HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-12•
•
MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2000
HUNTINGTON BEACH CIVIC CENTER
2000 MAIN STREET, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CAUFORNIA 92648
Study Session
Room B-8
5:15 P.M.
MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE — Herb Fauland
AES POWER GENERATING FACILITY — Jane James
AGENDA REVIEW — Herb Fauland
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
P P P P P P P
ROLL CALL: Shomaker, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
•
B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEIVIS - PROCEDURE: Staff Report, Commission
Disclosure Statement(s), Commission Discussion, Public Hearing, Action
B-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-49 f COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
NO. 00-151 NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.00-09 (AES POWER
GENERATING FACILITY):
APPLICANT: Mr. Han Tan, AES Huntington Beach, LLC
LOCATION: 21730 Newland Street (northeast of Newland and Pacific
Coast Highway)
PROJECT
PLANNER: Jane James
Conditional Use Permit No. 00-49 and Coastal Development Permit No. 00-
15 request:
- Install a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system at AES Huntington
Beach Generating Station's Units 1 and 2 to reduce nitrogen oxide
emissions
Staff's Recommendation:
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 00-49 and Coastal Development Permit
No. 00-15 based upon the following:
- SCAQMD mandates reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions from AES
power generation facility.
- Additional equipment has negligible impact on aesthetics of plant.
- Ammonia will be generated on an as needed basis eliminating hazards
associated with transport and storage of ammonia.
- Complies with General Plan goals and objectives regarding intensification
of landscaping.
- Complies with Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
Development Standards.
- Conditions of approval regarding bonding for future dedication and
improvements for Newland Street.
- No adverse environmental impacts associated with SCR equipment.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN:
Rich Loy, 9062 Kahului, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, spoke in opposition to the item,
protesting the City's public notification process. He asked if the surrounding schools
were notified of the hearing, and whether or not an earthquake study had been done
related to the proposed changes within the power generating plant. He mentioned
possible flooding may cause contaminants to be flushed into the wetlands. He also
•
PC Minutes—12/12/00 2 (OOp=1212)
•suggested the City independently hire an outside firm to study the environmental
impacts of the proposed project.
•
Ed Blackford, applicant/site manager for AES Huntington Beach, LLC, 21730 Newland
Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, spoke in favor of the item, explaining to the
Commission how the new SCR system will operate, including its economic and safety
factors. He also stated that AES will provide intensified landscaping as a good neighbor
gesture to those who reside adjacent to the AES property.
The Commission asked about storage -of resource material/equipment during the
construction period. The applicant responded that 1 acre of the AES property will be
used for storage during that time.
The Commission asked about traffic interruptions during the construction period. The
applicant stated that any traffic interruption would be short term (momentary).
The Commission inquired about the urea -to -ammonia process. Consultant Jeremy
Rolan, URS Corporation, explained the process and included pilot test results done
November 15, 2000. The consultant further explained that all catastrophic scenarios
were staged in order to confirm that the system would cease to operate during a
reactive malfunction. The consultant stated that documentation is available, but is
extremely scientific in nature. The Commission asked the applicant how much urea will
be brought in monthly and the applicant responded five (5) truck loads per month, and
that the urea will be in pellet form, posing less risk when transported through tanker
truck connectors. The Commission asked about spill management, and the applicant
responded that spills will flow into retention basins on -site, and will then be manually
discharged into the sewer system after being tested for contaminants.
The Commission asked about the reactor vessel, ammonia concentration, and vapor
travel. The applicant and consultant explained the types of mechanisms used to control
vapor travel, including sensors on pipes (ammonia detectors) that send messages to
the control room and indicate alarm. The applicant also stated that the control room will
be manned 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
The Commission discussed how this project will be affected by recent power shortages,
including power availability and state purchase credits.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST
THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission asked Fire Department Staff to elaborate on the reactor system and
it's impact on the community. Staff explained that the new equipment with improved
design provides a safer operation with regard to chlorine/ammonia transport and shut
down features, and that the health risk analysis proved safe to the surrounding area.
PC Minutes—12112/00 3 (00p=1212)
Discussion ensued regarding intensified landscaping on the south, east and westerly •
property lines. Staff informed the applicant that the City's Landscape Architect had not
received renderings of the intensified plan, and requested the applicant provide them as
soon as possible.
