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City Council Study Session #1 - Beach and Edinger Corridors
3/2/2015 BECSP AMENDMENT BEACH AND EDINGER CORRIDORS SPECIFIC PLAN (BECSP) March 2, 2015 - City Council Study Session 71 IT1 it III hill ; IIIIIIIIIIIII", fig" II s i i i � v i,� 1 Ilrlil�I',,I����� I i ��I 6, 1�� III I I I,v v"°�" r✓ r� a ''�, li Iry��i7� IIII ^�nf � h 4 II 11, lira 1 r Ilhli.��llq�I���������� ����,�v 13ECSP ❑ Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan adopted on March 1, sh . 2010. E T jK e ' "';�'1 Illj I€ na.ixcF ❑ City Council held a study I '�'Iy,t, Y session on 212115 to It r ? discuss potential revisions to the Specific Plan with the intent to �I minimize the impact of r development = I14 a � irH i a�`��ry Y�, �� r�arr '��r✓w �I fy� �nx `1,W�� ds 4 � SOPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Cate; 3 Agenda Item No. 3/2/2015 Issue #1 ® Maximum Amount of Net New Development (MAND) ❑ MAND Adopted by City Council in 2010: 4,500 units Current Projects (Approved and Building Permits Issued) 1.HB Lofts(retail/apartments/live-work) ` i_3 378 units(100 dulac;under construction) 2.Boardwalk(mixed use) 487 units(39 dulac; partial occupancy) F"rdnn Ave - 3.Monogram(apartments) 1s 510 units(60 dulac;in plan check) 4.Oceana(apartments) 78 units(39 dulac;under construction) n 5.Elan(retail/apartments/live-work) -� 274 units(100 dulac;under construction) ,s 6.Beach&Ocean(apartments) 173 units(54 dulac;occupied) i a Total Residential Units— 1,900 2 3/2/2015 Potential Residential Projects [Project �Ii' Date Locagon Ii 1� Residential UmtslComme"rcial Square Submitted �z j,} „a;_ Footage Urban Art Lofts 12/23/2014 18651-18665 Beach Blvd 172 apartment units(104 du/ac) Reviewed/Dits�Plans Ellis Condos(PPR) 11/13/2014 8041 Ellis Ave.(NEC of Ellis 51 condo units(53 du/ac) &Beach—next to Jack in the Box) Beach and Edinger N/A 16052 Beach Blvd(SEC- 450 apartment units(approx.)(approx.77 Beach&Edinger) du/ac) Beach Townhomes N/A 19432 Beach Blvd(east 48 condo/townhome units(47 du/ac) side,north of Yorktown) Beach&Warner N/A 7822-7862 Warner&17011- 200 apartment units(approx.)/rebuild 17031 Beach Blvd new restaurant(22 du/ac) (SWC-Beach&Warner) Existing Commercial N/A 809 Indianapolis 109 apartment units(73 du/ac) (Beach&Indianapolis) Vacant Lot N/A Williams/Beach Blvd(West 100 apartment units(approx.)(80 du/ac) side,north of Yorktown) Progressive Real N/A 19431 Beach Blvd 20 apartment units(22 du/acre) Estate (NWC-Beach&Main) AMCAL Delaware 11/21/2014 18922 Delaware St. 43 apartment units(43 du/ac) Total 1,193 units Issue #10 Maximum Amount of Net New Development (MAND) ❑ BSCSP Amendment: ® Modify MAND ■ Option 1:2,100 units(accounts for pending SPR application) ■ Option 2: 2,800 units (per 1016114 CC direction) ■ Option 3:The MAND can be another number. Once the MAND is reached, no permits can be issued for residential development until the BECSP is amended and environmental review/CEQA is conducted 3 3/2/2015 Issue 2: Entitlement Processing ❑ BECSP currently requires administrative approval through Site Plan Review process(no public hearing)for residential uses ❑ Of the 6 current permitted projects,4 required/were referred by Planning and Building Director to the Planning Commission with a noticed public hearing; all 6 projects were noticed to surrounding properties ❑ All pending applications and proposed projects are required to be approved by the Planning Commission with a noticed public hearing ❑ All projects may be appealed by the City Council ❑ BECSP Amendment: Require all residential or mixed use residential/commercial projects to obtain Conditional Use Permit from Planning Commission (appealable to City Council) Issue 3: Residential Parking w'Vr if Mill U I�r illilll Bill, , dl bulk l 911 I! r , . . I II I�II Studio/1 BR 1_mm. - 1 min. 2 min. 2 min. 2 BR 1.5.min. 2 min. 2 min. 3 min. 3 or more BR 15 mina: 2.5 mina-' 2.5 min 3 min: Guest 0.2/unit 0.5/unit 0.25-0.5/unit 0.5/unit (2 spaces per (5 spaces per (2.5—5 (5 spaces per 10 units) 10 units) spaces per 10 10 units) units) 4 3/2/2015 Issue # : Residential Parking ❑ BECSP Amendment: ® Modify minimum residential parking requirements Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 HBZSOICi"de Coastal Zone Other Parking Option Studio/1 BR 1 min. 2 min. 2 min. 2 BR 2 min. 2 min. 3 min. 3 or more 2.5 min. 2.5 min 3 min. BR Guest 0.51unit 0.25—0.51unit 0.5/unit (5 spaces per 10 units) (2.5—5 spaces per 10 (5 spaces per 10 units) units) Example Project:50 units(10 S11BR;30 2BR;10 3 BR) Total Parking �120 tion 1 Option 2 Option 3 Spaces Req. spaces 118-130 spaces 165 spaces Issue #4: Building Setbacks i'tli dlihlllllll dlll i 3 1 J i Villillliiillllllllll I�III I14Vu Illll hIluvrdur. 