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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-01-23MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Councll Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California JANUARY 239 1973, TUESDAY, 7:00 P.M. - Study Session 4 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Dr. Henry S. Kaufman, Orange County Housing Authority, was present at the invitation of the Planning Commission, to discuss the role of the Orange County Housing Authority and its progress to date. Dr. Kaufman stated that in 1971 the Orange County Board of Supervisors determined that there was a need for the Housing Authority. Commissioners were appointed by the Board of Supervisors in 1972. The first meeting was held in Sep- tember 1972. The Authority is composed of five commissioners, three appointed by the Board of Supervisors, two nominated by the participating cities of Yorba Linda, Laguna Beach, Fullerton, Orange, Buena Park and Huntington Beach. The staff for the Housing Authority is provided by the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Ed Haywortb was appointed as consultant to the Authority. An advisory committee to the Authority is composed of one member from each city. The representative from Huntington Beach is Reverend Roger Bettsworth. The purpose of the advisory committee is to provide liaison between the Authority and participating cities. Also, the Authority is to develop and manage low cost housing programs, subject to controls or arrangements by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Dr. Kaufman explained that within the county, 40 percent of all renters pay more than 25 percent of their income for housing; 20 percent of all homeowners pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing; 25 percent of households earn less than $8,000 per year and the average cost of a house in Huntington Beach is $34,000. The Housing Authority is concerned with the low end of the income scale. It interfaces with HUD to put together various housing programs for low income individuals. Basically, the programs available to the,Housang Authority are: 1. Construct housing by contracting with developers to build homes or rental units. The Housing Authority purchases the housing and either sells or rents to those eligible. 2. Acquire existing homes or multiple family units. 3. Lease (Under Section 23) dwellings from private owners then sublease or rent to those eligible. This is the only program which does not require a referendum. The type of housing that can ba; handled under Section 23 includes hotels, single family homes, and mobilehomes. The leases are one to ten years and are renewable. Using this means, the property is not taken off the tax rolls. An eligible individual pays 25 percent of his income toward the lease or rent cost and through the Housing Authority, HUD pays the balance. The Housing Authority may include in the cost reimbursed by HUD its managerial and administrative costs. This - 1 - PC 1/23/73 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission January 23, 1973 type housing must be scattered throughout the com- munity. The Housing Authority is presently establishing criteria for eligibility for Section 23. Tentatively, the levels for eligibility are: 1 person - $4400 annual income 4 persons in family - $5600 annual income 8 persons in family - $7000 annual income 10 persons in family - $7333 annual income Under Section 23, no high rise is'permitted. Section 23 encourages rehabilitation of substandard units. At the present time HUD funds have been frozen for an 18 month period. Applications will be filed with HUD for projects and when funding is established through HUD, it is anticipated that the Orange County Housing Authority applications will be high on the priority list. Commissioner Kerins inquired as to whether Dr. Kaufman had any recommendations as to how Huntington Beach can assist in filling this need for low cost housing. Dr. Kaufman stated generally, by higher utilization of land, probably the end answer is to provide low cost public housing for a segment of the population. Such projects as the Bethel Towers assists in filling the need. The City might encourage projects under Sections 235 and 236. In response to a question by Chairman Porter, Dr. Kaufman stated that he doesn't know of any constraints by HUD on planned residential develop- ments or condominiums. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-21 - Multi -Story Suffix The Acting Secretary stated that the Citizens Committee on High Rise was invited to be present and some members of the committee were in attendance. Mr. Dave Eadie, Planning Department, reviewed proposed revisions to the Fifth Draft of Code Amendment No. 72-21 and reviewed the staff,report which gave examples of the type development that could occur under provisions of the proposed code. Following the review, Commissioners viewed a demonstration of possible development, using cube models. Following the review, it was the consensus of the Com- mission that the 5 ft. high parking structure should be reduced to 42 inches or to study the question of height of parking structures further. The Chairman suggested the Commission and Citizens Com- mittee review the proposed changes to the amendment, the staff prepare cost figures on parking structures above ground level, at ground level, and subterranean level, and this information be brought back with any questions the Commission or Committee members may have at the January 30, 1973 study session. Commissioner Wallin suggested a field trip would be helpful. Staff will obtain information on building heights, locations, etc. and will schedule a field trip to see both commercial and residential high rise struc- tures. - 2 - PC 1/23/73 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission January 23, 1973 Environmental Review Procedures ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY KERINS, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO FORWARD A REQUEST TO MR. RICHARD HARLOW, CITY AD- MINISTRATOR'S STAFF, REQUESTING THAT ENVIRONMENTAL RE- VIEW PROCEDURES BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION PRIOR TO BEING TRANSMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION ZONE CASE NO. 72-39 Applicant: Huntington Beach Company A vu-graph of the property was shown. The Acting Secretary stated that Zone Case No. 72-39 had been continued to March 20, 1973 subject to concurrence of the applicant. Mr. Jerry Shea, Huntington Beach Company, was present and addressed to the Commission, reviewing the history of Exclusion No. 14 of the requirement for an environmental impact statement. He stated that a firm has been engaged to complete the report. The Chairman suggested that the report be confined to the limits of zoning only. Commissioner Kerins suggested that the consultant address himself to the effect should the proposed development be converted to rental units. Commissioner Bazil asked whethe-r the city was responsible for the cost of an environmental impact statement on zone cases initiated by the Planning Commission. