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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-01-03 (6)MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1973 - 7 PM - REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. MINUTES• ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY KERINS THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 1972 MEETING WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8166 In conjunction with USE PERMIT NO. 72-83 Subdivider: American Condominium Corp. Tentative Tract No. 8166 acres of land located on at Boardwalk Drive. The version from apartments covers 342 units, 1 lot, on 10.59 the northeast side of Saybrook Lane Use Permit request is for a con - to a condominium. The Acting Secretary, Mr. Jim Palin, stated that the applicant has reque ted a continuance to March 20, 1973 and the staff concurs with the request. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY WALLIN, TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8166 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 209 1973 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle,Higgins ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL, USE PERMIT NO. 72-83 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 20, 1973 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle Rear Admiral Charles Tighe, 4302 Peckwith Circle, Huntington Beach, representing residents of the apartment, requested that he be notified of hearings scheduled on the matter of conversion of the apartments to a condominium. The Assistant City Attorney Willis Mevis was requested to de- termine whether a rezone to a planned development can properly be considered since the existing development exceeds the maximum number of units allowed under the Planned Residential Development District. 1. PC 1/3/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 2 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7743 In conjunction with USE PERMIT NO. 72-82 APPLICANT: J.M.C. Construction Co. Use Permit No. 72-82 is a request to permit a planned residential development of 15 units on 2.616 acres of land, located west of Marina View Drive, north of Los Patos and southeast of Warner Avenue. The tentative tract covers 16 lots; 15 units. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY WALLIN, TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7743 AND USE PERMIT NO. 72-82 WERE CONTINUED TO JANUARY 169 1973 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO ALLOW REVISIONS TO ELEVATIONS AS REQUESTED BY THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8183 Subdivider: Covington Bros. Tentative Tract No. 8183 covers 4-plex development on a 13 lot subdivision on 3.2 acres of land on the north side of Ellis Ave- nue, 348 ft. west of Beach Blvd. The Acting Secretary stated that because of the rezoning required, the staff recommends a continuance. The applicant concurs with this recommendation but has not yet submitted a letter consenting to the continuance. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL, TENTATIVE TRACT NO..8183 WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21, 1973 SUBJECT TO,RECEIPT OF A LETTER OF CONCURRENCE FROM THE APPLICANT,; BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins; Porter,"Wallin , NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-42 In conjunction with CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-18 Applicant: Kenneth K. Rogers The Acting Secretary stated that no plot plan was submitted with the application. The staff has contacted the applicant and the applicant has submitted a letter requesting a continuance to allow time to prepare subject plot plans. ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY KERINS, DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-42 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-18 WERE CONTINUED TO JANUARY 169 1973 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS FOR REVIEW: ZONE CASE NO. 72-44 Applicant: Mark C. Bloome Co. PC 1/3/73 2. Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 3 Zone Case No. 72-44 proposes a change of zone on 2.05 acres of land from C4 Highway Commercial District to R3 Medium High Density Residential District on property located on the north side of Ellis Avenue, 348 ft. west of Beach Boulevard. The Acting Secretary displayed a vu-graph of the property. The Chairman inquired as to the alignment of Ellis Avenue and whether there was sufficient right of way for the re- alignment. Mr. Pat Spencer, Public Works Department, stated that the right of way was sufficient. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Kurt Meengs, representing Covington Bros. agent for the project, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the proposed zone change, discussing the proposed plan to develop four-plex housing. There being no one further present to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commissioner Wallin stated that she has looked at the property and because of the rear of the Five Points Shopping Center and the adjacent service station, doesn't feel it would be a good environment for an R3 development. Commissioner Kerins stated that the Commission has previously considered the use of the property and because of the depth of the lots and the difficulty in taking access to Beach Boulevard without going to a frontage road, the Commission has always come back to medium high residential as being the best use of the property. He doesn't feel it is commercial property and that perhaps this plan is the best that can be worked out. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WALLIN TO DENY ZONE CASE NO. 72-44 BUT THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL SECOND BY KERINS TO APPROVE ZONE CASE NO. 72-44. FOR LACK OF A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE COMMISSION THE MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter NOES: Wallin ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins The Chairman directed staff to notify Commissioners Boyle and Higgins to review the tape recording of the matter prior to the next regular meeting at which time Zone Case No. 72-44 will be considered. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-10 Initiated by the Planning Commission In conjunction with ZONE CASE NO. 72-45 Applicant: Huntington Beach Company Master Plan Amendment No. 72-10 proposes a change from High Density Residential District to Office -Retail Commercial District on .94 acres of land on the southeast side of 17th Street between Pecan and Orange Avenue. Zone Case No. 72-45 proposes a change of zone on subject property from R3 Medium High Density Residential District to C2 Community Business District, with a 50 ft. setback. A vu-graph of the property was shown. 3. PC 1/3/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 4 The Acting Secretary stated that the staff report covers both items and suggested the public hearing on both the zone case and master plan amendment be held concurrently. The Acting Secretary discussed the requirement for An Ad- ministrative Review on C2 property and the Use Permit re- quirement on C4 property. He stated that the Board of Zoning Adjustments will treat the Administrative Review on this property similar to a Use Permit. Mr. K. A. Reynolds, Planning Director, stated that the pro- posed project could best be described as a convenience center. The Chairman opened the public hearing on Master Plan Amend- ment No. 72-10 and Zone Case No. 72-45. Mr. Bill Wren, Huntington Beach Company, addressed the Com- mission, referring to Resolution No. 1078 of the Planning Commission which recognized the need for commercial zoning in the area. Mr. Wren stated that the property can be de- veloped to serve the area with a minimum number of curb cuts. He then asked for clarification on the 50 ft. setback require- ment. The Acting Secretary stated that a minimum 10 ft. setback applies in the C2 Community Business District unless other- wise designated on the sectional district map. Mr. Wren stated that because of the 117.5 ft. depth of these lots, the 50 ft. setback is not feasible. He stated that the design will be created after the zoning is finalized at which time the owner will talk to potential tenants to determine their needs. The entire property will be developed under one plan. Commissioner Wallin asked if there had been any thought given to including the southwesterly portion of the property in the plan. Mr. Wren stated that the Huntington Beach Company owns two lots at the rear of subject property but that neither lot is on the corner and could not practically be included in the proposed project. Commissioner Wallin stated that because of the proximity of neighboring apartments, she hopes for an aesthetic treatment of the development. Mr. Wren stated that there would be such treatment since the occupants of the apartments will be customers of the proposed development. The Chairman questioned Mr. Wren on the proposed commercial development at 17th Street and Palm. Mr. Wren thought subject property would be developed in possibly ten years. There being no one further present to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL, MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-10 WAS APPROVED FOR THE REASON THAT IT CONFORMS TO THE HIGHEST AND BEST USE OF THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10789 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle,Higgins PC 1/3/73 4. Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 5 The Chairman asked Mr. Reynolds, Planning Director, if the Master Plan of Streets and Highways was changed, what would be the chances of the lots fronting on 16th Street being developed. Mr. Reynolds said this could occur if the property were under a single ownership. Commissioner Kerins asked if the properties were rezoned, would any of the present owners sell to Standard. The consensus of the Commission was that this was possible, but unlikely. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL, ZONE CASE NO. 72-45 WAS APPROVED FOR THE REASON THAT IT CONFORMS TO THE HIGHEST AND BEST USE OF THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10789 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle Mr. Wren asked for clarification on the 50 ft. setback re- quirement. The Acting Secretary stated that the 50 ft. setback is re- quired unless there is a Conditional Exception filed and approved. Mr. K. A. Reynolds, Planning Director, stated that when the site plan is considered by the Board of Zoning Adjustments, the setback can be considered at that time. Further discussion followed concerning the setback require- ment. ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY KERINS, COMMISSION RECONSIDERED APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 72-45 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL, ZONE CASE NO. 72-45 WAS APPROVED FROM R3 MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C2 COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH A TEN FOOT MINIMUM SETBACK OF THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle Commission expressed its intent that project be placed underground and that minimum of ten foot but that there be setback so that the average is 30 ft. receive aesthetic design treatment. ZONE CASE NO. 72-43 Initiated by the Planning Commission utilities for the the setback not be a a variation in the and that the project Zone Case No. 72-43 proposes a change of zone on Lot 1, Block A, Tract 1094 from C3 General Business District to R3 Medium High Density Residential District on property lo- cated at the northwest corner of Orange and llth Streets. The property is master planned high density. 5. PC 1/3/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 6 A vu-graph of the site was shown. The Acting Secretary stated that Zone Case No. 72-43 was initiated by the Planning Commission at the request of the City Council. Commissioner Wallin asked if the Councils action request- ing the initiation was unanimous. Mr. K. A. Reynolds, Planning Director, stated that the matter had been brought to the Council attention by Council- man Matney and that he didn't recall the vote on the issue; that it was probably minute action referring the matter back to the Planning Commission. The Chairman opened the public hearing on Zone Case No. 72-43. Mr. Chuck Cubbin, Trustee of the Methodist Church, owner of the property, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the zone change. He stated that the property adjoins other R3 property and that the site is too small to develop as commercial property. Commissioner Wallin inquired whether the church had considered operating a day care nursery at the location and Mr. Cubbin stated that the church does operate a day care nursery at a location two miles away. Mr. Carlos J. Reeves, real estate broker representing the Lindborg Company, potential purchaser of the property, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the proposed zone change. There being no one further present to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL, ZONE CASE NO. 72-43 WAS APPROVED FOR THE REASONS THAT THE PROPERTY IS NOT A FEASIBLE COMMERCIAL SITE AND THAT R3 ZONING CONFORMS TO THE MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins Commission requested that the transmittal to the City Council note that Zone Case No. 72-43 was reviewed at the request of the City Council. ZONE CASE NO. 72-46 Applicant: Frank Ayers & Son Zone Case No. 72-46 proposes a change of zone from C4 Highway Commercial District to R1 Low Density Residential District on Lots 148, 149 and 150 of Tract No. 7703. The Acting Secretary stated that at the time of the change of zone on the southerly portion of Tract No. 7703, (Zone Case No. 71-54, R1 to C4) there was a mistake in the legal descrip- tion as submitted by the developer. As a result the rear portion of Lots 148, 149 and 150 was zoned to C4. Zone Case No. 72-46 corrects the error in the legal description returning the three lots in question to an R1 designation in conformance to the approved Tentative Tract No. 7703. It was noted that a request for exemption status was approved by the Environmental Review Board on December 19, 1972. The 10 day public comment period expired on January 2, 1973. There was no public input. PC 1/3/73 6. Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 7 The Chairman opened the public hearing on Zone Case No. 72-46. Mr. Ron Winterburn, representing the applicant, was present and explained that the change is along the most northerly line of the property and conforms to the tentative tract map. Commissioner Kerins inquired if the sign for a gas station was still located on the commercial property and Mr. Winterburn said that it had been removed. There being no one further present to speak, the chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY WALLIN ZONE CASE NO. 72-46 WAS APPROVED FOR THE REASON THAT IT CONFORMS TO THE APPROVED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 77039 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle FOLLOWING DISCUSSION, ON MOTION BY BAZIL, SECOND BY KERINS, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SCHEDULE A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT ON THE C4 PARCEL LOCATED IN THE AREA OF BROOKHURST AND BUSHARD STREETS, SOUTH OF BANNING, FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY THE FOLLOW- ING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-31 - First Draft, December 5, 1973 Code Amendment No. 72-31 amends Article 984 from a Use Permit Procedure for approval of Planned Residential De- velopments. Following discussion it was determined that Section 2 will be rewritten to require a public hearing and the City Attorney is to study and rewrite Section A, Intent and Purpose. The public hearing was not opened. ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY KERINS CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-31 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 169 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION - TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 4419 in conjunction with MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-9 Subdivider: Robert Stellrecht Tentative Tract No. 4419 covers 27 lots on 5.5 acres located 295.24 ft. south of Heil Avenue west of Springdale Street. Master Plan Amendment No. 72-9 proposes a change from In- stitutional Use designated as a church site to Low Density Residential District. The Acting Secretary stated that Mr. Ron Winterburn, rep- resenting the applicant was present. The map, letter of request for reconsideration and the previous staff report were submitted for Commission consideration. 