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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1973 - 7 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin
Boyle, Porter
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
NOTE: A TAPE RECO91JING.OF THIS MEETING IS 19N FILE IN THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OFFICE,`
CONSENT CALENDAR (LTEMS---APPROVED)
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED_BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
MINUTES - August 28, 1973',- Approved as transcribed and mailed.
TENTATIVE TRACT N0..7743 (Continued from 9/18/73)
Applicant: J.M.C. Coristruction Co.
Continued to November 6, 1973 on ,,staff recommendation to allow
time to meet with S.uba-ivision Committee 10/26/73.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8412*.
Applicant: Covington -.Bros.
Continued to November 6',j973 at written request of the -applicant.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-48 APPEAL
Applicant: First Western Bank
Continued to November 6, 1973 at applicant's request and with
staff's concurrence.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7596.(Continued from 10/2/73)
Applicant:` Donald L. Bren Co.
Tentative Tract.No. 7596 is a request -for a nine month extension
of time of the conditions of approval commencing October S. 1973.
roperty is located crast-of Newland Street and south of Garfield
venue.
The Acting Secretary.4ddressed the Commission and stated that
Resolution No. 1128'.-ha-. been prepared to be discussed concurrently
with this application." -Chairman Kerins stated that he would like
to defer discussion of,Resolution No. 1128 to the end of the
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Minutes: It. 13. Planning Commission
Tuesday, October 16, 1973
Page 2
Mr. Harry Merrill, Vice President of Donald L. Bren Co., addressed
the Commission and stated that he had no opposition to the latest
conditions of approval, and that 75% of arterial wall landscaping
is complete. He questioned items 1 and 2 of the Environmental
Review Board's recommendations.
The Commission discussed the effeciency of both gas and electric
utilit*es and their effect -on conservation of energy.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY BAZIL ENVIRONMENTAL'IMPACT REPORT
NO. 73-14 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil,7Iiiggins, Kerins, Boyle
NOES: Wallin, Porter
ABSENT: -None
Discussion followed on stubbing out both electrical and natural
gas utilities.
ON,MOTION BY-GEIGER AND SECOND BY BAZIL ITEM 2 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS,,WHICH IS QUOTED BELOW, WAS DELETED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2. The developer shall--be-,,required at the time of construction -
to stub out for both electrical and natural gas utilities
for the following facilities-: clothes dryers, water heaters,
cooking equipment, and -refrigeration units to minimize the
possible overburden on'any one energy source.
AYES: Geiger, Bazil,.Higgins,' Kerins
NOES: Wallin, Porter,- Boyle
ABSENT: None..
Commission then discussed suitable wording to amend -Item 2 of the
Environmental Review Board.'s recommendations.
ON MOTION•BY,BOYLE AND SECOND BY KERINS ITEM 2 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS WAS AMENDED TO SUBSTITUTE "DUAL
SYSTEM FOR CLOTHES DRYERS" AND "GAS FOR WATER HEATER AND CENTRAL
HEATING" BY.THE'FOLLOWI'NG VOTE:
AYES: Kerins, Wallin,- Boyle,.Porter
NOES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins
ABSENT: None �
ON MOTION:BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY-HIGGINS AN EXTENSION OF NINE
MONTHS FROM OCTOBER 5,-1973;.WAS GRANTED ON TENTATIVE TRACT NO.
7596 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, October 16, 1973
Page 3
1. The tentative map received June 23, 1972, shall be the
approved layout.
2. The area north of'Yorktown Avenue, except the 12 acres east
of the Edison right-of-way, shall not be developed until an
agreement is reached regarding the method of constructing
major drainage facilities for this area.
3. A soil report prepared by an approved soils engineer shall
be submitted to the.Department of Public Works prior to
recordation of:a%y,-portion of the tract. All portions of
the land not satisfactory for building shall be excluded.
4. The median along, Garfield Avenue shall be landscaped and
improved to P1annlmg Department and Department of Public
Works' requirement's.. Such landscaping shall include the
bulb at the intersection of "AA" Street.
S. The street right-of-way along Garfield Avenue, across the
Southern California Edison Company easement, shall be fully
improved to Department of Public Works' requirements.
6. A 6 ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the
rear of the lots backing onto the Newland School site.
Also a concrete strip shall be installed between the
existing chain link fence and the new wood frame or wall.
7. All Standard'Conditions of Approval of May 23, 1972 for
tentative tract maps that are applicable shall be complied
with.