4anl I ,!II BI uVll o du a llluu Vh�l , Front yard setback Ranges from 0'-30' R districts:mile 1 DA5' C districts:min.'©'50' . Upper story setback NIA(offsets and notches min.10'average required) ��IYGrt�- �a 1', 111 5 3/2/2015 Issue 4: Building Setbacks e Issue #4: Building Setbacks o BECSP Amendment: ® Front setback: minimum 15'-30'with landscaping and public open space e 30'on Beach Blvd. and Edinger Avenue • Wall other public streets ® Upper story setback: minimum 10' along front and around sides (for 100') for all facades above 3 stories 6 3/2/2015 Issue 5: Retail/Commercial Uses I � F III � wl r r' F k°7 Issue #5: Retail/Commercial Uses ❑ Current BECSP retaillcommercial is permitted but not required with residential projects ❑ BECSP Amendment: Require retaillcommercial uses in all projects proposing residential uses o Ground Floor/Street level commercial/retail uses are required along Edinger Avenue and Beach Boulevard o Commercial/retail uses are permitted but not required along all other streets at street level 7 3/2/2015 Issue #6: Auto Dealer Standards a - 1ai�I��IIIIi�III�iIIIRu�6yy VV ti W Issue #6: Auto Dealer Standards ❑ Current BECSP requirement: all new construction and additions of 20% or more must comply with standards of BECSP (includes auto dealerships) ❑ BECSP Amendment: Allow greater flexibility for auto dealers to build/remodel consistent with traditional auto dealership site layout and design a Modify specific standards for auto dealer uses (e.g.—allow surface parking in front of building; no public open space requirement; no frontage coverage requirements; no frontage type or top/base requirements) 8 3/2/2015 Issue #7a Existing Commercial Uses ❑ Current BECSP requirement: all new construction and additions of 20% or more must comply with standards of BECSP ❑ BECSP Amendment: Increase maximum percentage of addition to allow existing commercial centers to remodel without triggering additional BECSP requirements ® All new construction and additions of 25% or more must comply with standards of BECSP Issue # a Residential Density ❑ BECSP does not currently set maximum residential densities ❑ Densities of approved (permitted and/or entitled) projects range from 39 dulac to 100 dulac ❑ Densities of potential projects range from 22 dulac to 104 dulac ❑ Residential density recommended by BECSP consultant: 55.60 dulac 9 3/2/2015 Issue #8: Residential Density Example-of 3,9 dv�iacpwie'd - L ° R r � h r U Otoject Issue 8: Residential Density d 9 1i f � L p ExaMple of e0 E — o- 10 3/2/2015 Issue Residential Density ❑ BECSP Amendment: ® Option 1: Establish a maximum residential density ® Option 2: Effectively manage density through revised development standards (e.g. — setbacks, parking) m Reduces potential densities by approximately 10%-20% Issues Matrix Issue Current Req. BECSP Amendment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 1.MAND Up to 4,500 2,100 units 2,800 units Another# units 2. SPR-Staff CUP-PC Entitlement Approval Approval Processing 3.Parking BECSP HBZSO Coastal Other Option S11BR:1 min. S11BR:1 min. S11BR:2 min. S11BR:2 min. >_2BR: 2BR:2 min. 2BR:2 min. 2BR:3 min. 1.5 min ->3BR:2.5 min. _>3BR:2.5 min. _>3BR:3 min: Guest:0.21unit Guest:0.51unit Guest:0.2-0.51 Guest:0.51unit (2 per 10 units) (5 per 10 units) unit(2-5 per 10 (5 per 10 units) units) 4.Front Ranges from 0' Min.15'-30' 30'min.-Beach 15'min.-all other Setback -30' and Edinger streets Upper- NIA 10'over 3 stories Story Setback 11 3/2/2015 Issues Matrix (continued) Issue Current Req. BECSP Amendment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 5.Retail/ No Req. Require all res. Encourage all res. Comm. projects to have projects to have retail/commercial retail/commercial at street level at street level 6.Auto Must comply w/ Modify Req.to Dealers BECSP allow deviation to standards for BECSP req.for new dealerships auto dealers and additions >20% 7.Existing Must comply w/ New construction Commercial BECSP req.for and additions of new construction 25%or more must and additions comply with >20% BECSP req. 8.Density N/A Establish Max. Control through Density dev.standards Next Steps 4J«.'Y ��1•��I4f�l - a � fwLv�v.