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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.
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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.
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Tuesday, May 29, 1973
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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.
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Tuesday, May 29, 1973
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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.
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Tuesday, May 29, 1973
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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
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