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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Room B8 - Council Chambers
Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1976 - 7 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Boyle
Commissioner Kerins arrived at 7:08 P.M.
Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:15 P.M.
Commissioner Shea arrived at 7:20 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
M1-A Standards
Jim Palin stated that the staff recommends that the revisions to
Article 951 be set for public hearing.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED
TO SET SECTION 9514.5 AND SECTION 9513.5 FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Boyle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil, Shea, Kerins
Commissioner Kerins arrived at 7:08, Commissioner Bazil at 7:15,
and Commissioner Shea at 7:20 p.m.
TOWNLOT AREA FOUR STUDY
Chairman Slates stated that since he owned property in the area
he would not participate in discussion.and would abstain on any
matters which might require a vote.
Al Montes gave a history of what has transpired in the Townlot
Area and presented vugraphs.
The Commission generally expressed their preference for a lower
density of residential development within the major portions of
Area Four. Regarding those blocks located along Goldenwest Street,
the Commission favored the effort of encouraging lot consolidation.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the Staff should
meet with the property owners affected by possible commercial
zoning along one-half block located on the west side of 17th
Street between Orange and Olive to determine if they are in
agreement to develop the entire one-half block as commercial.
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The Commission directed the Staff to further study these proposals
and report back to the Commission.
MCFADDEN AVENUE CLOSURE
Secretary Harlow presented vugraphs of the various alternatives
and indicated that the City Council had directed the Staff to
initiate a precise plan of alignment revising the present plan
by implementing Alternative 3.
The attorney representing those residents opposing the closure of
McFadden addressed the Commission. He addressed the problems of
signs controlling speed limit as well as stop signs.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SET
PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 75-6 FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
MAY 18, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMPACT CAR PROVISIONS
Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and discussed the background
history of the proposed ordinance pertaining to compact car parking.
Commission discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED
TO SET ARTICLE 979 AS AMENDED TO PROVIDE FOR COMPACT PARKING IN
INDUSTRIAL AREAS FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Commission then discussed compact car parking in residential
and.commercial areas. It was the consensus of the Commission that
it would not be enforceable in a commercial area. The Staff was
directed, however, to prepare criteria to be used for permitting
compact car parking in residential areas.
At this time there was a discussion on the North Huntington Center
Specific Plan. Mr. Kline of Jerwel Enterprises addressed the Com-
mission concerning their proposed plans for permitting compact car
parking areas in the residential area of their project. The Planning
Commission directed the Staff to prepare an Amendment to the North
Huntington Center Specific Plan to provide for inclusion of compact
car parking provisions.
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ZONE CASE 76-06
Secretary Harlow addressed the Commission and gave a brief
background history on this zone case. He noted that it had
been referred back to the Planning Commission for further
review by the City Council at its April 19, 1976 meeting.
fie reviewed the following alternatives:
1. Not to change the zone and allow the property to remain
commercial, which would require action to amend the
General Plan.
2. No change - Pursue their original recommendation.
3. Revise the recommendation to R2-PD.
4. Permit the development of the property as requested by
the applicant per the submitted map which is commercial
frontage on Beach Boulevard and a multiple family sub-
division on the rear portion of the property.
5. Cluster the commercial at the intersection of Garfield
and Beach and rezone the remaining property R2.
George Buccola addressed the Commission and presented drawings
of the proposed development. He indicated that he was developing
the opposite southwest corner of the intersection and that it
would stimulate business if he could develop the area included
in Zone Case 76-06. He stated that he did not want to create
two shopping areas that would be in competition with each
other and that a linear development along Beach would appeal
to a different clientele.
There was a discussion on the amount of commercial land
Huntington Beach should have according to its projected
future population.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED
TO PREPARE A TRANSMITTAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL REAFFIRMING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S ORIGINAL RECOMMENDATION ON ZONE CASE 76-06
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. There was an excess of commercial zoning on Beach Boulevard.
2. The parcel is large enough that it can adequately accommodate
residential development.
3. Strip zoning along Beach Boulevard is inconsistent with the
City's Goals and Objectives.
4. The approval of the zone change is in response to short term
tax revenues but does not consider long range implications.
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AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Boyle, Kerins
NOES: Slates, Shea
ABSENT: None
Minority Report:
Chairman Slates and Commissioner Shea stated that they would have
preferred submitting to .the City Council the C-4 and R-2 pro-
posal as submitted by the developer on a map submitted April 27,
1976 to be included with the Planning Commission's transmittal
to the City Council for -the following ,reasons: ,
1. The developer agreed.to prepare a comprehensive and integrated
development plan on the property.
2. It will serve,as a buffer between Beach Boulevard, a heavily
travelled arterial highway, and the residential area to the
east.
REVISED ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES AND ANTIQUITIES ORDINANCE
Jim Palin addressed the,Commission;and discussed the revised
Environmental Guidelines.,
Mel Tooker briefly spoke on ,the revised guidelines and Antiquities
Ordinance. A brief discussion took place -between Planning Commission,
Gordon Offstein, and.staff. Gordon Offstein stated that he was
pleased to see the Antiquities Ordinance prepared.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO
SET CODE AMENDMENT,76-4 AND CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-5 FOR PUBLIC
HEARING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Finley,.Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins
NOES: None
ABSENT: Parkinson
Commissioner Parkinson was excused from the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES•IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Dave Eadie discussed a staff communication on this issue with the
Commission. The Staff was directed to prepare an ordinance proposal
and report back to the Commission.
ULTIMATE RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH ON MCFADDEN AVENUE BETWEEN SPRINGDALE
STREET AND GRAHAM STREET
Secretary Harlow presented a vugraph of the proposed treatment and
indicated that a landscaped median would not be pursued. He
further indicated to the Commission that the City no longer would
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be pursuing a 94 foot ultimate right-of-way width but would
be pursuing a standard secondary arterial of 80 foot width.
The Lusk Company is not desirous of pursuing a landscaped entrance
on McFadden Avenue with a sign identifying the park.
MISCELLANEOUS
PRECISE PLAN OF ALIGNMENT 75-8
Jim Palin stated that the Commission had requested at a November,
1975 meeting that this Precise Plan be reanalyzed and set for -
public hearing.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY KERINS THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED
TO SET PRECISE PLAN OF ALIGNMENT 75-8 FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins
NOES: None
ABSENT: Parkinson
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Ri rd A. 'Harlow
Secretary
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