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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 1972 - STUDY SESSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Slates, Kerins.
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED:
DISCUSSION: An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
by Repealing Article 965 and adding a new Article 965
entitled, "Beach Recreational District".
The Acting Secretary suggested
that continuance of this matter be to a later date, pending
a futher study and consideration by the Administrator's
office.
It was the consensus of the
Commission to postpone this discussion to a later date for
the aforementioned reason.
DISCUSSION: Letter from Mansion -Hall Company, requesting
permission to construct a 40 foot free standing
tower for private T.V. and F.M. distribution system within
Tract No. 7155.
Mr. Palin, Associate Planner,
informed the Commission that a letter was received from
the applicant requesting a continuance on this matter due
to the illness of their representative.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE
AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO CONTINUE THIS MATTER TO AUGUST
19 1972, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Slates, Kerins.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO.7930
Subdivider: William I. Rousey
The request is to allow
18 lots on 3.38 acres of land. The subject property is
located 315 feet east of Beach Boulevard and south of Terry
Drive.
The Acting Secretary informed
the Commission that the staff recommends continuance of
Tentative Map No. 7930 to September 6, 1972, because the
Commission is without authority to approve said map until
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a Master Plan Amendment has been approved. Mr. Harlow stated that
this continuance will allow time for the City Council to hold a
public hearing on the Master Plan Amendment which is scheduled for
August 15th and same time a resolution effecting said Master Plan
will be adopted.
Mr. Rousey, developer, addressed the
Commission and stated that they would be constructing a 7 ft. high
separation wall between their property and the adjacent Lincoln
Mercury property with a 30 ft. setback.
Discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED
BY HIGGINS TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0.7930 TO SEPTEMBER 6TH
FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Slates, Kerins.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE
AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING FROM COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESI-
DENTIAL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Slates, Kerins.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
REVIEW: An approximate 15 minute presentation on a proposed Planned
Residential Development within Huntington Harbour.
Mr. Ed Hom, architect, addressed the
Commission and showed view -graphs of the proposed project in Huntington
Harbour. Mr. Hom informed the Commission that the proposed planned
residential development will consist of approximately 31 acres of
living area out of 47 acres of gross area. He further explained the
recreational areas, green belts, etc.
Mr. Ed Hom informed the Commission
that they are proposing to construct two 9 story buildings that will
be processed by a use permit application. It was noted that Section
931 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code allows such exceptions,
thus can consider tall buildings by that section of the code. No
action was taken at phis time.
DISCUSSION: Tentative Tract No.5613 - Alternate plot plan for
final Map No. 7313 recorded Narch 29, 1972, within
this subdivision which depicts four 2 bedroom units and four 3
bedroom units per lot in lieu of the eight 2 bedroom units per
lot previously approved for this subdivision.
Jim Palin, Associate Planner, reviewed
the alternate plan as submitted by the developer. Mr Palin explained
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the separation between units, calculations of phase I and
II for open space, percentage of ground floor areas and
parking spaces.
Paul Miller, representing
Sunbeam Homes, gave a brief background of the previously
approved map by the City of Huntington Beach. He stated
that purpose of this meeting was for the Commission to
approve this proposal for an additional bedroom. Eli
Miller, also representing Sunbeam Homes, further gave
reasons for the request. Hi C. Tan, architect, explained
the coverage of the building stating that more open space
will be provided if the alternate plan is approved.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Bazil stated that
he feels the developer should comply with the previously
approved plan. Commissioner Higgins stated that the
developer should continue with the project as originally
approved or start from scratch and comply with all require-
ments.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY BOYLE THAT THE DEVELOPER CONTINUE WITH THE PLAN
AS ORIGINALLY APPROVED OR SUBMIT A REVISED PLAN UNDER THE
USE PERMIT PROCEDURE.
AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. Substantial changes were made in the alternate plot
plan regarding open space within the project.
