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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-08CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, October 8, 1990 A videotape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Mays called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: MacAllister, Winchell, Green, Mays, Bannister, Silva, Erskine ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Flag Ceremony was conducted by Mayor Mays. PUBLIC COMMENTS Lorraine Faber stated she believed that each development company should be treated equally by the city. (City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED OPEN TO 10/15/90 - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 90-1 - HOLLY SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (600.1.0) The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for the public hearing opened from October 1, 1990 to consider the following: APPLICATION NUMBER: Development Agreement No. 90-1 APPLICANT: Pacific Coast Homes/City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: Holly-Seacliff Masterplan Area (See map -page 3) ZONE: Various residential, commercial, industrial and public facility zoning designations. REQUEST: Development Agreement, between Pacific Coast Homes and the City of Huntington Beach to establish a maximum allowable number of 3780 dwelling units, establish phasing for public improvements and establish requirement for; dedication of park land in order to implement the City's General Plan A. Page z - Louncii/Agency Minutes - 10/8/90 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 89-1 which was certified by the City Council on January 8, 1990. COASTAL STATUS: A portion of the Development Agreement is located in the City's Certified Coastal Zone. Pursuant to Section 989.5.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, the proposed development agreement is exempt from coastal development provisions. The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3080 for Council approval - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FINDING THAT THE HOLLY-SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES OF THE GENERAL PLAN." Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published, and posted. The City Administrator reported on the process of the Development Agreement. He announced he had received letters from Roger Work, Pacific Coast Homes, dated October 5, 1990 and October 8, 1990. The Community Development Director presented a staff report on the benefits for the city and the developer. Using slides, he identified the zoning. The Public Works Director reported on the Water Master Plan adopted October 1988. Jeff Renna, Water Operations Manager, reported on the water service of the Holly Seacliff area. The Community Development Director showed the park dedication on slides and answered questions from Council. Bob Eichblat, City Engineer, reported using the wall map. The Community Development Director reported an addition of paragraph (j) to Page 24 of the Development Agreement. Howard Zelefsky, Planning Director, reported on the cross gap connector, fund- ing, school facilities, and public sagety. Fire Chief Picard reported on the cross gap connector. Bill Holman, representing Huntington Beach Company, reported and answered questions from the Council. Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the cross gap connector and the liability for hazardous waste. Roger Work, applicant representing Pacific Coast Homes, reported on toxic waste and stated that there must be a cap on the cleanup for self-protection. The Mayor declared the public hearing reopened. Shirley Carey stated she was a concerned parent running for the school board and that she believed there should be a contingency between the developer and the school district for a school site and funding so that there would be a school in place at the time of the end of the development project. Page i - Council/Agency Minutes - Iui8/90 1 John Fisher, Homeowners' Association President, stated he would wait to comment until the entire agreement would be available. Chuck Scheid expressed his concerns about the agreement being reviewed too quickly. Shirley_ Dettloff, Amigos de Bolsa Chica President, stated she believed the agreement was being rushed. She expressed concerns regarding safety, a reser- voir, fees, and a land connection between Linear and Central Parks. George Arnold spoke in opposition to the fees and the number of proposed homes to be build. Clare Dellemann expressed her concerns regarding commercial zoning versus res- idential zoning. Lorraine Faber, using a slide, expressed her concerns regarding the parcel of land at Edwards and Ellis and requested staff to prepare a map that was in better proportion. She referenced Page 12 of the Agreement and stated she believed there would be a cost problem regarding contaminated soil. Bob Biddle, Huntington Beach Tomorrow President, stated he would reserve his comments to a later date. He commended the city staff and City Administrator for the work they have done on the agreement. Terry Dolton expressed his conerns regarding some of the property being a potentially hazardous waste condition. He also questioned the city's control over the situation if there was a default. Bob Mandic questioned whether or not his property in Area C was exempt. He stated he believed the city should hire an unbiased party to do the Specific Plan. Tom Livengood stated the public hearing should be continued for 30-60 days to insure completed reports. Roger Work, applicant, stated he.had attempted to negotiate with the school district regarding a school site. Jack Schrader, Consultant for the Huntington Beach School District, stated the proposed 4,000 homes would have a serious impact on the city. He requested the city to require an agreement condition for the developer to meet and negotiate with the school district. Councilman Bannister requested that Jack Schrader present a date he could meet with Roger Work. Councilwoman Winchell requested staff to present the final document no later than Thursday, October 11, 1990 to Council and by October 12, 1990 to the public. She requested that all issues raised at the October 8 meeting be addressed by staff and stated that the attached map was not current. Gage 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/8/90 A motion was made by Mays, seconded by Erskine, to continue the open public hearing on the Holly Seacliff Development Agreement Development Agreement No. 90-1 to �- 15, 1990. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Winchell, Green, Mays, Bannister, Silva, Erskine NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Mays adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to 5:30 p.m., October 15, 1990, Room B-8, Civic Center. ATTE : City Clerk/Clerk Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntingt n Beach, California Mayor/Chairman 74