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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1973 - 7 P.M. - STUDY SESSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin,
Porter
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Boyle
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
SPECIFIC PLAN AND MULTI -STORY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS_
TOWNLOT AREA
Mr. Art Knox addressed the Commission. He stated that he was
resigning as Chairman of the High Rise Committee and does not
plan to attend any future meetings. His reasons included the
fact that the plan has created greater density and intensity,
parking has been set up to permit parking in front yard set-
backs, and that he has not been given information in sufficient
time for study prior to meetings. Chairman Kerins noted that of
eight members appointed by the City Council to the High Rise
Committee two were present. Mrs. Lorraine Fabor, who was present,
agreed ' to a request by Chairman Kerins that she hold a meeting
of the High Rise Committee in order to elect a new Chairman.-,-,,
Commission discussion followed on whether to continue with
this item or continue it to the next study session meeting.
ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAZIL SPECIFIC PLAN AND
MULTI -STORY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF TOWNLOT AREA WAS CONTINUED
TO OCTOBER,23, 1973 STUDY SESSION OF PLANNING COMMISSION BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Porter
NOES: Geiger, Wallin,
ABSENT: Boyle
LAND USE EDP.SYSTEM STATUS
Ms. Maureen Wild presented to the Commission:a review of the
Urban Data Inventory of the EDP System. Commission discussion
followed.
Chairman Kerins stated he would like to see.sample output
reports using the system and that he will be.,asking for dollars
expended for the EDP system for the Planning function.
Minutes: H.B. Plahning Commission
Tuesday, October 9, 1973
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REVENUE/EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS OF RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL,
AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS
This item was continued to October 23, 1973 Study Session.
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
Commission discussion included the undesirability of the site
proposed for acquisition and the use of EIR guidelines to control
site selection or place constraints on MWD. John O'Connor,
Assistant City Attorney, stated that whether or not the City
could assume the role of lead agency is not resolved.
Staff was directed to prepare a draft letter to MWD for review
by Commissioners, which would'voice the City's concern for the
District's present plan for acquisition with apparent neglect
(and potential impact upon the 500 acre wildlife preserve
proposed) of the City's earlier recommendation of utility corridor
and switch yard, and ask for their comment regarding proposal
made at public hearing -over a year ago.
Chairman Kerins stated that he felt the Commission should wait
until new guidelines are adopted and ask the Attorney for a
report and recommendations on how to proceed with mitigation of
the present plan of MWD.
ON.MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE CITY ATTORNEY
WAS,DIRECTED TO REPORT BACK ON NOVEMBER 13, 1973 MEETING WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THIS SUBJECT, ASSUMING THAT STATE
GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN ADOPTED FOR EIRs BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazi 1, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle
MISCELLANEOUS
Ms. Kristin Bender addressed the Commission and reported on the
excellent progress of the least terns in the Huntington Harbour
area. She stated that there are now about 30 pair of least terns,
and that this was related in a letter to Planning Commission and
Environmental Review Board. She stated ,that La Solano is attempt-
ing to get the .relocated nesting site built and that she hoped
to be on hand when construction begins. Ms. Bender felt the
birds.. would adjust well to their new site when it is completed.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Wallin requested .that she be put on record as request-
ing that staff provide their planned presentation -(before Coastal
Commission on October 29 meeting) for Commission at October 23rd
meeting.
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Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, October 9, 1973
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EDISON CO. EXPANSION
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WALLIN AND SECONDED BY PORTER FOR STAFF
TO TRANSMIT TO CITY COUNCIL THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCERN
THAT CONDITION OF APPROVAL HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM "PRIOR TO
GRADING'',TO "PRIOR TO -OCCUPANCY",
Commissioner Bazil stated that, although he would abstain
from voting due to his absence at the meeting in which the
Edison application was heard, it was his feeling that the
Planning Commission was a recommending body. He further
stated that when recommendations are sent to the City Council,
unless they are sent back, the Commission should not take
any further action since the City Council is the legislative
body.
VOTE:
AYES: Wallin, Porter
NOES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins
•ABSTAIN: Bazil
ABSENT: Boyle
THE MOTION FAILED.
LABOR CAMP (CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-31 (Vicmora Corp.)
Commissioner Porter inquired as to status of the Labor Camp.
Chairman Kerins requested that a staff report be prepared
as to the status of the Labor Camp.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Geiger passed out copies to the Commission of
letters to the news media indicating progress with Orange
County Transit District and with request that bus schedules
be published periodically with changes so noted in schedules.
STAFF'S COMMENTS
Attorney John O'Connor reported on Red Carpet Realty sign.
He stated that the matter is being handled by Mr. Miller
in the Attorney's office. On September 13 a warning letter
was issued, apprising Red Carpet of violation.
Charles Gerarden stated that arraignment is set for October 16,
1973.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at
K. A. Reynolds
Secretary
8:30 P.M. to Tuesday, October 16, 1973
E and H. Kerins
Chairman