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL, ZONE CASE NO. 72-39 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 20, 1973 TO ALLOW THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: Higgins ABSENT: None Study of Arterial Highways to and through Central Park and the Civic District The Acting Secretary displayed a vu-graph of arterial highways showing locations in relation to the Central Park and Civic District. Shown on the vu-graph were the pro- posed realignment of Talbert Avenue, Edwards Street and Ellis Avenue. Following discussion, it was determined that staff will proceed with the designation of a scenic highway on Goldenwest Street and to pursue the MI -A zoning on other streets. Staff will bring back, on a street by street basis, the change of zones to MI -A. - 3 - PC 1/23/73 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission January 23, 1973 Perimeter Wall Fencing at Cul-De-Sacs The Acting Secretary stated that the Commission had re- ceived copies of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brewer concerning cul-de-sac fencing. Copies of Standard Plan 709 and elevations of the type fencing and landscaping present- ly used were provided each Commissioner. The acting sec- retary reviewed the various concepts considered and the Standard Plan 709 now in effect. Mr. Gene Crennan, resident of Park Huntington, addressed the Commission speaking for himself and neighbors, stat- ing that they were in favor of bringing the wall to full height. Mr. Gerald D. Brewer was present speaking in favor of full height walls at the ends of cul-de-sacs. Following discussion, a motion was made by Kerins second by Boyle directing staff to modify the code to provide for 6 ft. maintenance free wrought iron fencing at cul- de-sac ends, however, the motion and second were withdrawn. Following further discussion, a study committee was ap- pointed composed of Commissioners Wallin, Geiger and Kerins, to meet with the Public Works Department in an effort to resolve the problems concerning fencing at cul-de-sac ends. During the course of discussion the fact that Standard Plan No. 709 is being used on arterial highways as well as local streets was brought out. Although it was the Planning Commission's understanding that Standard Plan No. 709 would be used on local streets only, staff reported that at the time of adoption, no differentiation between arterials and locals streets was made. Jai '- r,. • • , +r • 1 �5 r f t' Y ,Commiss`iorier Higglnd� was excused and left ' the meeting at' 11:00' P.M., Standard Conditions of Approval - Tentative Tracts T'e Acting Secretary stated that a reg:�est has been re- ceved from the City Administrator requesting that Standard I Conditions of Approval ; Tentative Tracts be amended to provide the following condition:,' "Distribution lines and individual service lines for Com munity Antenna Television (CATV) service shall be installed underground by the developer within all new subdivisions., Such installations shall be made in accordance with specs'-,, fications and requirements 'as adopted by the •City, 1' ,, " b • `�` d.b2h' ak , ,' 'The; ,`Adg 'Secretary'further •stated that, theaFiY'e Department "'hasrmsted' an 'ttmendment ,relating ,to;,aeasgmeni's'.,foraiaLn ,i:' q,, ; ` t"�nati�f fire -',h larm conduit;, and appurtenance s ON MOTION BY BOYLE SECOND BY KERINS STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PREPARE THE RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins - 4 - PC 1/23/73 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission January 23, 1973 DISCUSSION Requirement for items to appear on agenda where formal request has been received for continuance or withdrawal of non-public hearing items. A sample of a consent type agenda covering items to be continued, withdrawn or extensfion of time was submitted for Commission consideration. ON MOTION BY BOYLE SECOND BY WALLIN, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO AMEND THE BY LAWS AND ENABLING LEGISLATION TO ALLOW CONSENT CALENDAR ON ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED, WITHDRAWN OR EXTENSION OF TIME, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins MISCELLANEOUS TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7771 Subdivider: Meadow Homes No. 12 The Acting Secretary reported that a revised map has been submitted and that there would be a meeting of the Sub- division Committee to review the revised plan with the applicant on Friday, January 26, 1973 at 10:00 A.M. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7850 Subdivider: Huntington Harbour Corp. Commissioner Wallin submitted a draft of a letter to The Corps of Engineers requesting a full environmental impact report, prepared by the Corps, c,n Tentative Tract No. 7850. ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY BOYLE, THE LETTER TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS WAS APPROVED AS DRAFTED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY KERINS, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SEND A TRANSMITTAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING THAT NO ACTION BE TAKEN ON TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7850 BY THE CITY COUNCIL UNTIL THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS' EVALUATION AND DE- TERMINATION IS COMPLETE, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins Light Standards - North Side Adams Avenue, east of Newland St. Mr. Bill Hartge, City Engineer, r,aported that it is not feasible to mount lamps on the high tension poles on the north side of Adams Avenue, east of Newland Street. Planning Commission Goals and Objectives Commissioner Kerins reported that the Planning Commission Committee on Goals and Objectives had met and had prepared a report which was submitted to the Commission concerning 5 - PC 1/23/73 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission January 23, 1973 priorities and desired completion dates. It was suggested that Commission and staff review the report and be prepared to discuss the report and make any additions or changes at a future study session. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL, THE MEETING WAS AD- JOURNED AT 11:40 P.M. TO A STUDY SESSION TO BE HELD JAN- UARY 30, 1973 AT 7:00 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins /,Z 6/" Reynolds' Secretary 4%61 cus M. fortir Chairman PC 1/23/73