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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-12-18MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1973 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Higgins CONSENT CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY WALLIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes The Minutes of December 4, 1973_were approved as amended. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-29 - PRD Ordinance S. 9310 Continued to January 22, 1974. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS LAND USE ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN Secretary Reynolds discussed the cover letter and Resolution .-and Amendments which came about as a result of prior hearings. He stated that various letters have been submitted which primarily addressed themselves to planning reserve area. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Ralph Ashton addressed the Commission and reviewed the history of the planning reserve area., stating that it has been two years and seven months since the first zone case request was filed,and stated that he would appreciate a decision on the land use far earlier than September 1974. Mr. David Val discussed the planning reserve area and requested the Planning Commission to direct staff to assign top priority for future development to that area within the planning reserve bounded by Goldenwest and'Edwards and Garfield and Ellis. The public hearing was closed. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 18, 1973 Page 2 The Commission reviewed the transmittal from the Environmental Review Board on Environmental Impact Report No. 73-25, and discussed the mitigating measures in planning reserve areas. It was the Consensus of'the staff and Commission that within the planning reserve that area south of Central Park over to bluff, down to Garfield westerly of Goldenwest would be given top priority. Secretary Reynolds stated that one problem which ­ has to_be resolved by the City Council is direction for planning the third phase of Central Park. Commissioner Bazil suggested that a formal request should be made to City Council to make a decision about the 3rd phase of the Central Park area so that decisions could be made on planning reserve area in question. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT N0., 73-25 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:. Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE RESOLUTION NO. 1129 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle; Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins Commissioner Wallin requested staff to be back -for January 22 meeting with.plan of action for Phase II of the Land Use Element. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY.WALLIN COMMISSION TO TRANSMIT TO CITY COUNCIL URGENCY "OF REACHING DECISION ON ROUTING OF TALBERT AND THE THIRD PHASE OF CENTRAL CITY'PARK. VOTE: AYES: Geiger "Bazil, Kerinsg Wallin,'Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins - CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT'TO THE GENERAL PLAN Chairman Kerins opened the hearing'to the .public: There being no one to speak for or against this item,on the Agenda, the public hearing was closed., ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAZIL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 73-24 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins -2- 12/18/73 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 18, 1973 Page 3 The Commission reviewed the Transmittal from the Environmental Review Board No. 73-24, and discussed the mitigating measures. It was the consensus of the Commission that Item 1. of the Mitigating Measures should be amended to read: 1. A comprehensive economic study should be undertaken in order to determine what economic burden will be placed upon the community by the acquisition, development, and maintenance of the open space, including city park lands, which is proposed to be established. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN WAS ADOPTED WITH MITIGATING MEASURES OUTLINED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD, AS AMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE RESOLUTION NO. 1131 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins GROWTH POLICY - REVISED Secretary Reynolds addressed the Commission and stated that former members of the Goals and Objectives Committee had been contacted by letter. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Art Knox, representing the Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association, addressed the Commission. He stated that he felt the best way to control the growth is to control the density factor and not get too involved with PRD's. Mr. Al Bell, Orange County Planning Department, addressed the Commission and briefly outlined the County's growth policy. Mr. Mike Guerin addressed the Commission and stated that more study should be given to the economic situation in growth policy. Mr. Jerry Baim, President of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce addressed the Commission. He discussed the Revised Growth Policy and stated that he was very pleased to see Fiscal Planning under the Development Section included. He further stated that any implementation of growth policy must be based on land use policy and not the reverse. - 3- 12/18/73 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 18, 1973 Page 4 Mr. Wm. Foster, representing the Environmental Council, addressed the Commission. He stated that he felt it would be difficult to evaluate the growth policy in absence of a land use plan. Mr. Ken Kerins; representing the Home Council, addressed the Com- mission and stated that he concurred with Mr. Baim. The Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussion followed. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WALLIN RESOLUTION NO. 1132 WAS ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins A fifteen minute recess was called at 9:30 P.M. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8471 Applicant: Joseph N. Shaffer Tentative Tract No. 8471 is a request for division of 9 lots on 2'.28 acres (four-plex subdivision) located on the'west side of Florida 300 ft. north of Garfield. Secretary Reynolds noted that a site plan and Tentative Tract map were displayed on.wall. Vugraphs were shown. Commissioner Bazil stated that on a subdivision map it is improper _and illegal to make requirements of landscaping or even the location of driveways. Mr. Joseph Shaffer, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated -that he would like clarification on the fact that his request was for division of 9 lots on 2.28 acres or a PUD. Assistant City Attorney John O'Connor stated that in a subdivision the City can only control the design and improvement as defined in Section 11511 of Business and Professions Code. There was a discussion on the drainage of the property. