HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-261
11
MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1974 - 4:45 P.M. - ADJOURNED MEETING
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Porter
Commissioners Wallin and Boyle
arrived at 5:00 P.M. Commissioner
Geiger arrived at 6:25 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 13, 1974 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Wallin, Boyle
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Code Amendment No. 74-03 (PRD Rewrite)
Mr. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and briefly outlined
the changes which had been made in this rewrite. Commission
discussed the changes and Mr. Palin requested that Chairman
Kerins appoint a subcommittee to work with him on further
rewriting of this Code. The draft is to be reviewed by the
Commission and comments will be offered at the March 5th
meeting.
Code Amendment No. 72-21 (Multi -Story)
Mr. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and discussed the
staff report. Mrs. Lorraine Faber addressed the Commission
and stated that no changes had been included in VI and VII
which related to view protection to interior lots.
Mr. Art Knox addressed the Commission and spoke on lot coverage
and parking. He stated that he felt the multi -story suffix
complicates the High Rise Ordinance.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the landscaping
should be changed to 25% and lot coverage changed to 40%.
Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, February 26, 1974
Page 2
Guidelines of General Plan of Bolsa Chica
Acting Secretary Selich addressed the Commission and outlined the
staff's recommendations. He requested direction from the Commission.
Chairman Kerins requested that Secretary Selich contact Signal Oil
and Gas to determine if they will be willing to work with the City
in developing this area. Chairman Kerins further stated that he would
like staff to incorporate some of Ventura County's Guidelines into
the plan.
Setback on Southern Pacific Right -of -Way
A map indicating right-of-way was displayed.
Acting Secretary Selich addressed the Commission and discussed the
factors to be taken into consideration in establishing a setback,
which include type of mass transit system to be used, noise impact
upon adjacent uses, existing development adjacent to railroad right-of-way,
need for rail service to central industrial corridor, and potential of
railroad right-of-way as a recreational trail link.
Commission noted that between Talbert and Edinger there is approxi-
mately 30 to 38 feet available space for right-of-way. Chairman Kerins
directed staff to provide criteria for establishing a setback line
from right of way based on knowledge of Environmental Impact Reports.
ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PREPARE
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin,Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger
DISCUSSION - 1974 Work Program for Planning Commission Subcommittees
Chairman Kerins directed the following subcommittees to work on projects
as indicated on the Subcommittee list. In addition, the following
Committees were added:
Signs: Kerins/Porter
PRD: Higgins/Wallin
Staff was directed to prepare a transmittal to City Council to include
copy of 1974 Work Program and copies of charts on Housing and Policy
Planning Team, Environmental Planning Team, Physical Planning Team.
Secretary Harlow to contact Chairman Kerins re contents of transmittal
prior to submittal.
-2- 2/26/74 - PC
Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, February 26, 1974
Page 3
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Open Space Potentials
Presentation will be made March 12th.
Letter from the Stringer Company indicating escrow had closed
Friday February 22, 1974 on Metropolitan Water District sale.
MISCELLANEOUS
Conditional Use Permit No. 74-02 and Tentative Tract 8000 -
Kent Development Co. Mr. Palin presented revised plans to
Commission.
Policy Plan Final Report - Staff was directed to prepare
recommendation and transmittal to City Council.
STAFF COMMENTS
Acting Secretary Selich to advise Subcommittees when various
projects are ready for discussion.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Bazil stated that he felt an effort should be
made to immediately make plans to establish the full width for
Lake Street.
Chairman Kerins stated that there was a need to establish
criteria for setback line from right-of-way based on knowledge
of the Environmental Impact Reports.
Chairman Kerins stated that he had read the State of the County
Report and found it quite informative and indicated to Commission
that it was available for their use in the Planning Department
office.
ADJOURNMENT
ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MEETING ADJOURNED
AT 6:30 P.M. TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1974 BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Aj&!�
Edward D. Seilcli
Acting Secretary
Edward H. Kerin
Chairman
-3- ;2/26/74 - PC