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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Room B-307, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle,
and Porter. Commissioner Bazil arrived
at 7:13 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 BOYLE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE MINUTES OF THE
MEETINGS OF APRIL 16, 1974, and APRIL 23, 1974, WERE APPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Conservation Technical Report
Monica Florian and Emily Johnson presented slides and gave a
presentation on conservation potentials within the city, including
land and water resources, flood hazards, biological resources,
air quality, historic sites, and miscellaneous biological resources.
Also explained was the development and evaluation procedure staff
had used in preparing tentative priorities. Commission was
furnished a blank matrix to use in rating resources to assist staff
in making a determination on these priorities; these rating sheets
are to be returned at the meeting of May 7, 1974. Next step is
the presentation of three alternative conservation programs to
provide three different directions the city might take.
Flood Hazard Stud
Monica Florian distributed to the Commission the new edition of
the flood hazard study, which will be a part of the combined
seismic and public safety element. She gave a presentation on
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the study which identified existing control measures, discussed land
use hazards, and investigated various hazard abatement programs;
this presentation gave particular emphasis to the special flood
hazard area and the expected effects to this area of a special project
flood.
Jim Palin reported that the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of
Orange County (ICC) has recently passed a resolution regarding the
requirements in the special hazard area as set forth by FIA; he will
provide Commission with copies of this resolution.
Code Amendment No. 72-21 "Multi-Story Suffix"
Dave Eadie presented the proposed code amendment; Commission discussed
the changes and deletions proposed, and how the conditional use permit
application and the specific plans might be used in conjunction with
the suffix provisions. The Commission made some clarifications and
deletions in the suffix as presented.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER THE COMMISSION DIRECTED THE
STAFF TO SET THE SUFFIX FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Code Amendment No. 74-7 "Unclassified Uses - Retail Nurseries"
Planning Director Dick Harlow presented the draft for this code amend-
ment. The Commission discussed the application of the conditional use
permit for retail nurseries in zones where they are not presently
permitted.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE COMMISSION DIRECTED THE
STAFF TO SET CODE AMENDMENT NO. 74-7 FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Code Amendment No. 74-4 "Time of Hearing Revision"
Planning Director Dick Harlow reported to the Commission that the pur-
pose of this amendment is to permit the prescribed period of time
required for the processing of applications to begin after all
environmental considerations are met.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY WALLIN THE COMMISSION DIRECTED THE
STAFF TO SET THE CODE AMENDMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Code Amendment 74-8 "Permitting Single Family Residences in R3 Zone"
After discussion of the proposed amendment and the original intent
of the Commission when staff was asked to investigate, Chairman
Kerins directed Planning staff to review possible alternatives
and report back to the Commission.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Communication from City Attorney regarding necessity of findings
Commission and staff discussed the above. Chairman Kerins
directed the staff to study and report back with procedures which
may be used to comply.
Resolution 1137
The Commission discussed the proposed resolution and suggested
amendments thereto.
ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE COMMISSION MOVED
TO ADOPT THE AMENDED RESOLUTION AND TRANSMIT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
Memorandum from Ralph Leyva - Gothard Street
Following discussion, Commission directed staff to request the
City Engineer to proceed with the administrative action indicated.
Communication from Arthur Robish regarding OCTD bus routes
Referred by Commission to the Department of Public Works
Commission received and filed the following written communications:
DRB communication dated 4/22/74
Memorandum from City Attorney regarding revision of Division 9
Proposed deletion of four proposed code amendments from Planning
Department
Telephone list of Planning and Environmental Resources
AIP Annual Conference notice
Code Amendment status report
Communication regarding Lusk Industrial Park setbacks
Communication from Franklin Buccella regarding inconsistencies
in code
Communication regarding public housing
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Franklin Buccella addressed the Commission regarding an applica':ion
he has pending before the South Coast Regional Commission. Chairman
Kerins directed Mr. Buccella to pursue the matter on a staff level in
the Planning Department.
Planning Director Dick Harlow discussed problems relating to a
proposed industrial development on Huntington Avenue north of Seventeenth
Street. Commission directed staff to investigate alternative
procedures.
STAFF COMMENTS:
John O'Connor addressed Commission regarding pending and adopted
legislation affecting tax on open space lands; he also discussed upcoming
revision of environmental impact regulations.
Planning Director Harlow brought the Commission up to date on the
Coastal Commission's Marine and Coastal Land elements.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS:
Commissioner Geiger discussed the OCTD routes; Mr. Harlow reported
that the Transit District cannot make changes now, but that they would
be amenable to considering changes in the fall.
Commissioner Boyle requested clarification on status of the rail-
road right-of-way.
Chairman Kerins reminded members of the AIP Conference and requested
members wishing to attend to notify the Planning Department.
ADJOURNMENT:
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT
10:35 P.M. TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 7, 1974, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Richard A. Harlow Edward H. Kerins
Secretary Chairman
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