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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-231 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING C014MISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1973 - 7 P.M. - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS KENDALL DEVELOPMENT CO. Mr. Leonard Goodman, Vice President of Kendall Development Co., addressed the Commission and gave a brief background of the Company's history and related facts concerning their part in some of the development of Huntington Beach. Mr. Don Corbin presented renderings of -the proposed development which is located southwest of Slater and Graham on the Bolsa property. He stated that the proposed PD would be similar to the Broadmoor Homes in the Turtle.Rock area on the Irvine Ranch. Slides were presented of some of the homes in other developments with special emphasis on the landscaping and treatment of open space. fie stated that the prices for the units would probably start at $50,000. Ile discussed the townhouse concept as compared to the duplex, pointing out the advantage of the duplex concept in a planned development over the townhouse concept. Mr. Weingarten addressed the Commission and there followed a question and answer period. It was the consensus of opinion among the Commissioners that more diversification of dwelling types would be preferable, with more study being given to those units on the perimeter. SPECIFIC PLAN AND MULTI -STORY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF TOWNLOT AREA Chairman Kerins read a letter of resignation from the High Rise Committee submitted by Mr. Jack Horn. He stated that Mrs. Lorraine Faber, Secretary of the High Rise Committee, had requested a thirty day extension for discussion in behalf of the Committee. Mrs. Faber addressed,the`Commission and a discussion of her letter of October 18, 1973, and�the six recommendations contained therein were discussed item by item. It was the consensus of the Commission that a seventh recommendation be added which would request that a member of the Commission meet with the Committee in addition to a staff member. Chairman Kerins stated that at a later date a member of the Commission would be directed to meet with the High Rise Committee. Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 23, 1973 Page 2 Mr. Ken Reynolds, Acting Secretary, stated that the staff was prepared to discuss the project and he felt there was no need to postpone it for an additional thirty days, but rather to discuss it and then return with suggestions from the High Rise Committee. Mr.. Martinez, of the staff, pointed out that Mrs. Faber has met with staff for an hour and a half on October 10. At the meeting Coordination Draft No. 2 was thoroughly discussed with Mrs. Faber, who was then to review said draft with the high Rise Committee. The Acting Secretary stated that Mr. Eadie and Mr. Kellogg were present and were prepared to recap the Specific Plan to bring everyone to the same level. Mr. Steve Kellogg addressed the Commission and reviewed the Townlot Specific Plan Study. IIe stated there was a discrepancy between master plan and zoning in the townlot area. Vugraphs of master plan analysis and concepts were shown and various planning concepts were discussed. He requested the Commission give specific directions on the specific plan concept which included the provision for multi- story areas and concepts for master plan revisions. Commissioner Geiger stated he felt that Pacific Coast Highway should be moved back to Walnut Avenue from Goldenwest Street to Beach Blvd. Commissioner Porter indicated he favored Alternative B-2, with the modification that the primary commercial area in the westerly portion be deleted and the secondary commercial area be dispersed. Mr. Reynolds stated that a study was made several years ago and at that time acquisition of,right-of-way for relocation of Pacific Coast Highway inland would be in excess of one million dollars. Commissioner Higgins indicated he would like a secondary node to be located in the area of 17th Street. A majority of the Commission favored Alternative C-3 with Pacific Coast Highway to be relocated inland along Walnut Avenue beginning at about 21st Street and continuing along,Walnut Avenue to Lake Street. . Chairman Kerins indicated that staff should amend the general plan, zone the property and have the Conditional Use Permit process appli- cable to this area. A minimum set of development standards should be set.for the entire city. Kerins stated he would also like to have a greater floor area ratio. Chairman Kerins stated the staff should plan a minimal amount of area devoted to multi story development in•the beginning. Staff should also present options so that the Commission will have a rational basis to decide upon the location of multi story cluster �J' areas. ' 11 1 M Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 23, 1973 Page 3 Mr. Kellogg indicated that commercial areas would be consolidated; and that traffic from multi story and non -multi story areas would be separated by such treatment as cul-de-sacs. Regarding the Townlot Specific Plan, the Commission agreed to pursue the following directions: 1. Multi -story cluster plans C2 and C3 were most favorable and should be investigated further with a possible combination of the two. 2. The realignment of Pacific Coast Highway should be pursued utilizing a combination of plans B1 and B2 in which the highway would go inland to Walnut Avenue between approximately 20th Street and Lake Street. 3. Study and define areas for density reduction in the eastern portions of the study area. 4. Consolidate strip commercial along Pacific Coast Highway and reduce the overall amount. Mr. Dave Eadie discussed and presented the cube models as they relate to the Coordination Draft No. 2 of Code Amendment No. 72-21, the Multi -Story Suffix. He outlined the reasons for the approach that differs greatly from the previous 7th Draft dated April 5, 1973, with the change being for a citywide ordinance to set minimum standards and'work in concert with 'specific'plans or with geographical localities. A question and answer period followed. Staff inquired as to acceptability of entire proposal of ordinance. Commission indicated to staff that it would return at a later date with comments. Commissioner Wallin requested staff to work with Attorney so that the specific plan concept fosters and protects relationships among high rise developments. Commission discussed intent of Coordination Draft No. 2. It favored the floor area ratio concept as a device to determine lot coverage. Reasons why the use of floor area ratio and percent of lot coverage instead of the incentive concept were'also discussed. Commissioner Wallin was excused at 10:45 P. M. Commission directed staff to be ready for further discussion on the multi -story ordinance at the October 30, 1973, meeting. Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 23, 1973 Page 4 REVENUE/EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS OF RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS. Monica Florian discussed the evolution of the report and its purpose to identify the economic implications of various land use for city and school district finances. Pointing out the limitation of this type of economic analysis, she explained that the results should not be considered precise instruments for measuring monetary impact but rather as indicators of economic relationships. Aside from a fundamental realization that single family development usually constitutes a financial drain on government which may be offset by positive returns from multiple -family, commercial, and industrial uses, she pointed out the general observations which are the study's most important contribution: 1) revenues increase faster than expenditures as density increases; 2) the importance of the property tax in city financing is rivaled by retail sales tax and per capita revenues; and 3) the "value" of a particular land use can be deter- mined only in relation to the city as a whole. Commission ,discussion followed. No action was taken. MISCELLANEOUS Zone Case No. 73-13 I A memo from the Environmental Review Board on Zone Case No. 73-13, which proposes change of zone from M1-A-0 to MH, located at Newland Street and Pacific Coast Highway, was discussed. The Acting Secretary indicated that to do an EIR for this zone,case would cost an estimated $4,500. Commission directed staff to include this item on the October 30 agenda as a discussion,item. 1, A COMMISSION COMMENTS Chairman.Kerins gave a brief summation of the recent League of Cities conference held in San Francisco. The meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M. . Reynoldl fEdwardr ns Secretary Chairman 4