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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Iiuntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1972 - STUDY SESSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Slates, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Boyle,
Higgins.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Corrections were noted in the Minutes
for the April 18, 1972 and March 28, 1972 meetings. Therefore
the Planning Commission did not accept such minutes. Also the
acceptance of the March 21, 1972 meeting was deferred to another
meeting.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE M1-A DISTRICT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vu-graphs were shown to the
Commission regarding setback and yard requirements previously
approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments for development
within the M1-A District as a comparison with requirements of
the ordinance code. Vu-graphs were also shown on the proposed
revision pertaining to landscaping requirements, front and
exterior side yard setbacks, interior side yard setbacks, trucking
and loading facilities and through traffic west of McFadden Avenue.
The following items and requirements
were discussed by the Planning Commission: Landscaping along
interior property lines, 15 gallon trees within parking area,
loading facilities when facing a local street, front and exterior
side yards on one acre lots.
Mr. Lusk concurred with the
proposed revisions and requirements.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND
SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A CODE
AMENDMENT ON THE AFOREMENTIONED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND SET SAME
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Boyle, Higgins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE
AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO SET CODE AMEND-
MENT NO. 72-10 FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Boyle, Higgins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Minutes: If. B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 23, 1972
Page No. 2
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE
AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO WRITE A LETTER TO
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, EXPRESSING THEIR APPRECIATION FOR THEIR
COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER AND ACCEPT THEIR OFFER TO RECOMMEND
CHANGES IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONES WHERE APPROPRIATE.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Boyle, Higgins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
RECONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM RONALD MONTGOMERY TO PERMIT TWO
12) SAND BEACHES WITHIN TRACT NO 6808 (HUNTINGTON HARBOUR)
Ron Montgomery, representing
Huntington Harbour Corp., explained the proposal. Mr. Montgomery
submitted various drawings of the proposed 2 sand beach areas and
and reviewed with the Commission this concept of providing beach
areas. Mr. Montgomery stated that there would be a minimum 10
foot dry beach at all times which would be provided by the construc-
tion of bulkhead on the lot.
The Commission reviewed the
proposal.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL
AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO APPROVE SAID REQUEST SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. The applicant shall submit an Administrative Review application
for approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins
NOES: Kerins
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE McMICHAEL CO., INC.
The Planning Commission
received a letter from the McMichael Co. Inc., requesting relief
of a portion of condition #4 pn Tentative Tract Map No 7442
requiring construction of a wall setback 10 ft. from R/W line
with landscaping between two lots within said tract.
Dennis Foster, J. W. McMichael
Co., explained said proposal and stated that the wall cannot
set back 10 feet because of an existing oil well.
The commission reviewed
the request.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TI1AF THE WALL MAY BE CONSTRUCTED
AT PROPERTY LINE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. The Board of Zoning Adjustments shall approve landscaping
plan which shall incorporate large trees in the Front yards
of the adjacent lots.
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Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 23, 1972
Page No. 3
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Boyle, Higgins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRILD.
SUGGESTED REVISION TO CONDITION # 21 OF THE STANDARD CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACTS:
The Commission reviewed the
suggested revision to condition #21. The Acting Secretary
pointed out that when adopting the Standard Conditions of
Approval on April 25th, there was some discussion as to the
interpretation of this condition; therefore, the staff was
instructed to review and clarify the requirement.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND
SECONDED BY SLATES TO REVISE CONDITION #21 TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
A decorative masonry wall shall
be constructed to City specifications along lots siding or
backing onto property zoned or intended to be zoned for
professional, commercial or industrial use. Said wall shall
be six (6) feet high, constructed of a least six (6) inch block
and when held under the same ownership,such wall shall be
located on the property zoned or intended to a zoned for
professional, commercial or industrial use. The height of said
wall shall be such that the top will be six (6) feet above the
highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common
property line on the professional, commercial or industrial
side of the wall. Measurements shall be taken at any given point
along said wall. This requirement shall pertain to all parcels;
including numbered lots, those labeled "Not A Part" and/or those
parcels not within the subdivision but held under the same
ownership as the property being subdivided.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Boyle, Higgins
NOES: None
ABSENT: NONE
THE MOTION CARRIEll.
RESOLUTION NO 1090
The Planning Commission reviewed
a resolution regarding the adoption of a street alignment for
future streets south of Warner Avenue and east of Bolsa Chica
Street.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND
SECONDED BY KERINS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1090 AND RECOMMEND
ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Boyle, Kerins, Porter, Iliggins
NOES: Slates, Basil
A}3SENT - Nine
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 1091
The Planning Commission reviewed
a resolution regarding the adoption of a street alignment for
the easterly extension of "HIP" Drive within Tentative Tract
No. 7692, to terminate in a cul-de-sac.
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Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 23, 1972
Page No. 4
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE
AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 1091 AND RECOMMEND
ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Boyle, Higgins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
DISCUSSION: PRELIMINARY TRAILS ELEMENT
The Planning Director made a ,
presentation of the Preliminary Trails Element. Mr. Reynolds
stated that this preliminary plan was for recreational trails
which is an element to the Master Plan. Also, that this plan
proposes the development of bicycle, equine and jogging trails.
Mr. Reynolds informed the Commission that this item was put
together by various committees and citizen groups.
Vu-graphs were shown of
the proposal.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL
AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET THE
PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Boyle, Higgins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION:
The Commission received a
memo from Bill Hartge, City Engineer, regarding the Environmental
Impact of the following Arterial Highway Financing Program projects:
AHFP #551 Hamilton Ave. - Newland St. to Brookliurst St.
AHFP
#623
Newland
St.
- Indianapolis Ave. to Yorktown Ave.
AHFP
#621
Mansion
Ave.
- Goldenwest St.
to Main St.
AHFP
#608
Gothard
St.
- Warner Ave. to
Edinger Ave.
AHFP
#606
Garfield
Ave.
- Goldenwest St.
to Beach Blvd.
AHFP
#620
Magnolia
St.
- Hamilton Ave.
to Pacific Coast Highway
The Commission reviewed and
considered the Environmental Impact of said Arterial Highway Financing
Program.
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND
SECONDED BY KERINS THE COMMISSION ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS
FOR EACH BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Bazil, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins
NOES: Porter
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
THERE B1iING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, TIII" MEETING ADJOURNED.
K. A. Reynolds M. M. Porter
Secretary Chairman
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