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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-12MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, C1 iic Center Huntington Beach, California, TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 12, 1972 - ;',TUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PKESENT: Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Bazil COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Slates, Higgins NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. DISCUSSION: Orange County Flood Control District Huntington Beach Storm Drain Project Report and Environmental Impact Statement. The Secretary infokmed the Commission that Mr. Hartge, City Engineer, would discuss this item with them. Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:23 p.m. Mr. Hartge reviewed with the Commission a brief history on this project and prior Planning Commission discussion. He presented an alternate number five for the channel and stated that the cost of the pump station proposed by this plan will be borne by the Flood Control District. He further stated that there would be four steps required to implement this project: adoption of the Environmental Impact Statement, approval of a three -party agreement for acquisition of land, approval of the project plans and specifications by the Public Works Department Director, and adoption of the project plans and specifications by the City Council. Mr. Hartge then introduced Mike McDermott, project engineer for the Flood Control District. Mr. McDermott stated that this area had been under investi- gation for many years. He reviewed the five alternatives for the project and discussed the difference in design and location of each. Mr. McDermott said that plan "Alternate 5" is designed to improve the marsh and preserve the natural area. He indicated the capacity of the pumping station required by this plan is 550 cubic feet per second, that the ten foot high building would setback from Adams Avenue for adequate landscaping. Commissioner Boyle questioned the Maintenance of the marsh once it has been set aside as open space. Mr. Norm Worthy, Director of Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, indicated that the Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed the total concept and wanted to preserve the archeo- lo;ical site, the Newland House, and the marshes. He further stated that maintenance of the area will not be that great if the marsh is to remain natural. Commissioner Kerins asked the cost of the total project. Mr. Hartge, City Engineez, stated that the pump station would cost, approximately $700,000 and the channel from Adams Avenue to Yorktown Avenue would cost approximately $1,000,000. II(, alto utal.ad that the total project has about 30 acres. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO BE ADOPTEI) AT THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. -1- 9.12.72 PCSS Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19, 1972 Page 2 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Bazil NOES: none ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. PRECISE PLAN STREET ALIGNMENT To facilitate small lot consoli- dation of property located at the southeast corner of Gothard Street and Slater Avenue. Approximately 18.27 acres of land zoned M1-CD. Mr. Jim Palin, Planning Department, reviewed with the Commission the street alignment for the area and stated that Mr. Metzler, majority owner of the property - approximately 73% of the total acreage, had expressed a desire to have the City study a street alignment for subject property. Mr. Palin 'stated that EDA's funds may be available for the construction of streets and utilities for this site. Mr. Metzler addressed the Commission and indicated that if the City could get financing, he would be willing to dedicate the necessary land for the street. Commissioner Porter was optimistic about EDA funds being obtained. Commissioner Bazil stated that the Commission should take immediate action to precise plan the street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO SET A PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SLATER AVENUE; AND GOTHARD STREET FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. MWD ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Discussion of the Metro- politan Water District's Environmental Impact Statement on the Utility Corridor and Switch Yard in the Bolsa Chica area. Mr. Ken Reynolds, Planning Director, stated that the Commission must respond to the E.I.S. within 45 days or by October 1, 1972. The Commission questioned the length of the tidelands grant for Bolsa Island. Commissioner Kerins stated that the Commission should adopt a resolution requesting the Legislature to revoke the grant as M.W.D. has not submitted an Environmental Impact Statement on the project. Commissioner Bazil stated that construction of the desalting plant is imperative for the future water needs. fie indicated that this report is not for construction of a desalting plant but only for acquistton of right-of-way. Commint3 ionej r Wallin indicated Ghat once tho right-of-- way In obtained it would be difficult to require a relocation. Commissioner Boyle indicated that the 1965 Neel Study of earthquake faults in the area has been misquoted in the report and that the Commission should review the Neel Study its entirety. -2- 9.12.72 PC SS Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 12, 1972 Page 3 A_ MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION 1097 RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FORWARD A RESOLUTION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE REQUESTING REVOCATION OF THE TIDELANDS GRANT TO METROPOL- ITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates., Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY WALLIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 1098 TO BE DIRECTED TO THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT DISAPPROVING REPORT NO. 899 WITH ALL OF THE REASONS OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL, EXCLUDING THAT PORTION REFERENCING REVOCATION OF THE TIDELANDS GRANT. Commissioner Bazil indicated that he is in opposition to the location of the site as submitted but will be abstain- ing in the vote because he did not read the report. Also, his primary objection is to the location and route of the corridor and not the fact that this project will be supplying water. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSTAIN: Bazil ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Rezone southwest corner of Delaware Street and Ellis Avenue. A request from the City Council for the Commission to study the possibility of rezoning a parcel of property located at the southwest corner of Delaware Street and Ellis Avenue to Rl Low Density Residential. Mr. Harlow, Secretary, reviewed existing zoning and land - uses in the area. Mr. Harlow stated that the master plan has proposed an R2 or medium density for the subject property. He further discussed a brief history on Zone Case Nor. 72-209 72-21 and 72-22 which the Planning Commission denied in this general area. Commissioner Bazil indicated that this parcel should be an R2-PD which would permit about 12 units per acre, Mr. Wren, Huntington Beach Company, indicated that a reduction in the density is logical but to add further restric- tions on the property would impede development because the current drainage costs for development of the property would be approximately $53,000. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO REZONE IEX JRJT PROPERTY 1110 R2. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Kerins, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. -3-- 9.12.72 PC SS _Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 12, 1972 Page 4 CODE AMENDMENT N0, 72-12 Service Station Suffix Mr. Palin, Associate Planner, reviewed Code Amendment No. 72-12 with_the Commission. He stated that the Staff has proposed a three step approach to implement this code amend- ment. First adoption of the service station suffix "Article 94W Second, amend existing provisions of the code to remove all service stations from all commercial districts and third, amend Article 971 nonconforming provisions to require that all service stations comply with the amortization of Article 948. Mr. Palin outlined a number of corrections and additions to the code. Commissioner Wallin indicated some changes on Page 8, Line 16, changing the word "may" to "shall" and Page 12, Line 14 through 16, the reference to Director of Building and Safety. Richard Harlow, Secretary, stated that instead of the Building Director perhaps the Board of Zoning Adjustments should be the Board to review for compliance. Commissioner Wallin commended the Staff for its work on this project. Commissioner Porter inquired as to the use of the word "design" on Page 14, Line 10. It was recommended that building materials should be included in that paragraph. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WALLIN AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO SET CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-12 FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND ALSO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE IMPLEMENTING TOOLS AS SUGGESTED IN THE THREE STEP PROGRAM THAT WAS OUTLINED BY MR. PALIN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Kerins indicated that he would like to have a target date indicated on all items within the Planning Com- mission goals for 1972. Commissioner Boyle stated that a time element would help the Commission to understand the goals in perspective. The Commission directed the Staff to add a time element to all goals and to resubmit this item to the Commission at the next study session. Ken Reynolds, Planning Director, reminded the Commission of the joint meeting between the Planning Commission and the City Council to be held on September 25, 1972 on the subject of Planned Residential Development. _u -i P. is), - F.,I?7 • V.A. f'.'k.JS__ - Proposed wooden sign The Commission discussed the use of combustible materials in signs as presented. Richard Harlow, Planning Department, indicated that the wooded material would be acceptable if it had indirect lighting -4- 9.12.72 PC SS Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 12, 1972 Page 5 or no lighting at all. The Commission then discussed the review of signs and indicated that the Board of Zoning Adjustments could be reviewing all signs. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO REFER REVIEW OF ALL SIGNS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Wallin, Porter, Bazil, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS Ken Reynolds, Planning Director, stated that he was concerned with the Planning Commission's condition on recreational vehicles in planned developments. Mr. ReynoldA said that the national trend is leading to an increase in the use of such vehicles and to impose a condition to not permit recreation vehicles in planned developments was contrary to this trend when people who move into planned developments are typically the type that would have recreation vehicles and would have more leisure time. He recommended that this condition be reconsidered and that proper storage of recreation vehicles should be provided. Commissioner Porter indicated that the discussion is really about trailers and boats and that a provision should be to prohibit trailers and boats from being parked unless they are properly screened. r Ken Reynolds indicated that a report on planned residential developments will be coming out before the joint meeting with the Council. f SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TANKS Commissioner Porter discussed the Edison tanks and that the soil import had not been given enough time for settling which has led to some differential movement in the area. There was some discussion as to a complaint that had been received by Chairman Porter as to soils compaction in the area. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE COMMISSION ADJOURNED AT 10: 55 P.M. C.c . K. A. Reynolds Secretary M. M. Porter Chai rman -5- 9.12.72 PC SS