HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-22 (7)APPROVED MARCH 7, 1978
MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 1978 - 7 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Slates, Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY NEWMAN THE MINUTES'OF FEBRUARY 7,
1978 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Stern, Finley, Newman, Hoffman, Shea
NOES: None
ABSENT: NQnQ
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-2/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-2
Applicant: Meine Construction Company
This is a request for a change of zone from R2 to Old Town Specific
Plan District One.
Monica Florian addressed the Commission and gave a brief history
of this zone change request.
The public hearing was opened.
A�resident of the area addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of
R1 zoning for the area.
The public hearing was closed.
Commission discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY NEWMAN NEGATIVE DECLARATION 78-2
WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Stern, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: Finley
ABSENT: Shea
Commissioner Finley questioned the drainage problems addressed in the
Negative Declaration.
Minuges: H.B. Planning Commission
Wednesday, February 22, 1978
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ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY NEWMAN ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-2
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed Oldtown Specific Plan - District One zoning is con-
sistent with the City's;General Plan.
2. The proposed uses permitted by the Oldtown Specific Plan zoning
will be compatible with existing and proposed surrounding land
uses.
AYES: Slates, Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
USE PERMIT NO. 77-107 - APPEAL TO APPROVAL BY BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMMUS
Applicant: Robert F. Curtis Development
Appellant: Etta E. Billingsly
This request, to permit the establishment of a two-story restaurant,
approximately 8,375 total square feet, located on the south side of
Warner Avenue, approximately 150 feet west of Bolsa Chica Street, was
approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments at its January 18, 1978,
meeting. It was appealed by Ms. Etta E. Billingsly.
Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and gave a brief background of
the application. He presented a vugraph of the area.
The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak on
this appeal, and Chairman Finley closed the public hearing.
Commission discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY NEWMAN APPEAL TO USE PERMIT NO. 77-107
WAS DENIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 78-1
Applicant: Federal Sign Company
This application is a request by the applicant to add an additional
60 sq. ft. freestanding sign to a shopping center located at
18035 Beech Boulevard, on the west side of Beach, 215 ft. south of
Talbert.
Monica Florian addressed the Commission and stated that the staff was
recommending denial because a hardship had not been shown by the
applicant and that approval of such a sign could establish a pre-
cedent for other tenants.
A vugraph was shown.
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Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Wednesday, February 22, 1978
Page 3
The public hearing was opened.
Art Davidson, representing Federal Sign Company, addressed the
Commission and spoke in behalf of the owner of the restaurant, stating
that additional sign coverage would assist in bringing in more business
to the restaurant.
Lee Collins, owner of the premises, spoke in behalf of Mr. Garcia,
operator of the restaurant. He stated that he felt a hardship existed
due to the sign exhibited by Winchell's Donut shop.
Commissioner Shea stated that she did not feel that the sign would
aid in this type of business and was not in favor of it.
Mr. Joe Garcia, owner of the restaurant, addressed the Commission
and handed out to the Commission (1) Statement of Earning of La
Fiesta Grande from July 1, 1977, to December 31, 1977, prepared by
El Key Sausage Co., Inc., (2) Letter from Henry C. Hopkins, Attorney
at Law, re YEZY Radio Station, Inc., concerning a claim for $1,596.40,
(3) Letter from Sonitrol dated February 7, 1978 concerning delinquent
account in the amount of $355.00, and (4) Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
from Robert L. Baranov, Attorney at Law, for a total bill of $12,830.92.
These documents have been made a part of the permanent file. Mr. Garcia
discussed the fact that he was losing money which he felt was due in
part to lack of signing.
Art Davidson again addressed the Commission and explained that the
proposed sign would belong to the sign company and would be kept up
by them.
The public hearing was closed.
Commission discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY NEWMAN SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 78-1
WAS APPROVED FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS WITH A REVIEW TO BE CONDUCTED
AFTER 12 MONTHS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. Strict compliance with Article 976 will result in a substantial
economic hardship to the applicant; and
2. The proposed or existing sign will not adversely affect other
I signs in the area; and
3. The proposed or existing sign will .got Le detrimental to the
property to-zated in the vicinity of such sign; and
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4. The proposed or existing sign does not obstruct pedestrian or
vehicular traffic vision.