Federal regulations and potential health risks related to vapor exposure were also
discussed. The Commission inquired about the filing process and guidelines at the
state and/or federal level, along with South Coast Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) compliance.
The Commission also discussed the City's public hearing notification process.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-49 / COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.
00-15 / NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 00-09 (AES POWER GENERATING
FACILITY) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 00-09/
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-49
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 00-09:
1. The Negative Declaration No. 00-09 has been prepared in compliance with Article 6 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. It was advertised and available
for a public comment period of thirty (30) days. Comments received during the comment
period were considered by the Planning Commission prior to action on the Negative
Declaration and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-49 and Coastal Development Permit No. 00-
15.
2. The proposed project, method of ammonia generation, and standard conditions of approval,
avoid or reduce the project's effects to a point where clearly no significant effect on the
environment will occur.
3. There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the Planning
Commission that the project, as mitigated through the conditions of approval for Conditional
Use Permit No. 00-49 and Coastal Development Permit No. 00-15 will have a significant
effect on the environment.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-49:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 00-49 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the •
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system at AES Huntington Beach Power Generating
PC Minutes—12/12/00 4 (00p=1212)
• Station will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or residing in the
vicinity or detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood.
The SCR system is proposed in order to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from the power
plant as mandated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The ammonia
necessary for reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions will be generated via a Urea to
Ammonia process, which allows ammonia to be generated on an as needed basis.
Therefore, the proposed project does not include any transport or storage of ammonia.
Based upon the conditions imposed and the proposed project itself, the community will
benefit from reduced nitrogen oxide emissions.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because nitrogen oxide
emissions from the power generating facility will be reduced, dead and dying landscaping
will be replaced, irrigation systems will be made 100% operational, and landscaping along
the south and east perimeter will be intensified. This project is also compatible with
surrounding uses because installation of the SCR equipment will have a negligible impact
on the visual quality of the existing facility. The equipment will be installed within the
existing boiler duct work and will not significantly alter the appearance of the existing plant.
3. The proposed Selective Catalytic Reduction at AES Huntington Beach will comply with the
provisions of the base district and other applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed project complies with
all development standards of the General Industrial zoning district.
4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is
• consistent with the Land Use Element designation of Public on the subject property. In
addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan:
A. Land Use Element
Policy LU 2.1.1: Plan and construct public infrastructure and service improvements as
demand necessitates to support the land uses specified in the Land Use Plan (as
defined in the Circulation and Public Utilities and Services Elements of the General
Plan).
B. Utilities Element
Goal U 5: Maintain and expand service provision (of gas supply, telecommunication,
and electricity) to City of Huntington Beach residents and business.
Policy U 5.1.1: Continue to work with service providers to maintain current levels of
service and facilitate improved levels of service.
Policy U 5.1.4: Require the review of new and or expansions of existing industrial and
utility facilities to ensure that such facilities will not visually impair the City's coastal
corridors and entry nodes.
The existing AES power generating facility is necessary to provide power to Huntington
Beach residents and business owners in addition to the power services provided for the
• entire Southern California power grid. The new SCR system will benefit residents,
property owners, and the Huntington Beach community by reducing nitrogen oxide
emissions from the plant as mandated by the SCAQMD. Installation of the SCR
PC Minutes—12112100 5 (OOp=1212)
equipment will have a negligible impact on the visual quality of the existing facility •
because the equipment will be installed within the existing boiler duct work and will not
significantly alter the appearance of the existing plant. The SCR system will not impair
aesthetic quality of the City's coastal corridors or entry node. Suggested conditions of
approval also include requirements for AES to intensify the existing landscaping around
the south and east perimeters of the plant.
C. Urban Design Element
Policy UD 2.2.1: Require landscape and architectural buffers and screens around oil
production facilities and other utilities visible from public rights -of -way.
Policies - UD 1.4.1: Require the review of new and or expansions of existing industrial
and utility facilities to ensure that such facilities will not visually impair the City's coastal
corridors and entry nodes.
The SCR system will not impair aesthetic quality of the City's coastal corridors or entry
node. Suggested conditions of approval also include requirements for AES to intensify
the existing landscaping around the south and east perimeters of the plant.