7. PC 1/3/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 8 Mr. K. A. Reynolds, Planning Director, stated that the City Council will be meeting at 5:00 P.M., January 15, 1973 with the AirportlCommittee and that following the Committee's report and recommendations to the City Council, a determination may be made as to what will be taking place in relation to Meadowlark Airport and golf course. Mr. Ron Winterburn, agent for the applicant, stated that there has been no mention of the airport situation at the Sub- division Committee meeting. He said that the escrow on the property is such that with no decision on the tentative tract, either approval or denial, he will lose the property. Mr. Winterburn requested either approval or denial of Tentative Tract No. 4419 at this time. The Chairman stated that he didn't feel that 27 additional lots under the approach path, in view of the number already existing, would make that much difference. Mr. Reynolds stated that the tentative layaut on the realign- ment of the runway extended out 2500 ft. places the end of the runway 1300 ft. west of the lots on the easterly side of Meadowlark Golf Course. The Airport Committee's assignment was to determine whether the golf course could be physically redesigned, keeping the driving range and clubhouse, and it has been determined that this can be accomplished. Commissioner Wallin requested clarification on the escrow prob- lem. Mr. Winterburn stated that there was a time limit written into the escrow requiring a decision and that continuing the matter does not provide the decision required, either for approval or denial. Mr. Reynolds stated that the Airport Committee, in making its study, did not contemplate purchase of the property in question in order to hold it free from development. Commissioner Kerins stated that he felt the previous Commission action continuing the matter should stand and suggested the applicant ask for an extension of his escrow. ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY KERINS COMMISSION RECONSIDERED PREVIOUS ACTION CONTINUING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 4419 AND MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-7 FROM FEBRUARY 21, 19739 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY KERINS ACTION ON TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 4419 AND MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-7 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 16, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle,Higgins DISCUSSION Ed's Dairy Porter, Wallin The Acting Secretary stated that a letter has been received from Golden State Mobilehome Owners League, Chapter No. 697, stating objections to the continued operation of Ed's Dairy on Heil Avenue, west of Bolsa Chica Street. PC 1/3/73 8. Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 9 Commissioner Wallin asked how long the lease on the dairy has to run. Mr. Reynolds stated that there have been complaints about the dairy operation over the years and that the problem is considered to be a matter for civil action. The property on which the dairy is located was annexed to the City as a dairy and is a non -conforming use. The Chairman requested the staff to contact the Orange County Health Department regarding control of the fly problem created by the dairy. Commissioner Wallin requested a determination as to the length of the lease and whether or not the use was established by a variance. ON MOTION BY PORTER SECOND BY KERINS THE LETTER FROM GOLDEN STATE MOBILEHOME OWNERS LEAGUE, CHAPTER 697 WAS CONTINUED FOR 30 DAYS TO ALLOW THE STAFF TO PREPARE A REPORT, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Master Plan Amendment to be processed concurrently with Zone Case No. 72-48, a request to ch^nge the zone to R1-PD on approximately 3-1/2 acres located on the south side of Holland south of Lyon's Apartments. The master plan is Office - Professional. The Acting Secretary stated that this matter is presented to the Planning Commission pursuant to Commission policy that all zone cases which are inconsistent with the master plan be reviewed prior to publication. Commissioner Wallin inquired if this matter could be continued until the master plan study of the area is completed. The Acting Secretary stated that because of the time limit in which to act on the zone case, it could not be continued until the study of the area is completed. Mr. Palin stated that the master plan would be to low density and would not fix the use for a planned residential development. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SCHEDULE A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CONSIDERATION IN CON- JUNCTION WITH ZONE CASE NO. 72-48 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Planning Commission Goals and Objectives Commissioner Kerins stated that the Planning Commission Goals and Objectives Committee wants to review the year's goals and requested the staff to prepare a status report. The Acting Secretary stated that this would be prepared for the Commission meeting on January 9, 1973. Removal of Illegal Sign Commissioner Wallin requested the staff to require removal of the old identification sign at St. George Apartments. 