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Home My WebLink About1976-08-24W • . 1,7015 0I1 ' . MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1976 - 7 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None SCHEDULED ITEMS: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-9(B) OVERSIZE VEHICLES Bryan Austin addressed the Commission and stated that he had received a communication from David Miller, a member of the Citizens RV Committee requesting that the Commission be presented with a legislative kit for use by community groups fighting adoption of anti -RV parking laws. The document was given to the Commission. Mr. Austin stated that proposed on -street ordinance, Alternative 4, prohibits the parking of all motor vehicles in excess of 25 feet in length and commercial vehicles in excess of 90 inches in width on city streets. Alternative4 also addresses the concerns of the RV owners and issues that staff felt important -as well as those of a number of homeowners. Chairman Slates stated that he had received a memo from Mr. Gabrielle concerning the proposed ordinance. Captain Payne addressed the Commission and stated that after review of the proposed ordinance he felt that the Police Department could work with it. Noted that he would like to see a provision for special permits to be issued to enable friends with RV'-s to park their motor home in front of a house for some period of time. The public hearing was opened on Code Amendment 76-9(B), Oversize Vehicle On Site Parking Regulations, and comments were solicited by the Chairman on the on street oversize vehicle parking regulations recommended by the staff. T. B.,Smith, Co -Chairman of the Citizens Committee,addressed the Commission and complimented the staff on the on site provisions contained -in -Code Amendment 76-9(B). He also expressed general concurrence with the staff's recommended on street regulations. The only change he felt should be made was to change Exhibit B, Alternative 4, line 23, concerning width of vehicles from 90 inches to 96 inches. L. Lewton requested clarification of -the front yard setbacks. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 24, 1976: Page 2 Don Jones addressed the Commission and complimented the staff on the proposed Code Amendment." He stated that he would hope that'good'-'.- publicity 'would.precede this Code Amendment prior to public hearing before the City Council. Martha Baird addressed the Commission and stated that approximately 95% of'the RV's in'Huntington Beach were in excess�of-90 inches in width. Bryan Austin stated that the 90 inch width, as referred to in Exhibit B Alternative 4,,did not apply to,recreational vehicles. . The public hearing was closed. { Discussion among the Commission indicated the desire to regulate over- size vehicles in residential areas only. There was a discussion on an interpretation of residential areas and insofar as streets are con- cerned.' Staff was directed to work with the_-Attorney's office to• develop a definition of residential district for inclusion in the on street. regulation. A MOTION WAS MADE. BY SHEA AND SECONDED BY PARKINSON TO APPROVE'CODE AP'IENTMENT 76-9, EXHIBIT B, ALTERNATIVE 41 AND ADD TO LINE 12"IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ANY....." AND CHANGE LINE 23 FROM NINETY TO NINETY- SIX. VOTE: AYES: Shea, Gibson NOES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Newman, Boyle ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED At this time the Chairman polled the Commission.on the change from ninety to ninety-six inches in width as referred to on page 1, line 23, of Exhibit B. Commissioners Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Newman and Boyle were opposed to the change from ninety to nine -six inches. Commissioners Shea and Gibson were in favor of the change. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BOYLE CODE AMENDMENT 76-9(B) WAS APPROVED AND ALTERNATIVE 4, OVERSIZE VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS ON STREET, WITH AMENDMENTS ON LINE 12 AND LINE 19 WAS RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: Gibson ABSENT: None -2- 8/24/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 24, 1976 Page 3 Chairman Slates called a five minute recess at 8:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 P.M. At this time Chairman Slates announced that Commissioners Finley and Boyle had been appointed to serve on the Transportation Committee. DRAFT OF PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that there was one change to the proposed Redevelopment Plan which had previously been submitted to the Commission for their review. This change is the old civic center site. The Redevelopment Agency wanted it to be indicated on the redevelopment plan map as commercial with mixed use development. He noted that the Planning Commission must make a report and recommendations concerning the redevelop- ment plan's conformity to the General Plan; and that it may recommend approval or disapproval of the plan. He noted further that the Commission must make its report and recommendation with the Agency within 30 days after the plan is submitted to it for consideration, and that failure to report will mean waiver of the Planning -Commission's recommendation. Secretary Selich stated that the public hearing is scheduled for September 23, 1976 at a joint meeting of the Redevelopment Commission and City Council. It was the consensus of the Commission that they should discuss what the report,should contain. Chairman Slates felt that the project area is too large. He was particularly concerned about traffic circulation. He expressed concern about Standards for Development on page 11 and 12, Incompatible Uses on page 13, and Development on page 23. Acting Secretary Selich explained the role of the Redevelopment Commission, stating that it would be an advisory body to the City Council. He further stated that the Redevelopment Agency is the City Council. There was a discussion on an accountability clause being included in the Planning Commission's report. Acting Secretary Selich stated that the City -is not responsible as a government agency for the debts incurred by the Redevelop- ment Agency. - There was concern expressed over the statement that the schools will not be overloaded, although it was noted that the high school's problem will be mitigated by the Ocean View School. Commissioner Finley questioned -the impact on the school and ex- pressed concern of financing of school district. This was continued to the August 31, 1976 meeting. -3- 8/24/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 24, 1976 Page 4 RESOLUTION 1174 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 76-4 TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO'VARIOUS PARCELS OF LAND NORTH OF UTICA AND WEST OF FLORIDA. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY PARKINSON RESOLUTION NO. 1174 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Finley, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None` ABSENT: None GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 76-2,. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 76-4; AND NEGATIVE•DECLARATION 76-78 Emilie-Johnsonladdressed the'Commission and gave a brief intro duction to the General'Plan, noting that it combines the nine mandatory -elements into one comprehensive statement of City policies and programs to serve,as a guide for future development. She then turned the discussion over to Tom Moseley. Tom Moseley addressed the Commission and discussed consistency between zoning and the General Plan. Rich Barnard addressed the Commission and discussed the procedure for amending the General Plan. He noted that the General Plan cannot be amended more than three times each calendar year. Ed Selich stated'that-the General Plan is scheduled for Planning Commission -public -hearing on September 8, 1976. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MEETING -ADJOURNED AT 10:20 P.M. TO THE MEETING OF AUGUST 31, 1976 IN ROOM B-8 IN THE CIVIC CENTER,BY'THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson; Finley, NOES: None ABSENT: None E w D. elic Acting Secretary Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle Roger Slates Chairman Cl -4- 8/24/76 - PC