AYES: Slates, Stern, Finley, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: Shea
ABSENT: None
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Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Wednesday, February 22, 1978
Page 4
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 78-1
This is an Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code by amending certain sections thereof
for the purpose of clarifying application processing deadlines.
Dave Eadie gave a brief history of this code amendment.
The public hearing was opened on this code amendment. There being
no one present to speak on it, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
Commission discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY NEWMAN CODE AMENDMENT NO. 78-1
WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Chairman Finley called a recess at 7:50 p.m.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9908/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-82
Subdivider: Robert Stellrecht
This is a request for a 43 lot subdivision of property located on the
northwest corner of Slater and Gothard Street. These applications
were continued from the Planning Commission's February 7, 1978 regular
meeting for the purpose of gaining additional information regarding
the initial study/negative declaration on the project.
Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and discussed the four additional
conditions of approval suggested by the staff.
A vugraph was presented.
Commissioner Stern felt a noise report should be studied.
COMMISSIONER STERN MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
WITH AN ADDITIONAL CONDITION THAT WOULD REQUIRE A NOISE EASEMENT.
THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Commission discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY NEWMAN NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-82
WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Wednesdal, February 22, 1978
Page 5
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY SHEA A STRAW VOTE WAS TAKEN TO
ELIMINATE CONDITION NO. 15., WHICH REQUIRED THAT ALL DWELLING UNITS
ABUTTING THE CITY YARD SHALL BE ONE STORY STRUCTURES.
VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: Stern, Finley
ABSENT: None
Chairman Finley expressed her concern with the relationship of the
active noisy area of the City Yard to this new residential area.
The noise orientation of the City Yard has been away from the existing
residential developments on two sides toward what was industrially
zoned land. With this development that protection is now gone and
the City is faced with the prospect of having a facility that will
impact a residential area. She asked the staff to recommend conditions
which would address this external noise problem and the vulnerability
of the City Yard to complaints and lawsuits in future years. Condition
No. 15, to require one-story homes abutting the City Yard, is designed
to lessen the noise impacts of City Yard activities on those residences.
She also requested a definite condition requiring that the real estate
report reflect the potential noise problems from the City Yard. -
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY SHEA TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9908 WAS
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed subdivision of this 10.3 acre parcel of land zoned
R1 (which allows 7 units per gross acre) is proposed to be con-
structed having 4.17 units per gross acre.
2. :_The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land
use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation for
this type of housing.
3.'_ The property was previously studied for this intensity of land_
use at the time the land use designation for low density resi-
dential was placed on said property.
4. The lot size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all other design
and improvements features of the proposed subdivision are pro-
posed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and
specifications on file with the City, as well as in compliance
with the State Map Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance.
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Wednesday, February 22, 1978
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The tentative map received and dated Febrmaty 14, 1978, shall be
the approved layout.
2. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant systems shall be subject to
City standards.
3. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department
of Public Works prior to the recordation of -a final map. This
system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion
control both during and after construction of the project.
4. Natural gas -and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the locations
of clothes dryers.
5. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of water
heaters, and central heating units.
6. Low volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
7. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and
other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an
offsite facility equipped to handle them.
8. A chemical analysis as well as tests for physical properties of
the'soil on the subject property shall be submitted to the City
.for review prior to the issuance of building permits.
9. Prior to approval of a final map on the subject property, a
final grading plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department
for review and approval, indicating that all lots within the
subdivision have a minimum level pad area of 5,500 square feet.
10. Prior to the issuance of building permits for any lots within the
subdivision, detailed calculations based on final building plans
shall be submitted to the Planning Department and Building Depart-
ment for review and approval. Said calculations shall insure
that interior noise levels for all structures shall not exceed
the California Noise Insulation Standards of 45 db CNEL.
11. Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits, the
subdivider shall submit to the Planning Department for review
and approval a final archeological report clearing the entire
site of all archeological testing and/or salvaging. Said
report shall be in writing from the Public Antiquities Salvage
Team.
12. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the developer shall
submit to the Planning Department for review and approval, a
fully dimensioned site plan for all lots within the subdivision.
13. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a soils engineer.
The analysis should include on -site soil sampling and laboratory
testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regard-
ing grading, fill properties, foundations, retaining walls,
streets and utilities.
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14. The north, east and south property walls depicted on the tentative
map shall be acoustically designed to reduce noise levels. Said
wall designs shall be subject to approval by the Planning
Department.
15. All dwellings upon the site shall be subject to review by the
Design Review Board.
AYES: Slates, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: Stern, Finley
ABSENT: None
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9889/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-140
Subdivider: Sand Dollar Development
Tentative Tract No. 9889 is a request to subdivide presently vacant
land into sixteen (16) lots for the purpose of developing single-
family dwellings. The property is located on the west side of
Lawson Lane approximately 490 feet south of Adams Avenue.
Dave Eadie briefly discussed the layout of the project and presented
a vugraph.
Randy Blanchard, representing Sand Dollar Development, addressed the
Commission and stated that he would be happy to answer any questions.
Mr. Britt addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the project.
Commission discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY NEWMAN NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.•77-140
VOTE ---- -
AYES: Slates, Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY NEWMAN TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9889
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed subdivision of this 3.16 acre parcel of land zoned
Rl (which allows 7 units per gross acre) is proposed to be con-
structed having 5.06 units per gross acre.
2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land
use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation for
this type of housing.
3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land
use at the time the land use designation for low density residential
.was placed upon said property.
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Wednesday, February 22, 1978
Page 8
4. The lot size, depth, frontage, street width and all other design
and improvements features of the proposed subdivision are proposed
to be constructed to meet or exceed standard plans and speci-
fications on file with the City, and as well as in compliance with
the State Map Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The Tentative Map received and dated February 14, 1978 shall be
the approved layout.
2. Sewer, water, and fire hydrant system shall be subject to City
standards.
3. Drainage for the Subdivision shall be approved by the Department
of Public Works prior to the recordation of a final map. This
system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion
control both during and after construction of the project.
4. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location
of clothes dryers.
5. Natural gas shall'be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
6. Low volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
7. All building spoils such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and
other surplus or unusable material shall be disposed of at an
off site facility equipped to handle them.
8. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or
detached shall be constructed in compliance with the State
acoustical standards set forth for all units that lie within the
60 CNEL contours of the property.
9. Improvements to the remaining portion of Lot No. 4, Tract 5197,
not utilized for street purposes shall be subject to approval
of the Planning Director.
10. The developer shall mitigate the potential adverse visual impacts
the new east/west street will create upon Lot 46, Tract 5197,
in a manner acceptable to the Planning Director.
11. An eight (8) foot masonry wall shall be constructed along the
north and west property lines of the subdivision.
12. Conveyances between lots 3, 4, and 5 of Tract 5197 for the
purpose of extending "B" Street to Lawson Lane and adjusting
lot lines shall be recorded by separate instrument prior to
recordation of the final map of the proposed subdivision.
13. All improvements to the public right-of-way or any private property
necessitated by the extension of "B" Street to Lawson Lane shall
be the responsibility of the developer.
AYES: Slates, Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Wednesday, February 22, 1978
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TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9843/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-5
Subdivider: M.E.B. Investments
This is a request for a 9 lot industrial subdivision located on
the south side of'Hamilton approximately 820 ft. east of Newland Street.
Dave Eadie referred to a letter from the applicant requesting a
continuance to a March meeting, copies of which were distributed
to the Commission.
Commissioner Stern noted a typographical error in the Tract No.
which should have read #9843 instead of #9483. Randy Blanchard
of Sand Dollar Development confirmed the fact that the tract
number should have been #9843.
ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY SLATES TENTATIVE TRACT 9843 AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-5 WERE CONTINUED TO MARCH 21, 1978, BY
THE FOLLOWING•VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 10172/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-128
Applicant: Charles Hermansen
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 77-45
Applicant: Emerald Engineering
Tentative Tract No. 10172 is a request for a 13 lot subdivision
located on the north side of Portland between Alabama and Huntington
Streets. Tentative Parcel Map No. 77-45 is a request to permit the
consolidation of all or a portion of 11 lots into 2 lots.
