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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-06-25MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers -Room B308 Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:10 P.M. Commissioner Boyle arrived at 9:45 P.M. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that the fourth item on the agenda, Consensus Plan on the Government and Old Town Planning Unit and the Planning Reserve south of Huntington Central Park, would be reviewed at the July 2, 1974, meeting. DISCUSSION: SUNSET HEIGHTS STUDY AREA Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and presented vugraphs of the Sunset Heights area. He briefly outlined the conclusions and recommendations of the staff, i.e., (1) There is a need for a 6-acre park site in each of the alternatives, (2) An elementary school site within the area is not necessary (referencing a letter dated June 25, 1974 from Ocean View School District), (3) There is a need for an internal circulation plan, (4) Development restrictions should not be placed on the area based on seismic conditions, and (5) Steps should be taken to consolidate the encyclopedia lots to allow for development to meet City requirements. Commission discussed the location of the park and it was the consensus of staff that the site recommended was the only feasible one. There was discussion on the retail outlet for Ed's Dairy and the possibility that it might be moved to the east side of Bolsa since they presently own that property and are currently leasing at their existing site. There was a discussion on having as a condition of approval that no Certificate of Occupancy be issued until capital improvements on the assessment district are installed. Deputy City Attorney O'Connor stated that the moratorium in Sunset Heights area applies to those who are seeking permits and not those already issued. Minutes: Huntington Beach Planning Commission Tuesday, June 25, 1974 Page 2 Chairman Kerins discussed adding "No building permits shall be issued until all improvements have been made pursuant to Assess- ment District" as a condition of approval added to those listed on page 94 under "Recommended Actions". It was also the consensus of the Commission that Item 5 under "General Conclusions", page 92 of the study, should be included as a condition of approval. It was the consensus of the Commission that they should approve Alternative 3A without the commercial designation. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY WALLIN COMMISSION ADOPTED ALTERNATIVE 3A WITH CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF AND AMENDED BY COMMISSION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle Staff was directed to make amendments as necessary and transmit to the City Council at their next meeting. Mr. Selich addressed the audience and indicated that there were copies of the report available for their perusal. He further stated that if any errors were found in the report, the Planning Department staff would appreciate being informed so that proper corrections could be made. DISCUSSION: LAND USE ALTERNATIVES FOR THE "SEACLIFF PLANNED COMMUNITY" PLANNING UNIT Mr. Ed Selich stated that Mr. Charlie Laumann would be presenting this report and introduced him to the Planning Commission as a new member of the Advance Planning Division. Mr. Laumann presented vugraphs depicting Master Plan of Land Use Study Area 5 in 1965, Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways, Existing Land Use, Existing Zoning, and Natural Resources, Huntington Beach Company Master Plan (1971), Alternative One: Moderate Develop- ment, Alternative Two: Extensive Development, Alternative Three: Intensive Development. He then presented slides of the area. Commission discussion followed on park sites, school sites, circulation, and commercial zoning. -2- 6/25/74 - PC Minutes: Huntington Beach Planning Commission Tuesday, June 25, 1974 Page 3 Mr. William Foster addressed the Commission and stated some of the problems which had confronted the Huntington Beach Company. He indicated that they had done extensive work in improving the property and had hoped to have more flexibility in developing it. He discussed the fact that Standard Oil had long range plans in developing certain portions of the area and for this reason he did not feel that specific land use should be required at this time. He stated that they wanted to work with the City in overall long range planning for the best usage of the property. Secretary Harlow stated planned community on unit designation on Seacliff property could be adopted and parameters established in which to work, and that the staff and Commission could work in concert with the Huntington Beach Company. Deputy City Attorney O'Connor stated that the General Plan should be broader and not deal in specifics. :Secretary Harlow stated that he would meet with Mr. O'Connor and work with him in pursuing maximum flexibilities. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER TO REQUEST STAFF TO COME BACK TO COMMISSION WITH ALTERNATIVES THAT THE COMMISSION MAY CONSIDER FOR ADOPTION IN LIGHT OF WHAT MAY BE A BETTER METHOD OF DEALING WITH SEACLIFF. COMMISSIONER BAZIL STATED THAT HE WOULD SECOND THE MOTION AND AMEND IT TO INCORPORATE "X" PERCENTAGE OF MULTIPLE UNITS AND "X" PERCENTAGE OF SINGLE FAMILY, CIRCULATION EXCLUDING OR INCLUDING BLUFF LINE. COMMISSIONER GEIGER WITHDREW HIS MOTION. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS TO APPROVE ALTERNATIVE 1 AS LAND USE CONCEPT AND ALTERNATIVE 2 AS CIRCULATION WITH MODIFICATION OF PALM AND COMMERCIAL ELEMENTS BE INCORPORATED INTO GENERAL PLAN FOR THE AREA. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY PORTER. Commissioner Boyle arrived at 9:45 P.M. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO AMEND THE MOTION TO REFLECT TOTAL LAND USE AS SHOWN IN TABLE 4.1 WHICH IS CONTAINED IN ALTERNATIVE 1. -3- 6/25/74 - PC Minutes: Huntington Beach Planning Commission Tuesday, June 25, 1974 Page 4 VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Geiger, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Boyle, Higgins Staff was directed to report to Commission on July 23, 1974 meeting on alternatives as suggested by Commission on the Land Use Planning Unit. DISCUSSION: LAND USE ALTERNATIVES FOR THE TOWNLOT PLANNING UNIT Mr. Savoy Bellavia addressed the Commission and showed slides and vugraphs of the area under discussion. He discussed the three alternatives, and stated that the staff recommended preserving the existing homogenous low density neighbor- hood located in the northeast portion of the study area. Slides were shown of this area. Alternative 1 consisted of moderate development; Alternative 2 consisted of extensive development; Alternative 3 consisted of intensive development. Commission discussed the part that VTN will play in determining the planning for the Townlot Planning Unit. There was a discussion of the realignment of Pacific Coast Highway, additional parks, arterial street patterns, development on Pacific Coast Highway, and the problem presented by the small 50 ft. lots and their development. There was a discussion on increasing open space and reducing density through the use of high rise in certain portions. KERINS MADE A MOTION TO PROCEED TO ADOPT CIRCULATION ON PLAN NO. 2. BAZIL WANTED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE PALM AVENUE AS AN ARTERIAL TO INDIANAPOLIS. Commission discussion followed on circulation and reducing the designated density in the northwest portion from medium -high to medium density residential, also the possibility of developing a specific plan on the area located between Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue from 6th Street and Goldenwest Street. -4- 6/25/74 - PC Minutes: Huntington Beach Planning Commission Tuesday, June 25, 1974 Page 5 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE ALTERNATIVE 2 BUT OMIT THE BLOCKS LOCATED BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND WALNUT AVENUE FROM 6TH STREET TO GOLDENWEST STREET. VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: Higgins ABSENT: None Commissioner Higgins was requested to study the blocks between Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue from 6th Street to Goldenwest Street for a specific plan and being designated as such on the general plan. Staff was directed to report back at July 2, 1974 meeting to advise Commission when suggested changes would be made. Commissioner Bazil was excused at 11:00 P.M. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from BZA requesting direction from Planning Commission to pursue creation of development regulations to allow walls to be located at a reduced front yard setback in certain instances. Staff was directed by Commission to present a rendering or typical plan of such a situation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Art Knox addressed the Commission and requested that clarification be made in S. 9103.3 Rear Yards. Proposed that amendment substitute words "open land" for "permanent open space". He discussed rear yard balconies. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY GEIGER STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO AMEND CODE TO INCORPORATE CLARIFICATION IN WORDING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: Commission discussed dial -a -ride in its present state and it was determined that best course of action would be for transportation subcommittee and Secretary Harlow to meet with Dr. Fielding of OC TD . -5- 6/25/74 - PC Minutes: Huntington Beach Planning Commission Tuesday, June 25, 1974 Page 6 It was noted by the Chairman that July 2 will be the meeting when officers are elected for the coming year. Commission expressed their congratulations to the staff on their work on the Sunset Heights Study Area. ADJOURNMENT: ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:47 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Ker NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil RlclKard A. Harlow Secretary ins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter Edward H. Keri s Chairman -6- 6/25/74 - PC