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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-25MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1973 - 2 P.M. - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Higgins, Porter NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. REVIEW PRESENT PARKING REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 931 The Acting Secretary, Mr. Jim Palin, addressed the Commission and stated that representatives of Huntington Harbour were present and would like to present and discuss two proposed parking layouts for a P.D. Mr. Wm. Duncan, Christiana Corporation (parent company of Huntington Harbour) addressed the Commission and discussed the required parking for Rl P.D. Mr. Duncan stated that the 4.5 spaces per unit would require a reduction in open space within these developments and requested that the Planning Commission review the .parking requirement for low density P.D. Commission discussion followed, which consisted of usability and type of parking within the low density planned developments, street widths, dimensions of parking spaces. Staff was directed by the Chairman to submit an analysis and concrete recommendations as to whether a Code Amendment should be prepared and submitted for review. ORANGE COUNTY GROWTH POLICY The Commission discussed the Orange County Growth Policy and its relation with the City's Growth Policy. Mr. Ferguson addressed the Commission and spoke against the Orange County Growth Policy. It was the consensus of the -Commission that a letter should be submitted to the Orange County Planning Department which would include recommendations toward a cooperative effort and indicate that we are in the process of preparing our own Growth Policy which will�be heard October 9 by the Planning Commission at their Study Session. ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY BOYLE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PREPARE A DRAFT OF LETTER FOR CHAIRMAN KERIN' S SIGNATURE TO ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WHICH WILL CONTAIN STATEMENTS REGARDING THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH'S GROWTH POLICY AND WILL FURTHER STATE THAT HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION IS IN AGREEMENT WITH THEIR OBJECTIVES OF GROWTH POLICY AS STATED ON PAGE 23 OF THEIR GROWTH POLICY. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 25, 1973 Page 2 VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Porter BICYCLE TRAILS Mr. Ed Selich reviewed with the Planning Commission Phase I of the Bicycle Trails. Chairman Kerins stated that Commissioner Porter had requested that he advise the Commission that he would be interested in seeing deletion of Goldenwest on Heil and utilize the first north/south street immediately west of Goldenwest down to Murdy Park. Margaret Carlberg addressed the Commission and expressed her views on the bicycle trails. Ralph Leyva discussed how the Police Department had aided in prevention of accidents among school children by presenting the vehicle code to the public schools and issuing citations for violations. Mr. Reynolds, Planning Director, pointed out that there were insufficient funds to adequately cover the safety program and reach enough people. The Commission directed that the staff prepare a transmittal to City Council stating needs for additional funds to implement a bicycle safety program. There was a discussion on bike trails on Pacific Coast Highway which is State owned property. Staff was directed to communicate with State agency concerning that portion of beach controlled by them in an attempt to make arrangement for bicycle trails along Pacific Coast Highway. There was a discussion on bike trails along Bolsa Chica. Staff was directed to prepare a transmittal to City Council and any other appropriate agencies regarding provision for bike trails along Bolsa Ch ica. Mrs. Carlberg suggested a brief communication be submitted to Coastal Commission to have bike trail on coastline and such communication should be issued before their review on October 15, 1973. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Blaise J. Subbiondo regarding planning requirements for the development of the area bounded by Green Street on the west, Lynn Street on the east, Warner Avenue on the north, and Los Patos on the south. -2- 9/25/73 - P.C. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 25, 1973 Page 3 Mr. Subbiondo was present and presented some renderings of proposed development for the area. It was the consensus of the Commission that the sites are a part of an illegal sub- division, with original legal subdivision being in 5 acre parcels. It was the opinion of the City Attorney's representative, Mr. John O'Connor, that until five acre parcels were obtained no Division of Land could be filed to permit division of land. Mr. Subbiondo stated that he presently has an application with the Coastal Commission which will be up for hearing in a few weeks. Staff was directed by the Commission to contact the Coastal Commission with letter revoking approval of concept of plan submitted. There was a discussion on land usage in the illegally subdivided area and staff concurred with Mr. Subbiondo that developers and property owners should be made aware of the situation prior to filing development plans with the City. ON MOTION BY KERINS SECOND BY BOYLE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO TRANSMIT A LETTER TO THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT INDICATING REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL BUILDING SITES IN THAT -AREA AND THAT SUCH LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. AYES:. Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Higgins MISCELLANEOUS The Taylor Street park site was discussed. Mr. Ed Selich presented Vugraphs and stated that the staff recommended a 2-1/2 acre park in that area and that it was included in the Specific Plan for that area. It was the consensus of the Commission that a 2 1/2 acre park would be recommended. Mr. Selich pointed out that he felt that residents of the cul-de-sac adjacent to the area would be in favor as long as Huntington goes through to Ellis. KENDALL DEVELOPMENT CO. A letter was received and noted from Kendall Development to Planning Commission requesting a one hour discussion for proposed development on 50 acre planned development at Graham St. and Slater Street on the Bolsa property. Commission directed staff to place this item on the October 23 agenda. -3- 9/25/73 - P.C. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 25, 1973 Page 4 COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Wallin suggested follow-up discussion with South Coast Commission. Staff was directed to furnish Commission with copies of Edison transmittal. Chairman Kerins directed staff to work on Sign Ordinance. The Acting Secretary stated that he would be working onit and that it should be ready for review around October 9. There was a discussion on meeting of October 2 in Murdy Park concerning County Islands. This meeting was called by Orange County Planning Department. The Chairman directed Mr. Reynolds to contact Mr. Romella re "islands" to insure original plan for the area had not been altered and report back to him. The Chairman asked staff to determine why member of the Building Department was not present during the meeting. Commissioner Wallin requested the staff to obtain copy of Rockefeller Report on The Use of Land. STAFF COMMENTS Commissioner Geiger discussed the meeting with Dr. Fielding of Orange County Transit District and felt that it had been very successful. He stated that Southern California RTD will have ex- press service from Huntington Center to downtown Los Angeles, that they are being subsidized by ARCO to transport employees from this area and no doubt have some space available in their transit system. Growth Policy should be ready October 9, 1973. Open Space should be ready October 23, 1973. THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:10 P.M. FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. K. A. Reyn6ldd Edward H. Ke in Secretary Chairman -4- 9/25/73 - P.C. 1