D. Draft Coastal Element
Draft Policy 9a: Approve only that development adjacent to wetlands and
environmentally sensitive habitat areas that does not significantly degrade habitat values
and which is compatible with the continuance of the habitat.
Recognizing the greater than local significance of the City's energy resources, Coastal
Element policy allows for the continuation, and in some cases expansion, of these
facilities while ensuring the community's public health and safety, environmental
protection and minimization of negative aesthetic impacts to the maximum extent
feasible. The suggested conditions of approval include requirements for AES to improve
the quality of existing landscaping around the southern and eastern property lines while
also making the irrigation system 100% operational. The conditions also include
language requiring AES to enter into an agreement with the City with a fair share
proportionate bond to cover the cost of landscaping and street improvements for
Newland Street.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.:
Coastal Development Permit No. 00-15 for the development project, as proposed or as
modified by conditions of approval, conforms with the General Plan, including the Local
Coastal Program. The project includes conditions to replace dead and dying landscaping, to
make irrigation systems 100% operational, and to intensify landscaping along the south and
east perimeter of the power plant. The project complies with the Draft Coastal Element,
currently under review by the Planning Commission, which states that landscaping should
be utilized to buffer the appearance of existing utility operations.
2. The project is consistent with the requirements of the CZ Overlay District, the base zoning
district, as well as other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The SCR system •
complies with all aspects of the Coastal Zone overlay and the General Industrial zoning
district.
PC Unutes—12112/00 6 (00p=1212)
• 3. At the time of occupancy the proposed development can be provided with infrastructure in a
manner that is consistent with the Local Coastal Program. All infrastructure necessary for
the SCR system is either currently available to AES, the property owner and applicant, or
AES will be installing the necessary improvements for the SCR equipment.
4. The development conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter
3 of the California Coastal Act. The existing AES power generating facility nor the proposed
SCR system do not conflict with either public access or public recreation to coastal
amenities.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.00-49:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated September 29, 2000 shall be
the conceptually approved layout.
2. Prior to clearing and grubbing, the following shall be completed:
a. Existing mature trees that are to be removed must be replaced at a 2-for-1 ratio with a
36-inch box tree or palm equivalent. Applicant shall provide a consulting arborist report
on all the existing trees. Said report shall quantify, identify, size, and analyze the health
of the existing trees. The report shall also recommend how the existing trees that are to
remain (if any) shall be protected and how far construction/grading shall be kept from the
trunk.
b. Any work within the public right-of-way will require encroachment permits and traffic
control plans prepared to City standards.
3. Prior to submittal for building permits, the following shall be completed:
a. Zoning entitlement conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all the working
drawing sets used for issuance of building permits (architectural, structural, electrical,
mechanical and plumbing) and shall be referenced in the index.
b. The Design Review Board and Planning Department shall review and approve plans for
intensified landscaping around south and east property lines as required in Condition of
Approval No. 4. f.
c. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD)
4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed:
a. Submit 8 inch by 10 inch colored photographs of all colored renderings and elevations to
the Planning Department for inclusion in the entitlement file.
b. During operations at the site, any spill and/or leak shall be immediately reported to the
Fire Department. Prior to issuance of building permits, AES Huntington Beach shall
submit a Spill/Release Policy, which shall be subject to approval by the Fire Chief.
• 5. During site development, and/or construction, the following shall be adhered to:
PC Minutes—12/12100 7 (OOp=1212)
a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in all areas where vehicles travel to keep damp
enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site:
b. Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day;
c. Use low sulfur fuel (.05%) by weight for construction equipment;
d. Attempt to phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days (first
stage smog alerts);
e. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts.
f. Ensure clearly visible signs are posted on -the perimeter of the site identifying the name
and phone number of a field supervisor to contact for information regarding the
development and any construction/ grading activity.
6. Prior to final building permit inspection, the following shall be completed:
a. All improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved
plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including:
1) Landscaping;
2) Fire extinguishers shall be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington
Beach Fire Code Standards found in City Specification #424. (FD)
3) Automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm system may be required. Fi
re will need to •
meet with AES personnel to discuss entire system prior to final permit inspection.
(FD)
4) Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with City Specification #401.
