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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-09-30MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1975 - 7 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins. Commissioner Shea arrived at 7:15 P.M. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING" DEPARTMENT OFFICE. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED "PUBLIC SERVICE/COMMERCIAL" READER BOARD SIGNS Jim Palin introduced Terry Lorenz who discussed with the Commission the proposed installation of a computerized sign at the corner of Edinger and Beach. He also presented a film of various signs. There was a discussion on the size, types of messages, and benefits of such a sign to the City. Mr. Lorenz emphasized that 30 minutes of one hour would be devoted to service signs and the other 30 minutes would be devoted to commercial advertising. Mr. Lorenz requested that before he proceeded further in his efforts to install such a sign he would like to know if the Com- mission approved of this sign concept. Chairman Slates took a poll of the Commission and they unanimously approved the concept. There were some reservations expressed by Commissioners Kerins and Parkinson on the safety aspect involved, however. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO COMMISSIONER KERINS Chairman Slates presented to Commissioner Kerins a plaque in appreciation for his two years service as Chairman of the Commission. DISCUSSION ON CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-31 "SIGN ORDINANCE" John Cope addressed the Commission and outlined the six changes which had been made in this Code Amendment. Discussion ensued. John Cope further stated that the Staff will have further clari- fication of the definition of a "site" and the addition of a minimum distance between freestanding signs at a later date. The Staff will attempt to have this set for public hearing at the October 21, 1975 meeting so as to allow it to be incorporated into the previously approved amendment before transmittal to the City Council. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 30, 1975 Page 2 DISCUSSION ON CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-8 "MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS" John Cope addressed the Commission and briefly discussed the reasons for the preparation of this Code Amendment, i.e., expediting numerous requests which have previously been heard by the Board of Zoning Adjustments when the Building Department could approve. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SET THIS CODE AMENDMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION ON EQUESTRIAN USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON REVISIONS TO COMMERCIAL EQUESTRIAN STANDARDS There was a discussion on policies regarding private and commercial use, potential locations, and whether they should be encouraged as permanent or temporary. Chairman Slates requested that each Commissioner either write or telephone the Staff and set forth their preference insofar as policy is concerned by no later than October 15, 1975. DISCUSSION ON CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-10"A" "HORSE FACILITIES STANDARDS - COMMERCIAL", AND NO. 75-10"B" ,PRIVATE HORSE FACILITIES STANDARDS" The Commission discussed each Code Amendment page by page and directed the Staff to make corrections, additions, and deletions. It was the consensus of the Commission that a Conditional Use Permit for commercial facilities be required for this use rather than a Use Permit. There was a discussion on code enforcement. Chairman Slates suggested that this might be an item for discussion with the City Council in the forthcoming joint meeting with the Planning Commission. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to set these matters for public hearing after provisions have been drafted and reviewed regarding regulations of permanent horse facilities. At such time as review has been concluded regarding this subject all three matters will be set for public hearing before the Planning Commission. DISCUSSION ON MAGNOLIA STREET TRUCK ROUTE Ralph•Leyva addressed the Commission and discussed the possibility of eliminating Magnolia Avenue as a truck route. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY SHEA THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO INITIATE A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE CURRENT TRUCK ROUTES IN THE CITY IN RELATION TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH A VIEW TO REVISING THEM IN THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -2- 9/30/75 - PC u Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 30, 1115 Page 3 AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None Commissioner Bazil was excused at 9:05 P.M. DISCUSSION ON CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT MEETING TO BE HELD IN OCTOBER Chairman Slates requested the Commissioners to submit suggested topics for discussion prior to October 15, 1975. MISCELLANEOUS: Secretary Harlow advised the Commission of the California League of Cities Seminar to be held in San Francisco the week of October 19th, and Commissioner Shea stated that she planned to attend. Commissioner Finley stated that she felt that Conditional Exception No. 75-36 should not have been denied at the meeting of September 16, 1975. There was a discussion on the possibility of reconsidering this application, but it was determined that it has.been appealed by the applicant and set for public hearing before the City Council at its October 6, 1975 meeting. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT AMENDING SECTION 9534(a) TO REQUIRE THAT SUCH USES SHALL BE LOCATED NO CLOSER THAN 660 FEET FROM ANY PROPERTY THAT IS ZONED, GENERAL PLANNED, AND DEVELOPED RESIDENTIAL BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. Secretary Harlow advised the Commission of the Orange County Planning Directors Association meeting to be held at El Adobe Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano on November 14, 1975 with invitations extended to all Planning Commissioners. The meeting will be centered around planning issues. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:35 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil Richard A. Harlow Secretary Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins -3- 9/30/75 - PC