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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-15MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1974 - 7 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter Commissioners Bazil and Porter arrived at 7:05 P.M. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. ZONE CASE NO. 72738 Applicant: Donald E. Goodell Zone Case No.72-38 is a request for a prezone on 6.2 acres of land from Al General Agricultural District to C2 Community Business District with a 50 f t. setback from the ultimate right of way line. It is located east of Bolsa Chica Street 523 ft. south of Los Patos Avenue. Reason for request is to convert the underground command headquarters into a restaurant and bar. The feeling is that this would be of historical value and an asset to attract customers. This property is master planned for outside city limits. The Acting Secretary, Mr. Ed Selich, reviewed the history of this application, indicating that it was originally filed in 1972 and first hearing was held on November 21, 1972, and continued to December 19, 1972 for the staff to study the Bolsa Chica alignment and land use analysis. On December 13, 1972 the Environmental Review Board denied the Exemption Declaration and determined that an Environmental Impact Report would be required. At the December 19, 1972 meeting the application was continued to January 9, 1973. On January 9th applicant requested a continuance. It was continued to April 13, 1973. The Acting Secretary pointed out that it cannot be acted on until an Environmental Impact Report is prepared. He stated that in view of the Planning Commission's policy decision on annexation of properties in the Bolsa Chica area (master planning of the entire area) this application is somewhat premature. A complete study on the Bolsa Chica has not yet been made. Mr. Selich stated that staff recommends a continuance to an indefinite date. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. Donald E. Goodell addressed the Commission and stated that he would like to get direction from the Commission before having an Environmental Impact Report made. The Chairman stated that Commission policy is not to approve any further zone initiations in the Bolsa Chica until the preliminary plan is complete, and that it will be some time before this will Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 15, 1974 Page 2 be completed. If applicant wished to withdraw his application his $120 would be refunded. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussed spot zoning, and Commissioner Bazil stated that this property was in the county and if it were in the City there might be some merit to granting the zone change. Commissioner Boyle stated that applicant could go to County and request a zone change. Mr. Goodell agreed to a continuance to an indefinite time in 1974 when preliminary plans will have been completed. Staff was directed to reschedule at earliest possible date the master plan studies on the Bolsa Chica. Staff was also directed to consider this application when studying the Bolsa Chica. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ZONE CASE NO. 72-38 WAS CONTINUED INDEFINITELY UNTIL SUCH TIME AS ENTIRE BOLSA CHICA AREA IS MASTER PLANNED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-5 Applicant: Huntington Harbour Corporation This is a request to permit the rearrangement of the approved building layout and relocate the parking pursuant to S. 9811.4 of the Code (Tentative Tract No. 8039) located 175 ft. inland of Pacific Coast Highway on both sides of Shark Fin Lane. The property is zoned R2 and R3. The Acting Secretary stated that a letter of withdrawal had been received. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-5 WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION: 1973 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM UPDATE Chairman Kerins directed the Subcommittee members to go over the plan item by item and add or delete any items they felt necessary. The Subcommittee agreed to meet on Saturday, January 19, 1974 to discuss the Work Program. Other members of the Commission were -2- 1/15/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 15, 1974 Page 3 directed to present suggestions together with Subcommittee at Planning Commission meeting of January 22, 1974 Commissioner Wallin discussed the Service Station Suffix and Sign Code and requested input from`departments responsible for their implementation. DISCUSSION: PRIOR PLANNING COMMISSION INTENT AND DIRECTION FOR STAFF IN PREPARATION OF A CODE AMENDMENT TO PD ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FLEXIBILITY AND DIVERSIFICATION FROM REQUIREMENT OF DIFFERENT UNIT AND BUILDING TYPES ON PROJECT GREATER THAN 40 ACRES. Mr. Jim Palin, representing the Environmental Resources Section, addressed the Commission and stated that he had reviewed the tapes of the meetings of October 23 and 30, 1973 for the Planning Commission action'on this matter. He stated that he would like some input from the Commission as to what they would recommend be included in the rewriting of the PD Ordinance. The Planning Commission consensus was to allow some flexibility and allow architects to utilize their abilities to create a harmonious and heterogenous development. Mr. Palin stated that Assistant City Attorney John O'Connor felt that the "Intent" should be dropped from all Articles. Commissioner Higgins stated that he would like to see the PD Ordinance written without reference to density even though he realizes that it probably will encompass a density not exceeding 10 to 12 units per acre. He further stated that he felt another ordinance should be written for condominium developments. There was a discussion on the preparation of two separate ordinances, one each for PD and condominium developments. Commissioner Wallin discussed the possibility of visually reviewing the PD's developed within the City after a one year period before amending the code. Staff was directed to prepare a condominium ordinance along with an update of the PD ordinance and to rewrite Article 931. DISCUSSION: ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT (OCTD) TRANSIT CORRIDORS AND