�.N,e�.�"'vYua�Wl �iau�u,'�-. s ❑ Prepare Draft Ordinance and Amendment to BECSP per City Council direction ❑ City Council Confirms amendments and directs staff to move forward: March 16 ❑ Distribute Draft Ordinance to PC and CC: March 17 ❑ Planning Commission Study Session: March 24 ❑ Planning Commission Public Hearing: April 14 ❑ City Council Public Hearing: May 4 ❑ Ordinance Effective: June 17 12 Esparza, Patty From: Flynn, Joan Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 7:46 AM To: Esparza, Patty Subject: Fwd: stop high density! Joan Flynn, City Clerk Huntington Beach Begin forwarded message: From: Stephanie stichka<stephanie.stichkaAgmail.com> Date: March 1, 2015 at 12:11:22 PM PST To: "city.councilAsurfcity-hh,.gM" <city.council ksurfcit. -hhb.org>, "jflynngsurfcity-hb.org" <j flynn(a,surfcity-hb.org> Subject: stop high density! the residents of huntington beach are pleading with our elected city council to stop the current madness of high density in our beloved city. it's a drain on city resources, environmental resources, and a myriad of other concerns. we no longer want to shop or dine in HB because driving on beach blvd is currently a nightmare. we used to go to bella terra to shop at costco (we now go to the one in FV), go to the movies (we now go to costa mesa), and dine (we now go to newport) and our family and friends all do the same. our future generations are counting on you to make the right decisions and high density is not the answer! thank you, Steven& stephanie stichka 8371 castilian drive HB 92646 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Late: C-3 Agenda Item No. cS � i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 9:21 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; Agenda Alerts Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#21432 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Agenda Alerts. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Agenda& Public Hearing Comments Citizen name: geri von freymann Description: This city has been a beautiful place for me to live in and rear my family. Fresh ocean air and green space has been all important. Once land is gone, it is gone for good. In reading the qualities that enable a city to be included in the lists of most desirable places to live, those qualities include parks and open spaces. This city has a remarkably high ratio of people to open space and it is shrinking continuously, Set backs, and open spaces should be mandated for all new construction before all the land is gone and we lose one of the most important indicia of a community with a high quality of living. Expected Close Date: March 2, 2015 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 3Z�Zd—�oJJ " c c Agenda Item No.^ V U � i From: HBNews1(@aol.com [mailto:HBNewslCa)aol.com] Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 11:38 AM To: Domer, Ken Cc: Fritzal, Kellee Subject: Re: PowerPoint for BECSP Amendment Discussion To: Ken Domer-Assistant City Manager Kellee Fritzal -Economic Development Fr: Bob Miller-President, HB Auto Dealers Assoc Re: PowerPoint for BECSP Amendment Discussion I have authorized our Business Manager to communicate the response from our Board of Directors. Thank you for including the 10 New Car Dealers and their special needs in the review of the Beach Edinger Corridor Specific Plan. They market a product that requires visual appeal and storage/display area as important design elements. Also, as they continue to remodel...previous to these suggested modifications, policy required them to be in compliance with components of the existing plan that worked negatively against increasing new and used vehicle sales. These suggestions reduce the need to move closer to the curb, giving up less of our valuable display area and positively effecting a number of design issues otherwise curtailing the ability of the dealers to more aggressively market their product. Again, we do not have a Auto Mall in HB and the 10 New Car Dealers are in some cases several miles from each other. Our Reader Board Sign has a dramatic positive impact on overall auto sales...but on site display, the front line and other existing compliance issues in the current BECSP were not looked at as advantages locally. We applaud staff for taking the lead and responding to some of the issues we brought