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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-30MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, Calif. Geiger, Bazil, Porter, Wallin, Boyle Higgins, Kerins NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. ELECTION OF ACTING CHAIRMAN ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BOYLE COMMISSIONER BAZIL WAS APPOINTED ACTING CHAIRMAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Wallin, Porter, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Kerins CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: July 9, 1974 and July 16, 1974 ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY GEIGER THE MINUTES OF JULY 9, 1974 AND JULY 16, 1974 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Kerins SCHEDULED ITEMS RISK ANALYSIS STUDY Emilie Johnson presented a revised version of the Risk Analysis Study, prepared as background for the Seismic -Safety Element. She addressed the Commission and presented charts on Acceptable Risk for the three hazards facing the City: earthquake, flood, and fire. She requested direction from the Commission on their preference on the three alternatives offered under each of the three hazards. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 30, 1974 Page 2 Commission discussed the three alternatives of Acceptable Risk for the Seismic and Geologic Hazards, and the majority preferred Alternative 2 - Reduced Risk, which proposed the following: Uniform Building Code, Dangerous Building Ordinance, Earthquake Hazard Zoning, Geologic and Soil Investigations within Critical Areas, Strict Design Requirements for High Risk Areas, and a Disaster Plan. Commissioner Geiger preferred Alternative 1, citing that it was impossible to determine where an earthquake would occur. Ms. Monica Florian addressed the Commission and stated that the City would be mandated under State law to adopt the provisions of the Alquist-Priolo Geologic Hazard Zones Act in December, 1975, when mapping of the Newport -Inglewood Fault will be finalized. She also stated that selection of Alternative 2 would constitute an expression of our Commission approval for the adoption -of the conditions of the Alquist-Priolo Act governing development prior to the State's requiring adoption. Commission discussed the three alternatives on Acceptable Risk for Flood Hazard, and all of the Commissioners preferred Alternative 2, which proposed the following: Expedite Federal Plan, Effectuate a Revised National Flood Hazard Act, continue County Interim Plan, Flood -proof Critical Facilities, and an Emergency Plan. Ms. Johnson presented a vugraph of Acceptable Risk for the Fire Hazard, which included 3 alternatives, i.e. Maximum Risk, Reduced Risk, and Further Reduced Risk. All of the Commissioners preferred Alternative 3 - Further Reduced Risk as a long-range goal, implemented as quickly as practical. Alternative 3 included the following: The Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, Sprinkler Ordinance, Automatic Aid Program, Dangerous Building Ordinance, Uniform Fire Information and Reporting System, Relocation of Warner Station, Master Plan, Public Information, Fire Detection Systems, Additional Facilities, plus Emergency Reporting Number, Comprehensive Sprinkler Systems, and Updated Equipment. Appreciation was expressed by Ms. Johnson to Mr. Frank Mirjahangir, Building Plan Check Engineer in the Department of Building and Community Development,for his assistance on the cost analysis contained in the Risk Analysis Study. Chief Picard, Fire Department, stated that he felt the Commission's apparent preference for Alternative 3 was a wise selection. He stated that this should be approached conservatively and the implementation should be based on the Master Plan which is now in the developmental stages with completion expected in 18 months. The Master Plan is a total community plan for fire protection rather than just a Fire Department plan. The planning concept thus provides for an optimum balance between actions that can be taken by the community, other municipal agencies, and by the Fire Department so as to achieve desired fire protection goals. The Fire Department and the community will then be cooperatively responsive to community evolution and to current and planned fire suppression capabilities. -2- 7/30/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 30, 1974 Page 3 Chief Picard expressed appreciation to Mr. Harlow, Director of the Planning Department for their assistance in developing the Fire Hazard Study and special appreciation to Monica Florian and Emilie Johnson. DISCUSSION - FIRE HAZARD/FIRE PROTECTION STUDY Captain Andy Vanderlaan presented a brief overview of the Fire Hazard Study with an emphasis on the fact that the effectiveness of the Fire Department is based on emergency response time and their goal is to have five minute or less response times to 90% of all emergency calls. With this criteria in mind the Fire Department is very concerned over traffic patterns and circulation throughout the City, especially in the upcoming development of the Bolsa Bay. Traffic patterns and circulation have a direct bearing on fire station locations, equipment, and required manpower. He stated that he would be available at the next Planning Commission meeting to discuss with Commission any comments they might have after having had a chance to review the report which they received just prior to the meeting. He also stated the City has an excellent opportunity to maintain the present moderate fire hazard now existing by implementing the recommendations contained in the Fire Hazard Study, DISCUSSION: Land Use Consensus Plan/Progress Report for Circulation and Transportation Study Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that Mr. Herman Kimmel and Mr. Bob Barrett of Herman Kimmell Associates were present to discuss any questions or suggestions the Planning Commission might have. Mr. Selich stated that there were four main items covered, i.e., (1) Gothard to Lake, (2) Indianapolis to Palm, (3) Staff's land use recommendations, and (4) Slater Avenue. There was a discussion on access to Bolsa Chica. Commissioner Bazil discussed the widening of Lake Street. Mr. Bill Hartge discussed Slater Avenue. Mr. Hartge stated, response to Commissioner Bazil's question, that the realignment of Gothard Street would probably be five years from now. Mr. Selich stated that the current amendment to the Land Use Element will deal with circulation concepts only which means that adoption of the amendment will be for land use only. A separate Circulation Element Amendment dealing with arterial streets within the planning units will be processed separately. The changes recommended by staff for the amendment to the Land Use Element were discussed. 