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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007
HUNTINGTON BEACH CIVIC CENTER
2000 MAIN STREET, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CAUFORNIA 92648
5:30 P.M. - ROOM B-8 (CITY HALL LOWER LEVEL)
CALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL: Shier-Burnet4 Speaker, Livengood, Scandura, Horgan, Dwyer, Farley
AGENDA APPROVAL
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY SPEAKER, TO APPROVE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION AGENDA OF MARCH 13, 2007, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shier -Burnett, Speaker, Livengood, Scandura, Horgan, Dwyer, Farley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION APPROVED
A. PROJECT REVIEW (FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS):
A-1. ENTITLEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.07-01 (PIERSIDE PAVILION
MODIFICATION TO MIX OF USES) - Rami Talleh
A-2.
CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST
— Ron Santos
Ron Santos, Associate Planner, gave an overview of request for reconsideration and the appeal
made by Councilmember Green. He stated that the appeal was made in order to preserve the
ten day period and allow for reconsideration.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding the appeal process and
participation of Commissioners in the vote.
Commissioner Livengood voiced his concern regarding the evacuation plan as stated in a letter
from the applicant and asked that it be addressed in the public hearing.
Commissioner Shier -Burnett asked the Commissioners to review the east parking site prior to
the next meeting.
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Santos reminded the Commission that part of the reconsideration is a restatement of findings for
approval.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIER-BURNETT, SECONDED BY HORGAN, TO APPROVE
THE REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.06-26, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Shier -Burnett, Livengood, Scandura, Horgan, Farley
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Speaker, Dwyer
MOTION APPROVED
B. STUDY SESSION ITEMS - NONE
C. AGENDA REVIEW (UPDATE ON ALL AGENDA ITEMS) - NONE
D. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Commissioner Farley reported on the March 1, 2007, Environmental Board meeting, which
included a presentation by Rainbow Disposal regarding their new recycling program. Other
issues covered were the City's water quality plan and solar energy.
Commissioner Horgan reported that the Greenbuilding Committee has set a timeline to present
information at the Planning Commission study session; the first tentative date will be in April.
Commissioner Livengood reported that the Design Review Board met and advised they are in
the process of reviewing the Zucker Report He also stated he will be unable to attend the next
Planning Commission meeting slated for April 10, 2007.
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Regarding Study Session Portion of Meeting) - NONE
F. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Shier-Bumett reminded the Commission to attend the Tuesday night street fairs
in the Downtown area.
Commissioner Speaker questioned the City's policy on street sweeping and the impact to
neighborhood parking.
Chair Scandura asked when Code Enforcement would provide information on the block wall
issues at Robinwood School. He also stated that Paul Emery, Deputy City Administrator, will be
soliciting input on the Zucker Report for the next 60 days. He suggested the Commission
submit comments and concerns at the April 24, 2007, Planning Commission study session.
Scott Hess, Acting Director of Planning, reported on three appeals; the status of the recruitment
for the Director of Planning position; and a City Council mixed -use tour scheduled for Thursday,
March 15, 2007.
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Leonie Mulvihill, Senior Deputy City Attorney, reported on the requirement to submit Conflict of
Interest 700 Forms. She also outlined several dates in which the City Attorneys Office will
provide answers to possible questions regarding the form.
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjoumed at 6:25 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of March 27, 2007.
7:00 P.M. — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CANCELLED: NO PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPROVED BY:
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