developer of Corona Del Mar - Laguna Beach stables commented on the proposed code amendment and gave detailed and expert comment and stated that the amendment, as prepared, was a very good comprehensive set of standards. Mr. A. C. Marion and Mr. Williams, owners of existing stables also felt this proposed code amendment was a good set of standards but were concerned with the economic feasibility of the density for horses that is being suggested. -3- 3/14/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 14, 1972 Page No. 4 Roger Slates felt that commercial horse stables should only be located adjacent to established riding stables. Commissioner Higgins stated that a time limit of five years with a two or 3 year renewal should be imposed on all stables. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue this item for further study. LETTER TO PLANNING COMMISSION FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE The Planning Commission reviewed a letter submitted by the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce regarding development standards of the M1-A zone and -the relationship of these standards to the Huntington Beach Industrial Park. It was further recommended by the Chamber Committee that the M1 and M1-A zones be reviewed and updated in the near future. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. M. Porter Chairman Reynolds Secretary -4- 3/14/72 - PC