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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-31APPROVED APRIL 21. 1987 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION March 31, 1987 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P P P P ROLL CALL: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, P P Summerell, Livengooa A. CONSENT CALENDAR: None B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMISSION ITEMS None C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS C-1 LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT 87-lB/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 87-1B AREA 2.6 - APPLICANT: HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT STAFF A request by the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency to redesignate 4.5 acres of property located on the south side of Warner Avenue, 200 feet east of Beach Boulevard (between "A" and "B" Streets) from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial. The property is located within the proposed Beach Boulevard Corridor Project Area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Redesignate property from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS, SECOND BY SCHUMACHER, TO RE -OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AREA 2.6 OF LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT 87-1B, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: None . ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED George Pearson, 2120 Main Street, spoke in opposition to the land use designation change. He stated that he opposes the Redevelopment Agency proposing any changes in this area. He feels that the change is premature. He attends the PAC meetings for this area and stated that this area has never been considered a redevelopment area by PAC and that the Redevelopment Agency should "keep their noses out of it" because it causes bad feelings in the neighborhood. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing on Area 2.6 was closed. The Commission expressed their concerns regarding this area. A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY LIVENGOOD, TO MAKE NO CHANGES TO THE LAND USE DESIGNATION IN AREA 2.6 UNTIL A SPECIFIC PLAN IS COMPLETED ON THE WHOLE AREA, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell, Livengood NOES: Higgins STRAW VOTE MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 3/31/87 -2- (7816d) The decision to make no changes to the land use designation in Area 2.6 until a Specific Plan is completed, were based on the following findings: FINDINGS FOR RECOMMENDING NO CHANGES: 1. The change in land use designation for Area 2.6 should be postponed until a specific plan is completed on the entire area addressing the four corners. 2. Any change proposed to the land use designation in Area 2.6 would cause further traffic problems on Warner Avenue and Beach Boulevard. 3. Redevelopment plans proposed in this area are considered premature. 4. Based on figures provided by staff, 22 new units have been built in this area in the last 8 years. 5. Traffic in this area should be studied as well as the impact on traffic from Gothard to Magnolia. AREA 2.7 - APPLICANT: HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT STAFF A request by the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency to redesignate 20.50 acres located on the north side of Warner Avenue, 500 feet east of Beach Boulevard, from Low Density Residential to General Commercial. The site is presently owned by the Oceanview School District and is located within the proposed Beach Boulevard Corridor Project Area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Redesignate property from Low Density Residential to Mixed Development. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY LIVENGOOD, TO RE -OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AREA 2.7 OF LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT 87-1B, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Silva (Out of Room) ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Debbie Luniveber, President of the Oceanview School Board, 16092 Marjan Lane, spoke in support of the redesignation and urged the Commission to vote in favor of the request. PC Minutes - 3/31/87 -3- (7816d) George Pearson, 2120 Main Street, stated that he was not opposed to the redesignation however he feels that a Redevelopment Agency promise has been made to the school district and that a promise should not have been made. He feels that if a request is submitted to build something specific at a particular site, then a zone change should be requested by the person making the request, not the Redevelopment Agency of the City. Van Rowland, 16742 Montclair Lane, spoke in opposition to the request because of traffic problems. He stated that he avoids the intersection at Warner and Beach because of the traffic. Pat Anderson, 8131 Bryant Drive, stated that the traffic problems should be addressed and solutions reached first before any changes to the land use designation are made. She does not feel that there is enough continuity in this area. Commissioner Silva asked Ms. Anderson what she would like to see in the Oceanview School District area and what she felt would be a viable solution to the traffic problem. Ms. Anderson stated that she felt Low -Density Commercial or a park would be fitting for the area. She feels that the frontage along Beach Boulevard should be upgraded and that the people of Huntington Beach need to be "traffic educated". Corinne Welch, 8062 Mermaid Circle, member of the Environmental Board, addressed the potential health problems and environmental problems created