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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-09MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, February 9, 1981 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office As a quorum of the City Council was not present, members of the Council a.nd Planning Commission met informally until 6:30 P.M. when a quorum was present. Mayor Bailey called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 P.M. Mayor Bailey stated that this meeting was a ,joint study session with the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL Council Present: Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic Thomas arrived.6:35 P.M.; Kelly arrived 6:50 P.M. Absent: Pattinson Planning Commission Present: Kenefick, Winchell, Schumacher, Bannister Absent: Bauer, Porter, Greer The Director of Development Services distributed a draft report of new developments scheduled in the coastal zone. He strongly urged Council to retain the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA). He requested direction from Council regarding retention of the BZA or another board that would serve the same function such as a Coastal Administrator, Zoning Administrator, or the possibility of two Planning Commissions - one for long range planning and one to review projects and entitlements. Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council that direction be given to Development Services staff to retain the BZA, gather statistics regarding parcel maps and report back to Council. The City Attorney suggested that the Administra- tive process be reviewed. The role of the Design Review Board (DRB) was discussed by the Council and the Planning Commission. Discussion was held regarding creating a theme for the City and the possibility that the DRB could be the vehicle through which this could be realized. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mandic, to reactivate the DRB and to direct staff to bring back -a map with overlays showing current jurisdiction of the board; explore methods to implement the DRB over the whole City and examine membership of the board as to number of members and the expertise of members. The motion carried unanimously. .93 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 2/9/81 Division 9 - Planning Code was discussed and it was generally agreed that it needed to be cleaned up. It was suggested that one section could be reviewed each month and reworked. June Catalano, Senior Planner, introduced Bill Holman, Assistant Planner. Mr. Holman spoke regarding the density bonus. There was extensive discussion re- garding the issue of density bonuses and affordable housing. On motion by Thomas, second Kelly, Council agreed to have an all day retreat on a Saturday, with the Planning Commission and planning staff, for the purpose of clarifying philosophy. The motion carried unanimously. Bill Holman presented a synopsis of new laws affecting planning, zoning, develop- ment and subdivisions. The definition of low and moderate income was discussed. Dick Harlow suggested a study session with builders as they are concerned in the issues. It was the consensus of opinion that the issue of affordable housing needs further discussion. Mayor Bailey directed that the matter of a Council retreat be placed on the agenda of the next meeting. MOLA LAND FILL EXCAVATION PROJECT Savoy Bellavia, Senior Planner, presented a copy of a letter from BCL Associates, Inc., Consultants in Environmental Sciences, dated February 6, 1981, The letter pertained to the Mola landfill excavation project. The Director of Development Services suggested that Council draft a Resolution requesting the State to contact the South Coast Air Quality Management District regarding the matter. DEPUTY DIRECTOR PLANNING/BUILDING DIVISION - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - CATALANO/VOGELSANG The Director of Development Services named June Catalano Deputy Director of Planning Division, Development Services and John Vogelsang, Deputy Director of Building Division, Development Services. PAST POSTMASTER GOENS - TO BE RECOGNIZED Councilman Kelly suggested that Council recognize the past Postmaster Wendell Goens. He stated that Mr. Goens had been Postmaster for Huntington Beach since 1976 and has been in postal service for thirty-two years. It was the consensus of Council that a plaque stating their appreciation be prepared for Mr. Goens. Page #3 - Council ,Minutes - 2/9/81 ADJOURNMENT The adjourned Beach adjourned Center for the ATTEST: regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington to February 17, 1981 at 6:30 P.M. in Room B-8 of the Civic purpose of meeting with the Library Board. City Clerk City C erk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California