9. PC 1/3/73 Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 10 Amortization of Non -Conforming Signs It was noted that no amortization period was included in the recent amendment to the sign code. Following discussion it was determined that an amendment to provide for amortization would be prepared for Commission consideration with Phase II of the sign ordinance. Mr. Dan McFarland suggested when revision to the sign code is considered it would be desirable to change the language of the requirement for notice by the Building Department of non -conforming signs. Buffer Between Commercial and Residential Zones Commissioner Wallin suggested staff prepare a code amendment to require a buffer between commercial and residential zones. The Chairman stated that this subject has been discussed previously and that possibly architectural enhancement might be preferable to trees as a buffer. The Acting Secretary stated that it would be desirable to have such a code amendment which would allow the Board of Zoning Adjustments to make such a requirement for buffer. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY WALLIN STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT REQUIRING A BUFFER BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONES, LEAVING LATITUDE FOR THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS TO REQUIRE THE MOST SUITABLE TYPE BUFFER, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle Environmental Review Procedures Mr. K. A. Reynolds, Planning Director, stated that a pre- sentation on environmental review procedures is tentatively scheduled before the Commission on January 23, 1973. Copies of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines for Environmental Impact Reports were transmitted to the Commission for information. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7850 Commissioner Wallin stated that the Commission has received copies of Mr. Milton Beychok's critique on Tentative Tract No. 7850. There followed discussion as to whether environmental impact reports on large land developments under one owner are to be prepared on the total development or on each project as pro- posed. Mr. K. A. Reynolds, Planning Director, stated that the Huntington Harbour Corporation is having a study prepared on the total development. Huntington Beach Downtown Area Commissioner Wallin asked whether the staff has explored possible incentives for good commercial development in the downtown area. PC 1/3/73 10. Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 11 Mr. K. A. Reynolds, Planning Director, stated that the staff has considered street improvements, landscaping, upgrading or bringing in utilities, structural upgrading of the pier, development of a convention center by the city, and other incentives. He further explained that in the City Council's action only the parking authority concept was abandoned. The Top of the Pier Plan will be reevaluated based on this change. This reevaluation has been assigned to Mr. Richard Harlow of the City Administrator's staff. Citizens Committee on Goals and Obiectives Commissioner Wallin suggested that there should be a dis- cussion between Commission and staff on the recommendations made by the Citizens Committee on which of the Goals and Objectives can be implemented. The Chairman suggested this might be scheduled for public hearing and adopted into a policy plan. Commissioner Wallin suggested that a growth policy be pursued. Steverson's Metal Yard Chairman Porter stated that he has requested the adoption of an amortization policy for non -conforming junk yards and asked for a draft of a code amendment to accomplish this. Huntington Arbor Mobile Home Park Yorktown and Ward Streets Chairman Porter requested staff to investigate the location of mobile homes relative to the distance to the perimeter wall to determine if the proper setback is being maintained. Planning Commission Study Sessions The Chairman has discussed with the Planning Director the scheduling of study session matters and that the study session on the second Tuesday of each month will be primarily for the purpose of staff reports, presentations, master plan amendments and will be conducted in the afternoon. Following discussion it was determined that these study sessions will commence at 1:30 P.M. The fourth Tuesday of each month will be an evening study session starting at 7:00 P.M. for discussion of code amendments. Conducting regular adjourned meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays will be discouraged. Sheraton Beach Inn Commissioner Kerins requested a progress report on lease renewal negotiations on the Sheraton Beach Inn. League of California Cities Conference Chairman Porter noted that there was no response from the League of California Cities conference on either of the resolutions submitted for consideration by the City of Huntington Beach. ADJOURNMENT 11. PC 1/3/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 3, 1973 Page 12 ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 11:00 P.M. TO A STUDY SESSION ON JANUARY 9, 1973 AT 1:30 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle ,Z,-/ '/ 1,2 -"� K. A. Reynolds Marcus M. Porter Secretary Chairman PC 1/3/73 12.