8. The developer shall be required to install full insulation
in all exterior walls and ceilings of the dwellings to
minimize the burden on -heating and cooling systems.
9. The developer shall be required at the time of construction
to stub out for both electrical and natural gas utilities
the following facility: clothes dryers.. He shall also be
required to provide gas for water heaters and central heat-
ing. This condition is imposed to minimize possible over-
burden on any one energy source.
10. The developer shall be required to dispose of all building
spoils, such as unusable lumber, tar paper, wire, pipe and
other excess.or.unusable waste, at an off -site facility that
is equipped to:handle them.
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Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, October 16, 1973
Page 4
11. The developer shall be required to remove all peat deposits
from the lots in the project which have been designated in
the report as areas having a serious peat problem.
12. The developer shall-b6l--required to locate all dwelling units
at a minimum setback of••,35 feet from the travel lane of the
arterial highway to reduce and attenuate the sound'pressure
level to an acceptab1c .level•of between 45 and 50 dBa reading
within the; dwelling -units.
13. The developer shall be.required to afford access to the
adjoining Edison right;of-way on Garfield to make it avail-
able for bicycle traffic -down to the high school.
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14. The developer shall be required to furnish a list of plant
materials that would,be_ acceptable in the project area, such
list to be .prepared by a qualified consultant, and shall
furnish a statement to be made available to the buyers of
the units regarding possible earth settling in the area. .
15. The developer shall be required to,stockpile all topsoil as
it is removed for construction and replace and restore it
within the project after construction.
16. The Parks and Recreation fees in effect at the time Planning
Commission grants an extension of time on the Tentative Tract
map shall be the; approved_ fees.
17. The developer shall be required to construct all arterial
highway improvements, including perimeter walls and,land-
scaping, prior to release or connection of.utilities for
occupancy.'
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins
NOES: Wallin, Boyle, -Porter
ABSENT: None
MINORITY REPORT. '
I. There still remains-an=unresolved adverse impact on both
elementary 'and high schools. 'This project will generate
an excess of 315 children over the maximum capacity of the
elementary schools;bn the,local vicinity. It will add
112 high school students -to a high school district completely
beyond capacity. The elfect-of this will continue to degrade
educational' quality.. >
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Minutes: H. B. Planhing_Commission
Tuesday, October 16, 19173
Page 5
2. -This project, in addition to the Signal Landmark project to
the south, lies within the highest hazard flood zone, Class
A.
3. The State of California has not reported their geological
safety survey and the required standards to be applied by
local jurisdictions.
4. Continued approval of projects of this magnitude (392 homes)
places added burden upon electric and gas utilities, widely
publicized as being in extremely short supply and insuffi-
cient to meet the impact of new growth.
(signed) W. M. Porter Joseph P. Boyle
K. G. Wallin
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-05 (Continued from 9/18/73)
Applicant: Rodney B. Lauter
Conditional Use Permit No. 73-05 is a request to permit continued
use and future expansion -of an existing church and school located
on the east side of Florida, 300 ft. south of Utica in an R2
medium density residential area.
The Chairman opened -the -hearing to the public.
Mr. John Rohrig, representing the Evangelical Free Church,
addressed the Commission and discussed keeping the existing
driveway until it could be placed in another area which has
been. -proposed. Landscaping was discussed. The Acting Secretary
noted that 100 landscaping is required for Churches and the
proposed plan calls_out__14.5% landscaping. Reciprocal parking
agreement with Wycliff on adjoining property was discussed.
Conditions of approval were discussed.
Public hearing was closed.
The Acting -Secretary noted, _that the Environmental Review Board
approved Exemption Declaration No. 73-169;subject to traffic
study recommendations.'"-
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO.-7,3-05 WAS APPROVED WITH'THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The southerly driveway of the existing church facility shall
be a width of 20 ft. to facilitate two way traffic -with a
30 ft. wide driveway opening at the Florida Avenue point of
access.
Minutes: H. B. Planning. -Commission
Tuesday, October 16, 1973
Page 6
2. The Plot Plan received August 3, 1973 shall be revised to
reflect the recommendations of the Traffic Study. The plan
dated August 3, 1973 -shall be the approved plan for the 14.5%
landscaping. - -
3. The conditional use -permit shall encompass the entire church
property (286 ft. fronting on Florida Street and 300 ft. in
depth).
4. A reciprocal parking agreement shall be signed and recorded
with the City prior__wforissuance of building permits.
S. If at a future date it is determined that the combined
facilities exceed the parking allocation, additional parking
shall be required to be provided on site. The number and
location shall be'determined'by the Board of Zoning Adjust-
ments.
