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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.
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Tuesday, March 14, 1972
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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.
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Tuesday, March 14, 1972
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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.
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Tuesday, March 14, 1972
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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
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