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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-24--m MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Room B-8 - Council Chambers Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1977 - 7 P.M. - ADJOURNED MEETING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Newman, Boyle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Gibson, Shea NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. SCHEDULED ITEMS: PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED REDESIGNATION OF LAND USE ON THAT PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF ADAMS AVENUE AND EAST OF BROOKHURST STREET. Randy Blanchard, Secretary and Vice President of Sand Dollar Development, addressed the Commission concerning the potential purchase of the above property from Business Properties, Inc., with --the intention of developing as R1 single family dwellings. This would require a change of land use designation from commercial to low density residential. He stated that he had met with resi- dents of Meredith Gardens to discuss proposed residential plans. Mr. Frink, representing Meredith Gardens, stated that the homeowners in Meredith Gardens wanted to make sure that the plans would be compatible with Meredith Gardens. Al Kaminski expressed concerns over additional traffic that might be generated on Lawson Pat Britt discussed the speed problems already in the area. Chairman Slates explained the processes that would be necessary before a Tentative Map would come before the Planning Commission. He further stated that the residents in the area would be notified of all public hearings on the matter. Chairman Slates directed the staff to be prepared to study traffic impacts on Lawson at the hearing on the General Plan Amendment. At 7:35 p.m. a one minute recess was called. MASTER PLAN OF SEWERS PRESENTATION Mr. Milo Keith addressed the Commission and summarized the Master Plan of Sewers Report, and stated that he would be glad to answer any questions. Commission, discussion followed. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 24, 1977 Page 2 Secretary .Selich suggested that the action contained in the staff rcport and listed below be taken. 1. Direct that the sewer study be revised to include more supportive data concerning deficiencies to the existing sewer system. 2. Direct that the consultant review and possibly reevaluate with City staff the land use assumptions that were used in the develop- ment of the plan. 3. Direct that a general review of the sewer study be undertaken to correct existing inconsistencies. 4. Direct the Planning staff to prepare a Community Facilities Element. 5. Direct that further review of the EIR be held pending revisions to the sewer study. Mr. Keith suggested, with the concurrence of the Planning Commission, Public Works staff, and Planning staff, that they meet with him to work out any differences in the Master Plan Report and prepare a joint transmittal to the City Council. METAL BUILDING DEALERS ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DIVISION - PRESENTATION P. 0. BOX 2588 - RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA Jim Palin introduced Bill Scott, Chairman of Public Relations Committee. Mr. Scott gave a slide presentation which included old blighted metal buildings and also newer buildings with upgraded metal in their construction. Mr. Carl Springer addressed some comments to the Commission concerning the-safety.of a�metal building as opposed to other materials in an earthquake situation. - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 76-6C- Prior to discussion of PPSA No. 76-6C Secretary Selich indicated to the Planning Commission that several department heads were concerned about the decision on Lake Street and would be requesting that the Planning Commission reconsider discussing Lake Street at a future public meeting., Bill Hartge, Director of Public Works, indicated concern over the Planning Commission's previous decision to set for public hearing only that portion of Main Street realignment from Ellis to Yorktown, citing that implementing only this portion of the proposed precise plan would not improve circulation problems in the area but would rather compound them. He further stated that failure to construct the project as initially proposed and submitted to the County would jeopardize the AHFP funding for that project. He then presented a vugraph showing the proposed Main Street realignment with existing Main Street intersecting the new alignment at Clay Avenue. He then requested that this precise plan be set for public hearing. -2- 5/24/77 - PC I 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning -Commission Tuesday, May 24, 1977 Page 3 During the discussion it was pointed out that several tentative tracts are pending on the vacant property along Lake Street. The zoning ordinance requires that Lake Street be improved in con- formance with the Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways which would require a minimum of 100 ft. of right-of-way. The question was raised as to the Planning Commission's desire on this matter. Secretary Selich indicated that it would be possible to precise plan Lake Street and require the developer to provide an irrevocable offer to dedicate additional right-of-way. He pointed out that this would comply with the residents' desires to have a local street but would provide flexibility in the future if the need for an arterial street ever came about. The Commission directed the staff to develop this alternative for consideration at a later date. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING THE PROPOSED PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 76-6C, REALIGNMENT OF MAIN STREET FROM ELLIS TO YORKTOWN, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Gibson, Shea DISCUSSION ON INDUSTRIAL LAND USE STUDY Monica Florian stated that Chuck Clark would be giving a brief summary of the Land Use Study and discussion of interviews with developers in the area. She stated that on June 3rd some members of the City Council would be touring the industrial corridors in the City and had invited any three of the Commissioners to join them. Chuck Clark then addressed the Commission and reviewed the report. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKIN_SON_ THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT THE STAFF TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN .FOR THE GOTHARD CORRIDOR SOUTH OF WARNER BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:' AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Gibson, Shea -3- 5/24/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 24, 1977 Page 4 MISCELLANEOUS: Secretary Selich referred to the Coastal Commission communication regarding Staff Summary and Recommendations - Request for Categorical Exclusion from the City of Huntington Beach received May 23, 1977. He referred to page 2, Item b. which read "A minimum of two parking spaces should be provided for each residential unit, regardless of size.,, Mr. Selich stated that this primarily related to Area 3 (Oldtown Specific Plan Area), and in order to comply with this requirement the ordinance will have to be amended for that area. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE PLANNING COMMISSION SUPPORTED THE STAFF IN ITS RECOMMENDATION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Gibson, Shea CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Chairman Slates stated that the City Council has appointed a Committee to study the Conflict of Interest -Code, and that any information concerning this Code should be transmitted to Secretary Selich or Commissioner Gibson. The meeting adjourned at �1"JIJI_f Edward D.. Selich Secretary Chairman -4- 5/24/77 - PC