6. All applicable conditions of approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 73-01 shall be complied with.
7. Within one year, the northerly driveway shall be converted
to landscaping.
AYES: Geiger, Bazil; Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES:_ None
ABSENT: None
And for the following reasons:
1. The proposed use wi1l.,not be detrimental to the value of
property or improvements within the vicinity.
2. The proposed use sha1 not.have'an adverse effect on the
general health,'welfare- -safety and convenience of the
neighborhood or the City as a whole.
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-21:-,--Guest Parking_Revision-:
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To amend subsections relating to guest parking requirements within
multiple residential districts and to'require said parking to be
located on -site.
The Acting Secretary and Commission concurred for withdrawal of
this item for the agendaw- Staff was directed to incorporate
Planned Development stree-t=se:ctions in draft.
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Minutes: H. B. Planning -Commission
Tuesday,-October'16, 1973
Page 7
MISCELLANEOUS
LETTER TO METROPOLITAN.WATER DISTRICT OF.SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Commission reviewed and edited draft of a letter to MWD which
y. had been prepared bstaff in opposition to MWD.acquiring a
utility corridor and-srlitchyard in the Bolsa Chica. Staff was
directed to prepare final letter incorporating changes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1128
A Resolution of the City Planning Commission of the City of
Huntington Beach adopting criteria to serve as guidelines for
landscaping along arterial highways.
Commission discussed the proposed Resolution and stated that
Mr. Hartge was in agreement with the Resolution.
ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE RESOLUTION NO. 1128 WAS
APPROVED AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil; Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SPECIAL CENSUS
Mr. Ed Selich gave a brief presentation on special census to be
taken in City of Huntington Beach and requested Commissioners'
comments on questions to be asked during the census that the City
has no answers for at this time. This additional information
would greatly benefit the City. It was noted that information
has to be finalized by October 23, 1973.
Commissioner Geiger felt -data would be of minimum use to anybody
and would probably be inaccurate.
Commissioner Bazil fe-lt- questions should be directed -toward those
which would provide factual answers rather than opinions.
Commissioner.'Wallin felt'it_could be a positive approach.
Chairman Kerins suggested the question he preferred would be "Do
you want the City to take steps to limit population growth of
Huntington Beach?"
Commissioner Porter thought the question of place of occupation
o,f-head of household might be beneficial.
Minutes: H.B. Planning•Commission
Tuesday, October 16,-'I973
Page 8
Chairman Kerins thought that No. 1 priority should.be placed
on question of number,.of cars/unit.
REAR YARD SETBACK WITHIN HUNTINGTON HARBOUR
Staff and Commission discussed setbacks and open space.
ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO
PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT INDICATING THE THREE MODIFICATIONS
LISTED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. 10' setback on channelized bulkhead.
2. Minimum width of 100 ft.
3. Eliminate 5 ft. from the flood control channel.
AYES: Geiger, Kerins,
NOES: Bazil, Higgins
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Wallin, Boyle, Porter
Staff directed to provide Planning Commission with updated
standard conditions for tentative maps for review and adoption
within one month.
Commission discussed Shelter Industries and noted that the
project would be up for reconsideration at November Sth City
Council Meeting.
Commissioner Porternote'd that Saturday, October 20, at 2:00 P.M.
on CBS Channel 2 there will be a presentation on "What is Energy
Crises All About?
Chairman Kerins req`u'esx�d -staff present at October 23rd study
session a review of material to be presented at October 29
Coastal Commission meeting.
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Chairman Kerins recq ested that copies of the Jensen letter be
mailed out in Friday'sNpacket.
Commissioner Wallin requested cost revenue data be included in all
future staff reports.
Commissioner Wallin discussed enforcement of Coastal Commission
Conditions of Approval and discussed the possiblity of a Code
Amendment being prepared that would assist in implementation.
She requested that it be put on Coastal Commission agenda for
their October 29th meeting.
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Minutes: ' H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, October 16, 1973
Page 9
Attorney John O'Connor was directed to report back to
Commission on how Selby Decision could be applied to '
Huntington Beach.
Commissioner.Geiger discussed open-end Cul-de-sac treatment.
Chairman Kerins discussed his reasons for appealing the i
Ralph's sign at'Goldenwest & Warner which had been approved
by the BZA.
Commissioner Boyle requested staff to study other techniques
of energy conservation.
ADJOURNMENT -> >
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. to the October 23
Study Session".meeting.
K. A.Reyn 1 war H. Kerins
Secretary Chairman
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