forward during the study process. Also, we encourage the Mayor and City Council to adopt your recommendations. On behalf of the HB Auto Dealers: F/Bob Miller, President Respectfully, David P. Garofalo, Business Manager-FIB Auto Dealers Assoc. Main Street West SUPPLEMENTAL 630 Main Street Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 COMMUNICATION (714) 914.9797 ? HBNews l gaol.corn Meeting Date: www.MyBBGold.com Agenda Item No. Lj � Dombo, Johanna From: Donna Allison [dallison700@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:49 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: STOP NEW HIGH DENSITY CONSTRUCTION IN HB. I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for 30 years. Please vote to STOP NEW HIGH DENSITY CONSTRUCTION IN HB. There has been at least 5 new high density apartment complexes either built within the last 2 years or being recently completed. These residents will be using Beach Blvd. which is already heavily traveled and slow. Intersections in the areas of Golden West, Edinger and Ellis are already difficult/time consuming to get through especially during the weekends. Construction that hasn't been completed yet, when completed is only going to exacerbate this issue. If you are concerned about the quality of life here in Huntington Beach, Please vote No to STOP ANY NEW HIGH DENSITY CONSTRUCTION. Donna Allison ,�;,�JPPLFAAENTAL COMMUNICATION I laetirag Cate: Ag4a�Ja Item No. 1 Dombo, Johanna From: Rita Barry[rrbarry15@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 6:30 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: High density moratorium I would like to thank the city Council for their decision on the high density moratorium . You all were listening to the people and we love you for that. We love our our city and really hope that the investors don't take over and build all kinds of stuff and walk away and leave our city devastated. Thanks again for supporting. Jerry Barry Sent from my iPad SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting gate: Agenda Item No. SS `� i Dear Mayor Hardy,Mayor Pro-Tem Katapodis and City Councilmembers, I urge you to SUPPORT Councilman Peterson's Agenda item#13 that stops building and reviews the impacts of the Beach Edinger Specific Plan(BESP). The BESP has negatively impacted our beachside community in many ways. As a long time resident,I care about preserving the character of our beachside community. It's time to stop and review before we risk losing anymore of our city's character. Please SUPPORT Agenda item#13. Sincerely, Name Y,7 Address Additional Comments(continue on back): I Dear Mayor Hardy,Mayor Pro-Tem Katapodis and City Councilmembers, I urge you to SUPPORT Councilman Peterson's Agenda item#13 that stops building and reviews the impacts of the Beach Edinger Specific Plan(BESP). The BESP has negatively impacted our beachside community in many ways. As a long time resident, I care about preserving the character of our beachside community. It's time to stop and review before we risk losing anymore of our city's character. Please SUPPORT Agenda item#13. Sincerely, TA Name off/f ;ihaeting cite: 3 Address Agenda Item No. ,m `Ss - Additional Comments(continue on back): Dombo, Johanna From: Preston Campbell [pjc@ips2win.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 9:02 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: cfikes@surfcity-hp.org Subject: RE: Exceptionally unhappy with Huntington Beach City Planning on and around Edinger avenue between Gothard and Beach Blvd -MORE The issue isn't that higher density, mixed use development is bad, but the projects around Bella Terra just got out of control. A moratorium should not be needed, but the public doesn't trust the development to get back under control. We need to get more balance. I live near Bella Terra. Councilman Posey suggested that traffic on Beach Blvd hasn't changed much. Well, heck the issue is that traffic on Edinger and every street around it has dramatically increased as has the number of transients and the amount of near accidents and probably accidents. Oh, and what about the impact on parking.Try and go out to dinner at Kingfisher sometime and see if you can find a parking spot without driving around for awhile. Business growth is important, but we need the maturity to recognize a project that has gone awry and make adjustments. Thanks SUPPLE MENTAL Preston Campberll