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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1975 - 7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley,
Slates, Porter
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19, 1975
ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 19, 1975 WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR WERE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
TENTATIVE TRACT 5189
Continued to March 18, 1975
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-22
Continued to May 6, 1975
REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7743
Continued to April 1, 1975
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Tuesday, March 4, 1975
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ZONE CASE NO. 74-22
Applicant: Virginia Staudinger & Ralph Ashton
This is a request for a change of zone from RA-O-CD to RA-0-1-CD.
The subject property is located approximately 640 feet south of
Ellis Avenue and 990 feet west of Goldenwest. The applicant
has indicated that the purpose of the zone change is to provide
an area for consolidation and storage of oil equipment, and the
re -drilling of oil wells in order to facilitate the removal of
existing equipment, supplies, and buildings from an area designated
as open space in the Amendment to the Land Use Element.
Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that this
Zone Case had been continued from the February 19, 1975 meeting
to allow staff and City Attorney's office to substantiate
documentation submitted by the applicant.
Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing.
Mr. Plegel, who stated he was half owner of J. I. Hathaway
Productions, addressed the Commission and spoke on what they
proposed to do. He stated that he felt that there was oil at
a deeper level which would give the City additional revenue.
Mr. Ralph Ashton addressed the Commission and stated that he
and his sister, Virginia Staudinger, were owners of the five
acres and were in accordance with the request and that a letter
had been prepared to that effect.
Chairman Kerins closed the public hearing.
Commission discussed the staff's recommendations.
ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CHANGE NO.'74-22
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING REASONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The proposed change of zone is not in conflict with the
General Plan.
2. The proposed change of zone would not be detrimental to
the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8578
Applicant: Covington Bros.
This is a request for 68 R1-6000 on 15.95+ acres located at the
northwest corner of Brookhurst and Banning. This application was
conditionally approved at the Planning Commission meeting of
March 19, 1974. However, the applicant indicated that because
of current economic conditions they have been unable to commence
construction and requested a one year extension of time commencing
in March, 1975.
Deputy City Attorney O'Connor stated that he had just learned
that the map had just been recorded.
Secretary Harlow stated that inasmuch as this issue was not clear,
it should be continued to allow time for clarification.
ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY FINLEY TENTATIVE TRACT NO.
8578 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT
Emilie Johnson addressed the Commission on the Scenic Highways
Element to the General Plan. She stated that, following the
Commission's direction, Staff had analyzed four additional
roadways for possible inclusion in a local system of scenic
routes: Beach Boulevard, Newland Street, Magnolia Street,
and Brookhurst. She discussed the scenic potential of the
above roadways as well as the local scenic route program as
a whole. Slides were presented on the four roadways. She
discussed the inspection program and stated that if inspection
were held once a year by present Staff of the Department of
Building and Community Development, it would eliminate the
need for the extra man cited in the Element, thus eliminating
the $20,000 cost for an additional employee.
Ms. Johnson asked the Commission for their comments on the _ _
rationale of the proposed local scenic highway program. Most
Commissioners agreed with the present rationale - that of
including both scenic and non -scenic roadways with the idea
of imposing long-term controls to make all the roadways scenic.
All Commissioners agreed that Newland Street should not be _
included in the system. The general consensus was that
the following roadways should be added to the system of local
scenic routes:
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1. Brookhurst from Pacific -Coast -Highway -to Hamilton.
2. Magnolia from Pacific Coast Highway to Banning and possibly
Hamilton.
3. Beach from Pacific Coast Highway to Adams.
TOWNLOT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Mr. Ed Selich'addressed the Commission and stated that the Townlot
Assessment District had been continued from the February 25th
meeting to permit further discussion.
There was a discussion on the storm drain to be installed on 17th.
Mr. Selich noted that -he felt the South Coast Regional Coastal
Commission was in agreement with the concept but an analysis
will have to be presented to the State Coastal Commission.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Commission discussed, -revised Conditional Use Permit Application for
Planned Residential Developments.
ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS REVISED CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS WAS APPROVED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF COMMENTS:
Dave Eadie requested that two members of the Commission be appointed
to meet with service station representatives and staff prior to
March 25th meeting to discuss the service station standards. Com-
missioners Finley and Porter volunteered to represent the Commission,
and a meeting will be scheduled.
Deputy City Attorney O'Connor stated that a bill has been introduced
in the State Legislature which would require cities to reimburse
property owners where the diminution of value of property upon a
downzoning by the city occurs.
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COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS:
Chairman Kerins inquired if anything was being done to post the
area where the two children suffocated. Captain Vanderlaan
stated that he understood the Police Department and Public
Works Department were discussing bulldozing the area and he
would advise Mr. Kerins of action to be taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE MEETING ADJOURNED
AT 8:30 P.M. BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE:
Richard A. Harlow
Secretary
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Edward H. Kerins
Chairman
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