by lead from the automobiles. She feels that the area should be left at Low Density. Julie Engquist, 17101 Twain Lane, stated that the school district is faced with a financial disaster. She would like to see the corner of this area developed so it will generate money for the district and help the remaining 17 schools in the community. Bill Brockman, 8172 Lancaster Drive, expressed his concern with the notification process of the City. He stated that he lives in the area of concern and was not notified of this request. He feels that there are major problems confronting this area and should be addressed before ever making a change in land use designation. He further stated that if people cannot get to the downtown area because of the traffic that the redevelopment going on downtown is worthless. Ray Wagoner, 16771 St. Cloud Circle, spoke in opposition to any changes in land use designation in this area. He expressed concern regarding the premature soliciting of bids by the school district for developing this property before the zone was changed. He stated that the school district informed him that they were just interested in generating funds for the district. PC Minutes - 3/31/87 -4- (7816d) Joe Fehner, 16772 St. Cloud Circle, stated that the present traffic problem in the area is a matter of life and death endangering the lives of the children and adults of the community. Carol Ross, 8361 Terry Drive, spoke in opposition to the request. She feels that there are many empty office spaces and commercial buildings in this area presently and that because of traffic problems any further businesses will be cut off from servicing the area. She stated that it took the fire department 22 minutes to respond to a fire at her house because of the traffic. Commissioner Silva questioned Ms. Ross about the 22 minute response. He stated that the Fire Department could not find any record of the slow response in their records. She stated that she would get the specifics and contact him at a later date. Stan Moss, 424 loth. Street, spoke in support of the request. He stated that he feels it is the school district's option to develop the property. He thinks that a commercial designation is appropriate. Joe Condon, 10121 Edye Drive, spoke in support of the request. He would rather see solutions incorporated to the traffic problems instead of stopping development. He feels that a development such as .the Price Club would generate revenue for the school district as well as taxes for the City and is in favor of the change. Kathy Haas, 17882 Shoreham Lane, spoke in support of the change to Commercial. She feels that the school budget needs balancing. She asked for direction for the school district on how to develop this property. Scott Miller, 16192 Putman Lane, stated that he feels the school district is being punished by having their property development halted. He feels that a depressed school district will lower the value of the homes and property in the area. Caressa Wagoner, 16771 St. Cloud Circle, spoke in opposition to the change. She stated that the traffic in the area is "out of hand" and that if it is rezoned for further development that it will get worse. She further stated that she completed an independent study/count of cars and the results were 1,300 cars per hour. She feels that the safety of the people should be considered first before the Price Club. Carolyn Hunt, 6651 Crista Palma Drive, Clerk for the School Board, asked that the Commission consider the school district's rights as landowners. She stated that they are looking for a designation that will enable the district to generate some revenue because they need a better tax base. She asked for direction so that they can move ahead with their development. She presented a petition signed by 42 residents in favor of the change. PC Minutes - 3/31/87 -5- (7816d) Sally Beelner, 6742 Marilyn Drive, spoke in opposition to the change. She feels the property values will decrease in the area if there is more development allowed and that shoppers will not come to Huntington Beach -to shop if there is any more traffic. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS, SECOND BY LIVENGOOD, TO UPHOLD STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION AND CHANGE FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MIXED DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARE A SPECIFIC PLAN STUDY TO INCLUDE THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE AREA, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell, Livengood NOES: Silva STRAW VOTE MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 87-1B, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS, SECOND BY SUMMERELL, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 1377 AS AMENDED BY STRAW VOTES, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D. ITEMS NOT FOR PUBLIC HEARING None E. DISCUSSION ITEMS None PC Minutes - 3/31/87 -6- (7816d) u F. PENDING ITEMS None G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None H. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS None I. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE AT 9:25 PM BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY PIERCE, TO ADJOURN TO THE REDEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP TO BE HELD SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1987, 8:30 AM, HUNTINGTON BEACH INN, AND THEN TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD APRIL 7, 1987, AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins (Out of Room) ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED APPROVED: z' Ken M. Pierce, Chairman PC Minutes - 3/31/87 -7- (7816d)