Include the Circulation Plan and dimensions of all access roads. (FD)
5) Installation and/or removal of underground flammable or combustible liquid storage
tanks shall comply with Orange County Environmental Health and HBFD
requirements. Certain areas may require conformance to City Specification #431,
Gas Fired Appliances. (FD)
6) This project shall comply with the Cal -ARP program for Hazardous Materials
reporting. (FD)
b. The applicant shall be responsible for construction the half -width street improvements
along the Newland Street frontage of the project site as set forth in the City's letter dated
September 23, 1997, from Melanie Fallon to Peter Lersey of SCE. As an alternative, the
applicant may enter into an appropriate agreement, with accompanying security, which
provides for a cash deposit to be made to the City to pay for the cost of designing and
constructing the Newland Street frontage improvements. The City will handle the design
and construction of a larger Newland Street widening project extending from Pack
Coast Highway northerly to Hamilton Avenue using the proportionate contribution from
this project as well as from other projects having similar frontage improvement •
obligations. (PW)
PC Minutes — 12112/00 8 (OOpcm1212)
•
•
c. Water Ordinance No. 14.52, the "Water Efficient Landscape Requirements" apply for
projects with 2,500 square feet of landscaping and lager. (PW)
d. All landscape planting, irrigation and maintenance shall comply with the City
Arbodcultural and Landscape Standards and Specifications. (PW)
e. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to
final inspection. (PW)
f. Intensified landscape planting and irrigation shall be required for screening in addition to
existing living material on site. Intensified landscaping shall be on the south boundary
and the easterly (south-east) boundary. Owner shall make functional and obtain 100%
coverage with the existing irrigation system. New systems may need to be added. and
dead or dying plant material shall be replaced. Plans shall include sections
demonstrating how the ultimate growth of the plant material will help screen the existing
plant. The landscaping and irrigation improvements shall be subject to review and
approval of a landscape construction set by the City of Huntington Beach Public Works
and Planning Departments. (PW)
g. The existing berm, fences, and landscaping along the Newland Street frontage shall be
removed and new intensified screening shall be reconstructed behind the right-of-way.
The new screening shall be subject to Design Review Board, Planning Director, and
Public Works Director approvals. The landscaping shall be in conformance with Chapter
232 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. (PW)
h. A Landscape Construction Set must be submitted to the Department of Public Works
and approved by the Departments of Public Works and Planning. The Landscape
Construction Set shall include a landscape plan prepared and signed by a State
Licensed Landscape Architect which identifies the location, type, size and quantity of all
existing plant materials to remain, existing plant materials to be removed and proposed
plant materials, an irrigation plan, an approved site plan and a copy of the entitlement
conditions of approval.
i. The landscape plans shall be in conformance with Chapter 232 of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance and applicable Design Guidelines. (PW) (Code Requirement)
j. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality
Management District and submit a copy to Planning Department.
k. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and
verified by the Planning Department.
1. 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.
7. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The
Planning Director shall be notified in writing if any changes to the site plan, elevations and
• floor plans are proposed as a result of the plan check process. Building permits shall not be
issued until the Planning Director has reviewed and approved the proposed changes for
conformance with the intent of the Planning Commission's action and the conditions herein.
PC Minutes—12/12100 9 (OOp=1212)
If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the original
entitlement reviewed by the Planning Commission may be required pursuant to the HBZSO.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 00-49 and Coastal Development Permit No. 00-15 shall not
become effective until the ten working day appeal period has elapsed. For projects in the
appealable area of the coastal zone, there is an additional ten working day appeal period
that commences when the California Coastal Commission receives the City's notification of
final action.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 00-49 and Coastal Development Permit No. 00-15 shall
become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval which
is December 12, 2001, or such extension of time as may be granted by the Director
pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning Department a minimum 30 days
prior to the expiration date.
3. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 00-49
and Coastal Development Permit No. 00-15, pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if
any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs.
4. All applicable fees from the Building, Public Works, and Fire Departments shall be paid
prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
5. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code,
Building Division, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire
Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein.
6. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall
be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays.
7. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $43.00 for the posting of the Notice of
Determination at the County of Orange Clerk's Office. The check shall be made out to the
County of Orange and submitted to the Planning Department within two (2) days of the
Planning Commission's action.
8. All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, and in conformance with
the HBZSO. Prior to removing or replacing any landscaped areas, check with the
Departments of Planning and Public Works for Code requirements. Substantial changes
may require approval by the Planning Commission.
9. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
10. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW)
11. A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued by the Planning Department and Building and
Safety Department prior to occupying the building.
PC Minutes—12t12I00 10 (00pCm1212)
0
�J
L --A
• B-2 '-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-1 (R) (WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE -CARE
CENTER):
APPLICANT: Gary Gorman, Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy
LOCATION: 21900 Pacific Coast Highway (northeast corner at Newland
Avenue)
PROJECT
PLANNER: Sandra Thornton
Status report for the revocation of Conditional Use Permit No. 92-10 a request:
- Establish the temporary Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center as a permanent use.
- The facility includes: a 425 square foot visitor center, a 1,860 square foot
hospital, a 2,625 square foot cleaning building, 5,250-square feet of existing
animal enclosures with another 6,000 square feet of enclosures proposed in the
future.-
- The development also includes the replacement of a preexisting nonconforming
six-foot high perimeter fence in the front and exterior side yard area (Newland
and PCH) as required pursuant to a condition of approval.
Continued Item:
• - The Planning Commission continued the revocation hearing for Conditional Use_
Permit No. 92-1 (R) to May 2001 and requested a status report in December
2000.
Staffs Recommendation:
Accept as adequate and complete the status report for Conditional Use Permit No.
92-1(R) based on the following:
- . The status report indicates significant progress on compliance with the
outstanding conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN:
Gary Gorman, applicant, Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy, P.O: -Box 5903,
Huntington Beach, CA 92615, updated the Commission on the Conservancy's efforts -to
comply with the outstanding conditions of approval addressed in the status report. "
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST
THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Discussion ensued regarding handicap accessibility, landscaping and removal of
maintenance equipment.
•
PC Minutes—12112100 11 (OOp=1212)
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY SPEAKER, TO ACCEPT AS
ADEQUATE THE STATUS REPORT FOR REVOCATION OFCONDIT_IONAL USE
PERMIT NO.92-1(R) (WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE CARE CENTER) BY -THE. --
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C. CONSENT- CALENDAR
C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 24.2000
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY CHAPMAN, TO APPROVE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 2000, CARRIED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker
NOES: None •
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2000
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY CHAPMAN, TO APPROVE
THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14, 2000,
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kerins_, Chapman_ , Biddle, Livengood
NOES: None.
ABSENT:. None
ABSTAIN: Mandic, Speaker
MOTION PASSED
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None •
PC Minutes—12112/00 12 (00pcm1212)
• E.
E-2
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None
PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES/COMMENTS
Commissioner Shomaker— None.
Commissioner Kerins — asked if a workshop for new Planning Commissioners
is being arranged. Staff responded that the workshop is tentatively scheduled for
early February, and that staff would assemble documents for the current and new
Commission Members and notify all when a firm date is set.
Commissioner Kerins also inquired about the status of the Single Room
Occupancy (SRO) ordinance. Staff stated the public hearing will be held
sometime in late February or early March, and will provide follow-up with timeline
information.
Commissioner Kerins voiced concerns regarding the City's public hearing
notification process. Staff will reevaluate the process and provide follow-up.
• Commissioner Mandic — concurred with Commissioner Kerins regarding the
City's public hearing notification process, and suggested that the City post
signage on properties that file for a Conditional Use Permit or other type of
permit, as some neighboring cities do.
•
Commissioner Chapman — None.
Commissioner Biddle — None.
Commissioner Livengood — None.
Commissioner Speaker— None.
F. PLANNING ITEMS
F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Scott Hess, Principal Planner— reported on the actions of the December 4,
2000, City Council meeting.
PC Minutes—12/12100 13 (OOp=1212)
F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING - -
Herb Fauland, Senior Planner - reminded that due to the holiday, the
December 26, 2000 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled, and reviewed
items for the January 9, 20001 regular Planning Commission meeting
G. ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn to the annual Holiday Party -at Chimayo Restaurant
on the Huntington Beach Pier, and then to the regularly scheduled meeting of
January 9, 2001. The regularly scheduled meeting of December 26, 2000, has
been cancelled.
HZ:HF:rl
APPROVED BY:
lj_�14
oward Zelefsky, ecretary-
Connie Mandic, Chairperson
l�
u
U
PC Minutes—12/12/00 14 (OOpcm1212)