2. Building permits have expired.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Porter, Boyle Higgins.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Slates, Kerins.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Central Industrial Area - Master
Plan Study Area "B" Portion.
Discussion,of alternative land use plans and economics.
Ron Brown, Planning Aide, made
a presentation of the lower portion of the Central In-
dustrial Study - Alternate 4A, 4B and 4C.
The Commission discussed the
realignment of Ellis Avenue. It was the consensus of the
Commission to continue this item to a study session in
August.
RESOLUTION N061095
A Resolution of the Planning
Commission of the City of Huntington Beach, California
recommending to the City Council creation of tax relief
provision for industrial zoned property.
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The Acting Secretary suggested
that this item be postponed to the August 1st meeting in order
that a new draft be submitted.
DISCUSSION: Ken Reynolds, Punning Director, discussed with
the Commission the possibility of amending the
code to permit planned developments in the R4 District.
John Clark, representing Cedric
Sanders Development, addressed the Commission and requested
that the R4 be amended to allow Planned Development zone.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE
AND SECONDED'BY HIGGINS TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO AMEND THE
CODE TO PERMIT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE R4
DISTRICT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Slates, Kerins.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: Ken Reynolds, Planning Director, commented on
non -conforming use in the C3 zone. Mr. Reynolds
pointed out that Mr. Kiralla, applicant, requested permission
to construct an addition to a non -conforming residence in
the C3 zone, located at 1010 Ocean Avenue which exceeded
the limits of the code; therefore, the Commission could not
act on the request. The Commission instructed the staff to
advise the City Council of the situation and perhaps they
could take some action to allow the addition. Mr. Reynolds
advised the Commission that after researching the matter
it was determined that the Council was without authority
to act on the request.
Mr. Kiralla stated that he
should revise the plan to meet the code.
Discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL
AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF NOT TO TRANSMIT
THEIR PREVIOUS ACTION ON THIS MATTER TO THE CITY COUNCIL
BECAUSE THE COUNCIL WAS WITHOUT AUTHORITY TO TAKE ANY ACTION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Slates, Kerins.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: POLE SIGN REQUESTS
Commissioner Boyle requested
that all pole sign requests are to be submitted to the
Commission in their packets prior to the meeting, in order
that the Commission will have a chance to review all requests.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND
SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO ESTABLISH A POLICY THAT ALL APPLICATIONS
FOR POLE SIGNS BE SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION FOR REVIEW
IN THE PACKET PRIOR TO THE MEETING AND THAT SUCH REQUESTS
ARE NOT TO BE PRESENTED AS A MISCELLANEOUS ITEM WITHOUT
PRIOR NOTICE.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Slates, Kerins.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
SERVICE STATION ORDINANCE: The Commission instructed the
staff to contact the Irvine
Company to obtain a copy of their deed restrictions
regarding service station development.
DISCUSSION: Jim Palin, Associate Planner, discussed with
the Commission the construction of a sign for
the Yamaha at 19721 Beach Boulevard, (AR #72-4) and that
the applicant would like to install a helmet on top of the
existing sign.
It was the consensus of the
Commission that the helmet should be located below the
main sign between the poles. The applicant agreed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND
SECONDED BY HIGGINS THAT THE APPLICANT SHALL INSTALL THE
HELMET BELOW THE EXISTING SIGN BETWEEN THE TWO POLES.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Slates, Kerins.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION: The Commission received a letter submitted
by Mr. Marius Pape, requesting to change
the zone on parcel #6 and #7 on the north side of Ellis
Avenue and east of Huntington Street.
The Commission considered Mr.
Pape's proposal and directed the staff to consider subject
parcels with the Master Plan Study which is currently
under way.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND
SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INCLUDE PARCELS #6 AND #7 WITH THE
MASTER PLAN STUDY AND TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE LETTER.
COMMISSIONER BOYLE: Commissioner Boyle was excused from
the August 8th and August 15th meeting
by the Chairman.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
Ge..
K. A. Reynolds
Secretary
Marcus M. Porter
Chairman
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