BUS ROUTES Commission and staff were furnished copies of a draft letter to the City Council and maps depicting existing and proposed bus routes through the City. Commissioner Geiger addressed the Commission. He stated that it was the consensus of the Transportation Committee of the Planning "ommission to participate in the mass rapid transit plans of the OCTD and such development should take place in a north/south direction. Vugraphs were presented. -3- 1/15/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 15, 1974 Page 4 There was a discussion of bus routes and Commission agreed to some changes on the map presented at meeting. The draft letter to the City Council was amended. Ms. Phyllis Sariego, representing the League of Women Voters, addressed the Commission and stated that the League of Women Voters have spent two years studying public transportation before adopting a position. She then outlined their position, stating that public transportation must serve the poor, the young, the handicapped and the disabled. She concurred with the Commission's consensus on bus routes to be requested from OCTD. RESOLUTION NO. 1133 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASS TRANSIT INTER -CITY SERVICE AS PROPOSED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WALLIN RESOLUTION NO. 1133 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 1134 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA PROPOSING MODIFICATIONS TO ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT INTER -CITY ROUTES AND RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT INTRA-CITY ROUTE. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY KERINS RESOLUTION NO. 1134 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Staff was directed to transmit the above Resolutions to the City Council together with a Letter of Transmittal. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - - LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY - REQUEST TO RE -APPLY FOR APPROVAL Chairman Kerins stated that the application to convert an existing apartment project to condominium which was previously submitted by Lincoln Property Company had been turned down by the City Council and apparently would require tremendous modification of plans before approval could be granted. He stated that the Commission would recommend that -applicant comply with all City Ordinances and requirements that are specified by the Code. -4- 1/15/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 15, 1974 Page 5 MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE RE: CONFLICT BETWEEN HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE SECTIONS 9700.7(2) and 9014 Staff was directed to furnish a report to the Commission on January 22, 1974 on the pros and cons of net and gross area computations. MEMORANDUM TO CITY COUNCIL - POSITION STATEMENT ON METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT UTILITY CORRIDOR AND SWITCHYARD IN THE BOLSA CHICA. The schematic attached to the memorandum was discussed. The staff was directed to modify site next to Edison Co. substation near Ellis Avenue and Edwards to include an area of approximately the same size as the proposed MWD switchyard. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Porter discussed patches in block walls which had been knocked out and replaced in order to put in pools. He noted that the blocks did not match the original wall color. Ralph Leyva stated that Bill Hartge had sent out letters in October not to allow walls to be breached. He stated that he would bring this letter in for Commissioners' review. Commissioner Geiger noted that the flashing light at the inter- sections of Main and Garfield could prove hazardous. Ralph Leyva stated that there is a possibility that this will be remedied within a few weeks, pending letter of authorization from the Railroad Co. Commissioner Boyle expressed concern about the street next to Edison' High where bicycle trails flood during rainy weather. He stated that tickets have been issued recently to youngsters who had to cross over to other side of Magnolia because they were riding their bicycles the wrong way to avoid flooded areas. He inquired if there were plans for installing curbs and gutters in this area. Mr. Leyva stated that they had attempted to work with the school district to find a solution to problem by rerouting bike trails behind the fence on athletic field. The school district was not willing to spend the approximate $500 it would take to do this. Commissioner Wallin discussed implementation of codes, and the feasibility of enforcement. Regarding enforcement, she stated there were two areas in need of improvement: (1) Service Station Suffix, and (2) Signing. She requested a report from the Building Department on service stations that have been abandoned. Pat Spencer will report back with this information. Commissioners discussed the number of illegal signs and requested from Building Department a report on sign enforcement. Two areas to be reported on were Lusk Industrial Tract on McFadden and the real estate sign on Springdale. (A telephone call to the Chairman was requested on these items.) -5- 1/15/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 15, 1974 Page 6 Commissioner Bazil reported that the P.E. right-of-way is presently 40' wide. Staff was directed to investigate if a zoning ordinance is the most appropriate method of implementation and to determine what setbacks would be required in addition to the existing 40 ft. right-of-way for a rapid transit corridor. STAFF'S COMMENTS Jim Palin reported on ED for ROS areas, Seacliff Country Club, Meadowlark Golf Course, Huntington Harbour Yacht Club. He stated that the Environmental Review Board had substantial findings. Tentative negative declarations were granted. The ED's were posted for the 10 day public input period and will be heard by the ERB on January 29, 1974. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY PORTER THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:00 P.M. TO THE JANUARY 22, 1974 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None /Ij,j h - � J" lop 9'11m� - Y. &-9A �� Edward D. Selich Edward H. Kerins Acting Secretary Chairman -6- 1/15/74 - PC