HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2000-87 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
APPROVING THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES MANUAL
FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
WHEREAS, on July 20, 1998, the City Council directed the preparation of City-wide
Urban Design Guidelines; and
The City Council's objective was to (a)provide clear direction to the development
community about how to achieve high quality, aesthetically pleasing and functional design
solutions which would positively contribute to the City's urban form and character and (b)
provide specific criteria for use by regulatory bodies in their review of development proposals;
and
On February 24, 2000, following three (3)working sessions, the Huntington Beach
Design Guidelines Advisory Committee unanimously voted to approve and issue the draft Urban
Design Guidelines Manual for consideration and recommendation by the Design Review board
and Planning Commission, and final adoption by the City Council; and
The Huntington Beach Design Guidelines Manual has also been reviewed and
recommended for approval by the Planning Commission in accordance with Resolution No.
1555 (by vote of 6-0-1 on July 25, 2000); and
The Planning Department has determined that the Huntington Beach Urban Design
Guidelines Manual is exempt from environmental review as a regulatory measure designed to
enhance the qualify of the environment (Class 8 exemption under CEQA); and
The City Clerk set the time and place for a hearing on said Urban Design Guidelines
Manual, and notice of said hearing together with its purpose was given by its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 10 days prior to hearing; and
The hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 7:00 p.m. on September 5,
2000, in the Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, before the City Council and said hearing was
thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The Urban Design Guidelines ("the Guidelines") promote high quality
development that will:
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■ Implement goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan for the orderly
development of the City;
■ Enhance the City's unique identity and character and contribute to a positive City
image;
■ Stimulate investment and strengthen the economic vitality of the City;
■ Contribute to a positive physical image and identity of the City;
■ Maintain and protect the value of property;
■ Maintain a high quality of life without causing unnecessary high public or private
costs for development or unduly restricting private enterprise, initiative or
innovation in design.
SECTION 2. The Guidelines will streamline the development review process by
providing clear direction to the development community about how to achieve high quality,
aesthetically pleasing design solutions which will positively contribute to the City's urban form
and character.
SECTION 3. The Guidelines will provide specific criteria for use by City staff and
regulatory bodies in the review of development proposals and will minimize subjectivity in
design review, and are less quantitative than mandatory development standards and may be
interpreted with more flexibility.
SECTION 4. The Urban Design Guidelines will be implemented as part of the
entitlement review process and building plancheck process.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby finds that the public necessity, convenience,
general welfare and good zoning practice justifies the approval and implementation of
Huntington Beach Urban Design Guidelines Manual and is consistent with the City's General
Plan, and Local Coastal Program.
SECTION 6. On the basis of the findings set forth in this Resolution, that said Urban
Design Guidelines Manual, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A" and incorporated
by this reference as though fully set forth herein, is hereby approved and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of September , 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk 5-- Zi City Attorney P f�.�� •
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITI TED AND APPROVED:
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