1 -3- 7/30/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 30, 1974 Page 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ACCEPT ALL OF STAFF'S RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF NO. 3. STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO BRING BACK THE PROS AND CONS OF CHANGES IN GOTHARD STREET ALIGNMENT AND INVESTIGATE DELETION OF TALBERT BETWEEN SPRINGDALE AND BOLSA CHICA. VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Kerins DISCUSSION: Lusk Industrial Park Specific Plan Proposal Mr. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and stated that the Lusk Co. had engaged R. M. Galloway & Associates, Civil Engineers and Planners, to prepare a specific plan document which was included in the packet. Mr. Eadie discussed the staff report and stated that perhaps a Code Amendment would be a more appropriate approach to the problem cited by the Lusk Co. Mr. Mandrell, representing Galloway & Associates, was present to answer any questions staff or Commission might have. Mr. Mandrell addressed the Commission and discussed the specific plan. He stated that he felt that they could comply with the intent of the Ordinance. There was a discussion on signs, landscaping, setbacks, and sidewalks. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WALLIN STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO MEET WITH THE LUSK CO. AND DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF MORE COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFIC PLAN ADDRESSED TO SIGNING, LANDSCAPING, SIDEWALKS, AND SETBACKS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Boyle, Wallin, Porter NOES: Geiger ABSENT: Higgins, Kerins DISCUSSION: Code Amendment No. 74-6: "Off -Street Parkinq Amendments" This item was removed from agenda to allow for Legal Department review and review of Department of Building and Community Development. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from Donald L. Bren Company dated July 25, 1974 requesting that Condition No. 21 be removed from Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract No. 7596 dated June 4, 1974. Condition No. 21 contained the following provision: -4- 7/30/74 - PC 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 30, 1974 Page 5 "The developer shall be required to remove all peat deposits from the lots in the project which have been designated in the report as areas having a serious peat problem." Commission discussed methods of construction around the peat. Commissioner Porter stated that he would like to review the soils report with the staff, and review the findings of the soils report with Mr. Hartge. Mr. Hartge stated that he had reviewed two soils reports and that they did not differ insofar as the boring logs are concerned. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO AMEND CONDITION NO. 21 OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DATED JUNE 4, 1974 AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: "The method of compaction for the construction of the buildings shall be determined by the Soils Engineer and submitted to the Building Department for their review and approval." AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Kerins MISCELLANEOUS: Transmittal to City Council from Planning Commission regarding Planning Commission review of capital improvement projects as related to land use. The Commission indicated approval of the transmittal to City Council regarding capital improvement projects as related to land use. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: Commissioner Porter stated that he had received a letter from Ralph B. Clark inviting him to be a member of a Citizens Advisory Committee which will provide input into planning process for transit system. Commissioners Geiger and Porter will attend. Commissioner Porter noted that the League of Women Voters would be holding a meeting Monday, August 5, 1974 at 9:30 concerning financing of rapid transit in Orange County. This meeting is to be held at Republic Savings in Santa Ana. Commissioner Porter discussed funding for Dial -A -Ride. He further stated that he felt another meeting should be set up with Dr. Fielding. Secretary Harlow stated he would arrange a meeting with Commissioners Boyle, Porter, and Geiger to be in attendance. -5- 7/30/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 30, 1974 Page 6 r Commissioner Geiger stated that he did not feel Mr. Kimmell had given sufficient input into his study: He stated that he felt that the circulation study should take precedence over the land use study. Commissioner Wallin stated that she appreciated the legal information Deputy City Attorney O'Connor had furnished the Commission and that she would like more information on 1982 blighted areas and 1983. Commissioner Wallin stated that she would be resigning as a member of the Commission due to the fact that she would be moving out of the area to Philadelphia. She requested Secretary Harlow to advise the Council of her resignation. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:03 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins, Higgins 4? IC card A. Harlow Secretary RO]5e-rf D. Bazil Acting Chairman F1 I a -6- 7/30/74 - PC