Commissioner Slates stated that he would have to abstain.
Charles Hermansen addressed the Commission and stated that he would
be pleased to answer any questions.
Commission discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY NEWMAN NEGATIVE DECLARATION 77-128
WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Slates
ABSENT: None
ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY NEWMAN TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 10172
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
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FINDINGS:
1. The proposed subdivision of'this 1.7+ acre parcel of land zoned
Oldtown Specific Plan (District Two) (which allows 15 units per
gross acres) is proposed to be constructed having only 7.6 units
per gross acre.
2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land
use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation for
this type of housing:
3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use
at the time the land use designation for medium density residential
was placed on said property.
4. The lot size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all other design
and improvements features on the proposed subdivision are proposed
to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and speci-
fications on file with the City, as well as in compliance with
the State Map Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The map received and dated February 15, 1978, shall be the approved
layout.
2. Drainage system for the subdivision shall be approved by the
Department of Public Works prior to the recordation of a final
map, the system shall be designed to provide for siltation and
erosion control both during and after construction of the project.
3. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location
of clothes dryers.
4. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
5. Low volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
6. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and
other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an
offsite facility equipped to handle them.
7. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached,
shall be constructed in compliance with the state acoustical
standards set forth for all units that lie within the 60 CNEL
contours of the property.
8. A minimum six foot (61) high masonry block wall shall be constructed
along the north boundary of this subdivision where adjacent to
commercial property.
AYES: Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Slates
ABSENT: None
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Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Wednesday, February 22, 1978
Page 11
ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY NEWMAN TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 77-45
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed subdivision of this 1.7+ acre parcel of land zoned
Oldtown Specific Plan (District Two)(which allows 15 units per
gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having only 7.6 units
per gross acre.
2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land
use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation for
this type of housing.
3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use
at the time the land use designation for medium density residential
was placed on said property.
4. The lot size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all other design
and improvements features on the proposed subdivision are proposed
.to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and specifi-
cations on file with the City, as well as in compliance with the
State Map Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Department on
February 15, 1978, shall be the approved layout.
2. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the Department
of Public Works, and recorded with the Orange County Recorder.
3. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning
Department.
AYES: Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Slates
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
RESOLUTION NO. 1214
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION - to rezone Redevelopment Project Area at
Warner-Goldenwest from RA to C2 at the request of the Redevelopment
Commission
Monica Florian briefly discussed the resolution.
Commission discussion ensued.
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Wednesday, February 22, 1978
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ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY SHEA RESOLUTION NO. 1214, A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH TO REZONE THE WARNER-GOLDENWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT,
WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Stern, Finley, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WASHINGTON STREET STUDY
This is a Special Study on the Washington Street Area including a
recommended improvement plan for review and direction.
It was noted that while this is not a public hearing, area residents
were notified of Study Session.
Chuck Clark addressed the Commission and discussed the recommended
program for improving the area.
Chairman Finley asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on
this study.
Ed Varela addressed the Commission and stated that he was very much
opposed to an alley.
David Silver stated that he was against putting in the alley.
Stuart O'Quinn spoke against putting in an alley.
Manuel Torres wanted the area changed to R3,which he felt would bring
developers into the area.
Mr. Solimon felt that if the zone was R3 it would encourage developers
to come in and he was in favor of R3.
Ed Varela again addressed the Commission and complained about lack
of street improvements.,
Bill Longley stated that the City could buy the land and widen the
street. He felt Warner could be improved by some other funding.
It was the consensus of the Commission that this study be continued
to April 4th for further discussion.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Review of Environmental Information Forms - submitted by Commissioner
Stern.
Commissioner Stern will meet with staff on the forms.
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Wednesday, February 22, 1978
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Chairman Finley appointed Commissioner Stern to serve as an
Alternate on the Subdivision Committee.
STAFF COMMENTS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Edward D. Sellch
Secretary
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Ruth Finley
Chairman
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