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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-24LJ MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1973 - 7:20 P.M. - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle Higgins. Geiger arrived at 9:40 P.M. NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: Code Amendment No. 72-21 Multi -Story Location Analysis I Mr. Edward Selich,Planning Department, addressed the Commission, requesting that the Multi -Story Suffix, Code Amendment No. 72-21 and the Location Analysis be withdrawn. Mr. Selich stated that as a result of the staff's effort to apply the multi -story suffix to specific areas, difficulties have been encountered. The staff is in the process of making a detailed analysis which is expected to be complete for submission to the Planning Commission on May 22, 1973. Commissioner Wallin inquired as to whether this analysis will address itself to each area regarding increases in population. Mr. Selich said not specifically and Mrs. Wallin stated that this question should be addressed somewhere along the line. Mr. Selich said this would come about in the growth policy. Exxon Service Station Signs Mr. Alan Hart was present and stated that he was under the impression that the Exxon signs would be discussed. Commission apologized for any misunderstanding but stated that this subject would not be discussed at this meeting. Acting Secretary Jim Palin stated that the staff could not be prepared to discussed this subject before May 15 and that the staff would notify Exxon when the matter is placed on the Commission agenda. 1. PC SS 4/24/73 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 24, 1973 Page 2 Work Program - Master Plan Amendment Area Bounded by Main Street, Garfield Avenue and Beach Blvd. Mr. Robert Zinngrabe, Huntington Beach Convalesent Hospital and Pacific Medical complex, was present and addressed the Commission concerning master planning for a proposed 200 bed retirement care facility. Mr. Zinngrabe is concerned about the proper growth of the medical facilities which is planned for construction over a ten year program. If the property goes to other uses, the growth of the one really expandable medical facility will be inhibited. Mr. Zinngrage discussed the specific parcels of property in question in some detail. The Acting Secretary, Mr. Jim Palin, stated that a'map of the Master Plan area was posted for Commission's information. He stated that Mr. Ed Selich, Planning Department staff, was present to discuss the master plan study for subject area. Mr. Selich stated that it was possible to step up the program of analysis of the area, to take stock of the property master planned for office -professional use and that this could be accomplished by May 22, 1973, however, a complete master plan of the area could not be accomplished by that time: A lengthy discussion ensued between the Commission, staff and Mr. Zinngrage. ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY KERINS, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SET A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE, THE AREA TO MAIN STREET,;ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF FLORIDA EXCLUDING THE THREE ACRE PARCEL WITHIN THE ZONE CASE REQUEST AND FURTHER TO STUDY THE AREA SOUTH OF SUBJECT PROPERTY TO GARFIELD FOR INCLUSION IN THE LOWER,PORTION OF STUDY AREA "B", BY JUNE 30, 1973, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger Master Plan Conflicts, Study Area "B" Conflicts -Nos. 5 and 6 Mr. Ed Selich, Planning Department, discussed the two areas of conflict. Conflict No. 5 Alhambra Ave. west of Beach Blvd. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BAZIL, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO INITIATE A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT TO COMMERCIAL RETAIL ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: PC SS 4/24/73 2. I� 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 24, 1973 Page 3 AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger Conflict No. 6 Goldenwest Street near Breeland ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY KERINS, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO INITIATE A ZONE CHANGE FROM C4 to R5 ON SUBJECT PROPERTY, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: Bazil, Porter ABSENT: Geiger Housing Costs and Income Levels Maureen Wild; Planning Department, made a presentation to the Planning Commission concerning housing costs and income level. This presentation was made and a report submitted, as a result of the Planning Commission's request for information on the number of residents of the city of Huntington Beach who are precluded for purchasing housing because of the cost. No action was taken by the Commission. The report submitted by Mrs. Wild will be an addenda to Phase I of the Housing Element to the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. Furnishing the City Design Review Board The Design Review Board has submitted a request to the Planning Commission asking for comment and recommendation as to areas of emphasis, involvement and priority of the Board. Mr. Steve Kellogg, Secretary to the Design Review Board was present. Following discussion by the Commission, it was suggested that the ocean or shoreline be included in the work program. ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY KERINS, THE PLANNING COMMISSION GENERALLY CONCURS WITH THE WORK PROGRAM AND SOLICITS SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ON CITY ENTRANCES BY JUNE 30, 1973, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger 3. PC SS 4/24/73 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 24, 1973 Page 4 Parkway Landscaping A written report was submitted by the City Engineer concerning the status of parkway landscaping planted under the new requirement. Daryl Smith, Street Tree Supervisor, was present and discussed the landscaping program. Following discussion, the City Engineer will prepare a recommenda- tion to the Planning Commission for the May 8 meeting on the lands- caping program. Commissioner Geiger Arrives Commissioner Geiger arrived at 9:50 P.M. and assumed his duties. Perimeter Wall Tract No. 7341 The'City Engineer submitted a status report on the problem of colors of the block wall along Newland Street and along Atlanta Avenue in Tract No. 7341. No adverse comments were received from the Commission on subject report. Resolution No. 1106 Steverson Bros. Salvage Yard Acting Secretary Jim Palin stated that a plan for the proposed beautification and landscaping of the Steverson Bros. salvage yard was posted for the Commission's information. Upon review of the proposed plan, Commission requested a legal opinion concerning the amortization time required to abate non- conforming uses. Commissioner Bazil reminded the Commission that the landscaping and beautification improvements are being required as a condition in allowing the applicant to complete the addition to his office. He stressed the fact that even though the proposed plan does not meet all the desires of the Commission, that if the applicant decides to not proceed with the office addition, he is not required to do any beautification whatever and the proposed plan submitted by the applicant is better than nothing and at this point, Mr. Bazil feels the applicant thinks the demands are unreasonable and he may elect to simply not proceed with the office addition. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BOYLE, THE PROPOSED FENCING MATERIAL AT THE STEVERSON BROS. SALVAGE YARD SHALL,BE EARTH TONE, SPLIT -FACE BLOCK, THE PLANTER AREA SHOWN ON THE PROPOSED PLAN SHALL BE PROVIDED AS WELL AS STREET TREE WELLS AND TREES; PC SS 4/24/73, 4. 1 �I 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 24, 1973 Page 5 AND PLANTER AREAS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE SIDEWALK AREA TO PROVIDE A POCKET AFFECT WITH EITHER TWO OR FOUR POCKETS. The Acting Secretary inquired about installation of a sprinkler system in the planter areas. The Commission stated that yes, an irrigation system would have to be provided for the landscaping areas. THE MOTION WAS PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY WALLIN, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT TO ABATE NON -CONFORMING USES, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None Huntington Beach City Transportation System Commissioner Geiger submitted a memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a city transportation system outlining goals, requirements, types of transportation, transporation centers, terminals, transportation modes, areas of service, and route structures. Following discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Geiger was requested to develop a recommended plan of action on an intracity transporation plan for review by the Commission and to draft a transmittal to the City Council, the -trans- mittal to the City Council to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on May 1, 1973. Opinions from the City Attorney Copies of City Attorney's Opinions Nos. 73-6, 73-30 and 73-34 were provided each Planning Commissioner. Noise Pollution Commissioner Boyle stated that a -recent article appearing in the Los -Angeles Times concerning noise pollution was of interest and suggested the staff obtain copies of the report referred to therein. 5. PC SS 4/24/73 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 24, 1973 Page 6 Growth Policy Commissioner Wallin, referring to the County of Orange's report on People and Growth Policy, suggested a study session of the Planning Commission to -discuss tools for implementation. Chairman Porter suggested the second study session in June as an appropriate time for this discussion. Chairman Porter further suggested that the staff write to the City of Petaluma to determine the status of their growth policy, however, Mr. John O'Conner, Deputy City.Attorney, stated that the City Attorney's office is investigating this, as well as other ordinances. Meadowlark Golf Course ' ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY BOYLE, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO TRANSMIT A MEMORANDUM TO THE CITY COUNCIL CONCERNING THE ZONING AND MASTER PLAN CONFLICT ON THE MEADOWLARK GOLF COURSE PROPERTY, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ■ ABSENT: None Service Station Enforcement Commissioner Wallin requested staff to investigate the service station at Beach and Adams with respect to the owners plans for change of copy on the sign to conform to Article 976. Departmental Representation at Commission Meetings Commissioner Geiger requested that any city department having a matter of business before the Planning Commission be present at the Commission meeting to discuss the subject item. UnderQroundinQ of Utility Lines Chairman Porter outlined a suggestion for developer Bob Stellrecht to follow in undergrounding of utility lines on the arterial highway abutting his development. Rental Trucks in Service Stations W. Lipps, Building Department, had a question concerning rental trucks in service stations, however, the question was referred to Mr. Palin, Planning Department, for response. PC SS 4/24/73 6. 1 1 Fj Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 24, 1973 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT AT ll:55 P.M., ON MOTION BY BOYLE SECOND BY BAZIL, THE MEETING ADJOURNED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None • K. A. Reynol Secretary ,.. -RA= Marcus 14. P`orter-4� Chairman 7. PC SS 4/24/73