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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-29I 1 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Administrative Annex Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1973 - 7 P.M. - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Porter NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. nT.¢rr►ggTnN City Attorney's Opinion - Joint Powers and/or Lease -Back Between City and School Districts on School Site Acquisition an Development Mr. John O'Conner, Deputy City Attorney stated, that a written opinion is anticipated by June 5, 1973. Pending a legislation relating to the subject was briefly discussed. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-16 Code Amendment No. 73-16 proposes to make a correction to R3 and service station standards. It eliminates a conflict by repealing S. 9203.4.1 permitting an exception to the 6 ft. minimum exterior side yard. Also, a typographical error is being corrected by adding the word indirect (lighting) in place of direct. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS SECOND BY BOYLE, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SET CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-16 FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Porter ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES SECTION - POLICY PLAN Members of the Citizen's Goals and Objectives Steering Committee were present as well as members of the Shoreline Subcommittee. The Subcommittee's report on Shoreline was reviewed and amend- ments to the principles were mutually agreed upon. 1. PC 5/29/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 29, 1973 Page 2 ON MOTION BY GEIGER SECOND BY BOYLE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SET THE ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES SECTION OF THE POLICY PLAN FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 5, 1973, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Porter DISCUSSION Impact of Increased Population on the Huntington Beach High School District Mr. Dennis Mangers, President of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Glenn Dysinger, Administrative Assistant and Mr. Jack Roper, District Superintendent, were present to present a brief overview of the district's current housing status, position on future growth, and environmental impact report actions. The consensus was that any new housing is undesirable in that it further impacts the overcrowding of the existing high schools and therefore lowers the level of education provided students within the district. Mr. Mangers stated that he feels the Planning Commission can expect a new level of participation from the district with regard to position on future growth and increased population. Commissioner Wallin requested a report from the Deputy City Attorney concerning enabling legislation permitting imposition of school fees upon developers similar to park fees. Commission discussed the Environmental Review Board's position that the school housing problem be solved at the district level. The Planning Commission disagrees with this position and Vice Chairman Kerins directed staff to prepare a letter for transmittal to the Environmental Review Board stating the Commission's position. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS M. J. Brock & Sons, Inc. The Acting Secretary stated that a letter has been received from M. J. Brock & Sons, Inc. requesting the Planning Commis- sion consider rezoning property at the northeast corner of Atlanta and Beach Blvd. from C4 to a planned development. The Vice Chairman directed the letter be received and filed. The request.will be considered at the time the Commission reviews this study area. It was noted that M. J. Brock & Sons, Inc. may file a zone change application if they so ■ desire. 2. PC 5/29/73 Minutes: II. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 29, 1973 Page 3 Vincent J. Stagliano The Acting Secretary stated that a letter has been received from Vincent J. Stagliano requesting the Planning Commission amend the setback requirements on small lots within the Lusk Industrial Subdivision. A plot plan of Mr. Stagliano's development was posted. The Acting Secretary explained the layout. Following discussion the Vice Chairman directed that the letter from Mr. Stagliano be received and filed. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Slope Ordinance Commissioner Wallin requested the staff to determine whether initiation of a slope ordinance has been requested by the City Council. Open Space Element -Master Plan Commissioner Wallin inquired as to the status of the Open Space Element of the Master Plan. The Vice Chairman requested an opinion from the Deputy City Attorney as to the result of not having an Open Space Element by June 30, 1973 should the deadline not be extended. The Acting Secretary stated that the Interim Open Space Plan submitted by the City of Huntington Beach was rejected on the basis of inadequacies. A copy of the notice of requestion was requested by the Commission as well as copies of a recent letter from the Attorney General's office relative to the Open Space Plan. Parking on Pacific Coast Highway Commissioner Wallin will draft a letter to the City Council and Administrator for Commission consideration expressing concern for the flow of traffic and pedestrian safety on Pacific Coast Highway and the Commission's desire to initiate discussion with appropriate city officials and subsequently to the State Division of Highways concerning the elimination of parking on Pacific Coast Highway. Tentative Tract No. 7771 The Acting Secretary reported on the removal of trees on Tentative Tract No. 7771, contrary to the conditions of approval. 3. PC 5/29/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 29, 1973 Page 4 The Vice Chairman requested a full report from the staff and the subdivider concerning the tree removal, including informa- tion on remedial action. Funeral Flowers ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY WALLIN, COMMISSION ESTABLISHED A POLICY OF SENDING FUNERAL FLOWERS IN BEHALF OF THE COMMIS- SION IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OF A CLOSE RELATIVE OF A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Porter ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY BOYLE, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SEND FLOWERS TO THE MARCUS PORTER FAMILY, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Porter ADJOURNMENT AT 10:55 P.M. THE MEETING ADJOURNED. K. A. Reyno ds Secretary dwar Kerin Vice Chairman 1 LJ 4. PC 5/29/73