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8471 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The perimeter wall design particularly in respect to retention capability and compatibility with"existing walls shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval prior to (or concurrent with) grading plan. u -4- 12/18/73 - PC 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 18, 1973 Page 5 2. The map dated December 13, 1973 shall be the approved tentative map. 3. The final map shall comply with Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code relating to R2 develop- ments. 4. All applicable standard conditions of approval as adopted -May 23, 1972 shall apply. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Boyle NOES: Wallin, Porter ABSENT: Higgins CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-64 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5483 (Continued from 12/4/73) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-052 Subdivider: Harbour Pacific Ltd. Secretary Reynolds addressed the Commission and stated that the afternoon of December 18 an Attorney's Opinion had been received indicating that the lagoon cannot be counted as open space which would invalidate the staff reports. Commission discussion followed on alternatives to be sought by applicant on a possible code amendment or a continuance. Mr. Dale Dunn, representing the applicant, addressed the Com- mission and spoke in behalf of the project. He indicated that he would be willing to continue the applications pending further study and/or amending of the Ordinance. Mr. Art Knox spoke against the project. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY PORTER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-64, TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5483 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-052 WERE CONTINUED TO JANUARY 8, 1974 WITH CONCURRENCE OF APPLICANT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-08 Applicant: Harunori Oda dba Oda Nursery Conditional Use Permit No. 73-08 is a request to use property located south of Garfield, east of Ward within the Edison right-of-way for wholesale nursery growing grounds. Commission discussed the conditions of approval and reviewed a layout on display, showing plot plan of how property will be -used, where various plant materials will be located. -5- 12/18/73 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 18, 1973 Page 6 Slides and Vugraphs were shown. Secretary Reynolds stated that applicant has been operating a nursery and the request is to expand the use. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Glen Pierce, applicant's representative, addressed the Commission and stated that the nursery had been in existence for about one and one-half years. Commission discussed traffic circulation. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BOYLE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-08 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. Any compost and sacked fertilizer shall be screened from .the R1 and MH areas. 2. Shrubs and trees shall be provided along the entire perimeter. 3. The site shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner. 4. Hours of operation shall be restricted between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. No operation shall be permitted on Sundays. 5. Any lighting necessary shall be directed on to the site. 6. Stacking of cans, boxes, and materials shall be screened from view and not to exceed six (6) feet in height. 7. The Public Works Department shall require all fees relative --to drainage, water and sewer for additional services covered by this application along Ward Street south of Garfield Avenue. 8. Dedication of Ward,Street and necessary improvements shall be constructed to City Standards at the time each parcel is developed. 9. Any waiver of -these requirements shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments pursuant to S. 9730.2.1 and S. 9730.6.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins Reason The Planning Commission finds that the,plan substantially complies with the requirements of Article 984, the Master Plan of Land.Use, and the development standards for the particular use. -6- 12/18/73 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday,•December 18, 1973 Page 7 The Commission may conditionally approve such application for a conditional use permit and attach such conditions as it may deem necessary to secure compliance with the provisions of Division 9 and this article. A guarantee and evidence may be required that such conditions are being or will be met. DISCUSSION - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-24 - Alternative Residential Suffix District (-AR) (Continued from 11/20/73) It was the consensus of the Commission and staff that action should be deferred on this Code Amendment pending review by the Attorney's office. STAFF COMMENTS Secretary Reynolds gave a brief report on the December 17 City Council meeting. C. Gerarden gave a status report on Red Carpet Realty sign and La Paz sign. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Staff was directed to update status on 1973 Planning Commission Work Program. Chairman Kerins directed staff to re-establish Sign Committee, with letter to be transmitted requesting a meeting prior to January 22, 1974. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY GEIGER SIGN COMMITTEE TO BE COMPRISED OF TWO MEMBERS OF BOARD OF REALTORS, TWO MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE HOME COUNCIL. ALL MEMBERS ARE TO BE RESIDENTS OF HUNTINGTON BEACH. VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins Building Department to check legality of real estate signs in the Lusk Industrial Park and call Chairman Kerins on findings. Staff was directed to place on Study Session agenda UZ,:_expansion of Use Permit applications to include duplexes and up, and (2) discussion of techniques to include ERB recommendations on Tentative Tracts through Amendments to the Code. Attorneys office directed to prepare a legal opinion on Planning Commission's authority relative to Tentative Tracts. -7- 12/18/73 --PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 18, 1973 Page 8 The meeting was adjourned at 12 midnite to January 8, 1974. ell K. A. Reynolds dward H. Kerins Secretary Chairman L -8- 12/18/73 - PC