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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1975 - 7 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Slates,
Porter
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Finley
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
NOISE ELEMENT
Guido Meindl and Don Pies, representatives of Wyle Laboratories,
were present to give a review of the report which they have prepared
for the City. They discussed with the Commission the various areas
in the City that were covered in the report. The Commission
commended the representatives for the report and particularly their
presentation of it.
GROWTH ELEMENT
Bryan Austin discussed population growth in Huntington Beach and
noted that the rate of growth has decreased. He also stated the
reduced rate of growth should continue. He cited reasons for the
decline in growth rate as a decrease in household size, decreased
availability of readily developable land, the general economic
slump and increased development planning and review periods.
Additionally, Mr. Austin indicated current and projected demographic
characteristics will result in a substantial decrease in ultimate
population size. He further stated that the Bolsa Chica provided
the major growth management opportunity in Huntington Beach. Finally,
Mr. Austin indicated that insufficient opportunity and decreased
need has lessened the importance of a Population Growth Element
and it was recommended that growth concerns be included in the
General Plan but not in a formal Population Growth Element. Comments
and questions were solicited from,the Commission. An additional
study session on population will occur in late July.
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-5:
"Revision of Temporary Parking Lots"
Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and discussed the contents
of this Code Amendment. A discussion ensued regarding certain
boundaries to be imposed for seasonal parking lots and it was
the consensus of the Commission that 1000 yards from the mean
high tide level would be suitable. Staff was directed to set
this Code Amendment for public hearing on July 15, 1975.
Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, June 24, 1975
Page 2
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-31:
"New Sign Ordinance"
The Commission discussed the proposed provsions for amortization
of non -conforming signs and some of the problems which would
result. The -Staff indicated they will be discussing this further
when Draft No. 10 is completed for Commission's review. It is
anticipated that this Draft will be ready for discussion at the
July 15, 1975 meeting.
ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE MEETING ADJOURNED
AT 10:30 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Slates, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Finley, Bazil
11�3.chard A. arlow
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Edward H. Kerins
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