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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
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TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1974 - 7 P.M. —.ADJOURNED MEETING
-COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle,
Porter. Commissioner Bazil arrived at
7:12 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY WALLIN THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26,
1974 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil
SCHEDULED ITEMS
•Code Amendment No. 73-31: Sign Code Ordinance
Mr. James Palin, Environmental Resources Department, addressed
the Commission and indicated that the Revised Draft No. 2 of
Code Amendment No. 73-31 was a preliminary draft only. He further
stated that the staff felt that the Planning Commission should
review this draft prior to establishment of definitions of
advertising and identification in signing theme. Commission
discussed revisions, deletions, and additions to Draft No. 2.
Staff will report at March 19, 1974 meeting when the Sign Code
Ordinance can be placed on study session agenda. Tentative date
is for April 23, 1974.
Open Space - Technical Report
Monica Florian presented slides and charts and gave a presentation
on natural resources, managed production of resources, outdoor -
recreation, and resources for public health and safety. This
report was for the Phase II Open Space and Conservation Element.
Members of the Commission were furnished with copies of a blank
matrix for their use in rating all resources to assist staff
in determining preliminary priorities. The Commission will turn
in the rating sheets to staff at the March 19, 1974 meeting.
Code Amendment No..73-21: Guest Parking for Townlot Area
Secretary Harlow addressed the Commission and gave a brief back-
ground of this Code Amendment. He stated that staff would like
to discuss this Code Amendment with the Commission prior to
presenting it in its present form.' Commission discussed the
parking court concept, cul-de-sacing, and requirement for
developer to post bond for parking facilities.
Minutes:. H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, March 12, 1974
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Revisions to Article 901
Secretary Harlow addressed the Commission and indicated that as a
result of alternatives presented at meeting of March 12, 1974, staff
had been requested to furnish additional alternatives for eliminating
conflicts in Article 901. Memo dated March 12, concerning definition
revision to Article 901 included a paragraph defining "net acreage".
Commission discussed the definition with staff, and the City Attorney
was directed by Commission to review definition and offer suggestions
at a later date.
Policy Plan - Discussion
Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and outlined four possible
alternatives as to which course of action the Planning Commission
may pursue, regarding the Policy Plan. He stated that the staff felt
Plan2 and 3 were probably the most desirable. Commission discussion
followed.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PREPARE
A RESOLUTION THAT POLICY PLAN BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND THAT THE
CITY DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONERS ADOPT GOALS AND REPORT THEIR STATUS
IN ACHIEVING THOSE GOALS TO THE CITY COUNCIL ANNUALLY BY THE FOLLOWING'
VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin,•Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Secretary Harlow indicated that he would make a note that the second
meeting in July would be a good time to review progress.
Discussion - Commissioners Comments on Code Amendment No. 74-3:
PRD Rewrite
Mr. James Palin addressed the Commission and indicated that he would
be reviewing the five general policy items which were included in the
packet on February 26,,1974. Commission discussed roof lines,
overall length of buildings, heterogenous development, and acreage
required for various types of planned development.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Tentative Tract 7805 - Letter of Transmittal
ON -MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY PORTER LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO
CITY COUNCIL ON TRACT 7805 WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None 0
ABSENT: None
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Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, March 12, 1974
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Mr. Dave Eadie discussed calls received at the counter concerning
uses for abandoned service stations. He further asked direction
from Commission on permitting Rl residences in R3 and R4 areas.
Mr. Ralph Leyva, Public Works, stated that traffic signal plans
are being prepared for Pacific Coast Highway and Sharkskin Lane.
Mr. Carl Duncan, Fire Department, reported to Commission on
aluminum wiring report. Will be heard in Los Angeles when
Safety Commission testifies May 17 and 18. He stated that he
would be in contact with Homeowners Association and Chamber of
Commerce so that they may appear and give their comments.
Mr. John Cope indicated the Labor Camp staff report will be on
March 19, 1974 agenda.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS:
Commissioner Geiger discussed article from Daily Pilot concerning
previous planning errors concerning golf course and airport. He
stated at League of Cities Seminar in Palm Springs there was
discussion on "windfalls" and "wipeouts" connected with cities
rezoning properties, and that it was pointed out City has no
responsibility for change in property values, so far as the
citizen is concerned.
Chairman Kerins requested staff to prepare duplicate staff reports,
etc. when item is continued.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter dated March 8, 1974 from Mr. Joe Irvine regarding
zoning of his property, and problems he has had with City.
Staff was directed to determine where inconsistencies in zoning
occur within the City and implement any changes necessary into
the Land Use Element Phase II. Staff directed to inform
Mr. Irvine of the Commission's directive.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY KERINS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED
AT 11:08 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Rz and A. Harlow Edward H. Kerin
Secretary Chairman
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