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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-22MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1974 - 7 P.M. - ADJOURNED MEETING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: CONSENT CALENDAR: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:10 P.M. and Commissioner Porter arrived at 7:45 P.I. None Minutes of January 8, 1974 Planning Commission Meeting. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 1974 WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Porter REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS MULTI -STORY ORDINANCE DRAFT AND FLOOR AREA RATIO Mr. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and indicated that Coordination Draft Number Four of Proposed Code Amendment No. 72-21, generally referred to as "MULTI -STORY SUFFIX (MS)", incorporated changes which were a result of the joint meeting of staff and Multi -Story Citizens Group held on January 9, 1974. Members of the Multi -Story Citizens Group present were Ms. Lorraine Faber, Mr. Jim DeGuelle, and Mr. Leonard Wright. A lengthy discussion followed between Commission and staff and Ms. Faber. Additional amendments to the draft were recommended. There was a discussion on fire safety in structures taller than 13 stories, lot size minimum, the precise plan, control of size by the Conditional Use Permit application, problem of view blockage on Pacific Coast Highway property. Mr. Andy Vanderlaan of the Fire Department was requested to report back to Commission on fire regulations under Section 1807. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 74-1: BZA FILING FEES Mr. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and stated that this Code Amendment was premature. He stated that Mr. Harlow indicated that further study should be made before this Code Amendment is presented to the Commission. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 22, 1974 Page 2 DISCUSSION: Letter and map from Tarbell Realtors regarding zone change proposal Chairman Kerins stated that he had discussed the letter with Mr. Harlow and that it was contrary to Commission policy to hold a public hearing on a proposed zone change without an application having been filed or an EIR approved. At 8:55 P.M. the Chairman called a fifteen minute recess. Chairman Kerins introduced Mr. John Cope as a new member of the Planning staff and welcomed him to the Commission meeting. DISCUSSION: Attorney's Opinion regarding Planning Commission authority on Tentative Tracts Acting Secretary Ed Selich advised the Commission that this item had been placed on the agenda as a result of a request of Commission at their January 8th meeting. Commissioner Wallin stated that she had understood a proposed ordinance would be included in this item. Assistant City Attorney John O'Connor stated that he had not prepared an ordinance, that the subdivision ordinance needs to be updated. He further stated that eventually the entire Division 9 ■ would have to be rewritten. At 9:15 P.M. Commissioner Higgins was excused from the meeting. 1974 WORK PROGRAM Acting Secretary Selich stated that as a result of the January 15th Commission meeting, Commissioners were to present and discuss their suggestions and requests for 1974 Work Program at this meeting. Commission and staff reviewed the recommended program page by page which was submitted by the Planning Commission Subcommittee for the 1974 Work Program. Deletions, additions, and amendments were noted by staff. Priorities were given for each item, where applicable. Chairman Kerins requested that work program charts be prepared similar to 1973 charts. MISCELLANEOUS Letter from Public Works re city walls was read and noted by Commission. The letter was dated September 11, 1973 and signed by H. E. Hartge. Design Review Board letter to Planning Commission concerning proposed DRB Code Amendment CA 73-30 was discussed. Staff was directed to write a letter of transmittal from Planning Commission to DRB indicating suggested changes to be incorporated into the -2- 1/22/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 22, 1974 Page 3 Code Amendment and Commission policy re same. It was the consensus of Commission that to the City Council on the Commission's of Huntington Central Park and Talbert be withdrawn. Commission will proceed City Council on January 21, 1974. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS the draft letter position re Phase III realignment should on motion made by the Commissioner Wallin stated that she had talked with the County Council, the Orange County Planning staff, and Commission concerning Seminar that was held last summer by Urban Research Corporation concerning growth. She noted that there will be a meeting held in New York, February 18 to 20. An outstanding list of speakers will be in attendance. She stated that the conference has to do with tools of regulation and management of growth and plans being utilized by other cities. Registration fee is $175 for governmental employees. Commissioner Geiger noted that the City Council had adopted the Transportation Resolutions at their January 21st meeting. He stated that he felt the staff should meet with OCTD on a proposed course of action to implement the proposed routing. Commission concurred. Chairman Kerins noted that the Sign Code was not on the agenda. He was advised that Jim Palin will be working on it. Mr. Ritter wrote,to Costa Mesa to get a copy of their Sign Code. It was then reproduced and distributed to the Sign Committee for their review. It should be back within two weeks. At that time both Sign Codes will be presented to Commission along with staff's comments. Chairman Kerins inquired if a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustments would be in attendance at all Planning Commission meetings. He was advised that there would be a member (based on rotating method) of the Board of Zoning Adjustments at all meetings., Chairman Kerins requested Mr. Pat Spencer to check on the Will Wright sign at Goldenwest and Edinger, stating that the structure had been moved but that the sign remained. Mr. Spencer agreed to check into it and answer the inquiry at next meeting. Commissioner Boyle urged members of the Commission and staff to procure THE USE OF LAND by Rockefeller Commission. Staff was directed to procure copies. STAFF'S COMMENTS Secretary Harlow recapped the City Council action on the Metropolitan Water District at their meeting of January 21st. -3- 1/22/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 22, 1974 Page 4 He stated that two representatives from MWD were present. They indicated that in two weeks MWD would have title to the property for the proposed switchyard site. The City Council adopted the Policy Statement of the Planning Commission anSgsked that it be transmitted to the State Legislature and EPA advising each of the inadequacies of the Environmental Impact Report. Copies of the draft MWD letter to State Legislature and EPA were handed out to Commissioners at the meeting. Secretary Harlow was requested to follow up on this matter. He stated that he would follow up with a phone call and letter if necessary due to the urgency of the situation. Assistant City Attorney John O'Connor discussed the Petaluma case. He stated that he had requested a copy of the Court's opinion which he would furnish the Commission as soon as he received it. He further stated that the Red Carpet sign had been removed. K. Maw case was also discussed. Secretary Harlow stated that he had attended the Coastal Commission meeting on January 21st regarding the Townlot area and reported on this meeting. He informed the Coastal Commission that there was no planning confusion on specific land use, that the pattern is essentially the same. Mr. Harlow requested that the Coastal Commission not deny projects based on indecision of Planning Commission and staff. The Coastal Commission decided to reconsider projects denied without prejudice. Applications are to be judged on own merit. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY KERINS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 11:00 P.M. TO THE JANUARY 29, 1974 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins 1<2u qLLmc ' hard A. Harlow Secretary e21 /Z�� Z4-4e ard H. Kerins Chairman 1 -4- 1/22/74 - PC