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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2006
HUNTINGTON BEACH CIVIC CENTER
2000 MAIN STREET, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92648
5:00 P.M. - ROOM B-8 (CITY HALL LOWER LEVEL)
CALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO ORDER
A P P P A P A
ROLL CALL: Shier -Burnett, Livengood, Scandura, Dingwall, Farley, Horgan, Dwyer
(Commissioners Shier -Burnett, Dwyer and Farley arrived at 5:05 p.m.)
AGENDA APPROVAL
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY SCANDURA TO APPROVE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION AGENDA OF DECEMBER 12, 2006, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Livengood, Scandura, Dingwall, Horgan
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Shier -Burnett, Farley, Dwyer
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION APPROVED
A. PROJECT REVIEW (FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS):
A-1. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 00-07/COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 00-13/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 00-43
(PARK AVE. MARINA) — Rami Talleh
Rami Talleh, Associate Planner, gave an overview of the proposed project. He identified issues
related to compatibility with the surrounding area, public access to coastal amenities, site
grading/flood compliance and dredging of the channel to provide access to docks. He also
stated that seven letters were received from neighbors.
Shier -Burnett voiced concern regarding the policing of the new parking spaces so they are not
abused by the public. Talleh stated he would provide more detailed information at the next
meeting.
Horgan asked if it was common practice not to notify the residents of a negative declaration.
Talleh advised that CEQA does not require it for negative declarations.
Discussion ensued between Commissioners and staff regarding traffic, Huntington Harbor
Property Owners Association involvement, the proposed caretaker, and public access to the
marina.
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Chair Dingwall directed staff to provide detailed information on the following items regarding this
proposed project: Location of the small boat ramp; location of parking spaces (both old and
new); proposed security guard; gating; pathway locations for the public facilities; signage for
patrons; restroom facilities (location and ADA requirement); picnic area information (size,
number of tables and access); the definition of a marina; and the locations of other open space
that is privately owned but publicly zoned.
Scott Hess, Acting Planning Director, stated that this information would be provided to the
Commissioners.
B. STUDY SESSION ITEMS - NONE
C. AGENDA REVIEW (UPDATE ON ALL AGENDA ITEMS) - NONE
D. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Regarding Study Session Portion of Meeting):
Michael Van Voorhis, resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed project and stated that he
attended the meeting regarding this project over four years ago. He advised that the negative
declaration does not cover cumulative effects such as road measurements being too short,
therefore the anticipated amount of traffic would be dangerous for residents. Other issues of
concern are boat noise and pollution.
Tom Barry, resident, stated that he is against the proposed project and advised he would not
grant an easement on his land for the new boat dock and caretaker's cottage.
Mike Adams, Consultant, explained the history of the property and the compatibility of the
proposed project. He stated that design issues could be addressed and that the marina would
not draw a lot of traffic. He stated that the applicant is anxious to resolve any mitigation issues.
Commissioner Scandura asked if an easement must be granted from the adjacent neighbors in
order for the project to proceed.
Hess stated a 22 foot wide access easement would be required. This would require both
neighbors to grant an easement in order for the applicant to proceed with the proposed project.
F. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - NONE
7:00 P.M. — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CANCELLED: NO PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourned at 5:45 pm to the Holiday Celebration at King's Fish House. The
regularly scheduled meeting of December 26, 2006 has been cancelled. The next
tentatively scheduled regular meeting is January 9, 2007.
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