COMMUNICATION Meeting Late: From: Preston Campbell [mailto:pic@ips2win.com] Sent:Tuesday, February 17, 2015 2:29 PM Agenda item No. � To: city.council@surfcity-hb.org Cc: cfikes@surfcity-hp.org Subject: Exceptionally unhappy with Huntington Beach City Planning on and around Edinger avenue between Gothard and Beach Blvd We want to express our extreme dissatisfaction with the Huntington Beach city planning in the areas in and around Edinger Avenue between Gothard and Beach Blvd. We have very high density apartment/condo complexes being built around the Bella Tera shopping center all the way down to Gothard and now planned on the Southwest corner of Gothard and Edinger. We also have extensive shopping developed in the same general area. As long term Huntington Beach residents living near all this new development,we've seen a very large increase in traffic congestion,a significant increase in transients in the area, and we see a big potential for decreases in property values for those of us who live near these lower priced condos/apartment complexes. It seems very little consideration has been given to the local residents and the impact all this has on us.These development should have been planned in coordination with the local community. We would like to see the City Council and City Planners reconsider the complex to be built on the South West corner of Gothard and Edinger and we would also like to see plans put in place to reduce the congestion on Edinger Avenue between Goldenwest and Beach blvd. If we can't resolve this through these city council meetings or other reasonable means,you'll probably see a lot of petitions requesting that all of this be put to a vote and some fairly significant public relations campaigns to make everyone aware of 1 the problem and the role this City Council had in letting all this happen. We really can't believe you let all of this development happen with out more organized planning and more consideration for the impact on the local community. Frankly, I'm fairly pro-business and was excited when the Bella Tera Shopping Center and other new stores nearby were built along Edinger Avenue, but things are seemed to have gotten way out of hand.The density of new business and condo/apartment construction is just unreasonable. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to weigh in on this issue! Preston Campbell 2 Dombo, Johanna From: mikechiavetta [mikechiavetta@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:06 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: High Density Development in HB ( ; "/ Dear Council Members: I'm writing in support of Councilman Peterson's agenda item#13. I respectfully ask that each of you take into consideration the Beach Edinger Corridor Specific Plan and the effects upon our infrastructure, quality of life and myriad of issues we will face going forward with this high density development. l f n / Mike and Jeri Chiavetta Huntington Beach, Ca, mikechi avettagyahoo.com Sent from Samsung tablet COMMUNICATION I eting Date: Agenda Item No. i Dombo, Johanna From: pastable@aol.com Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:41 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: BESP vote I would like to commend those members of the city council who responded positively to the heightened sensitivity city residents have expressed to congestion that results from suspect planning. In the case of the Bella Terra Center, it is an admittedly terrific shopping center---with terribly inadequate parking capacity and abysmal traffic flow that backs up into major traffic corridors. While I suspect most people have little problem with business and retail growth in H.B., one would hope city government would do a more prudent analysis of some of these developments. We have seen a similar situation play out at Beach &Atlanta. And yet this shopping center has somehow been o.k.'d to add MORE retail locations where parking is already problematic! hope the city council will continue to question past planning decisions made when it becomes apparent said projects may require needed revisions. David Cicerone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMIT1N Meeting Date: / Agenda Item No. '_SSA/ i Dombo, Johanna From: Debbie Coultas [dcoultas123@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:06 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: hi density apartments Dear Council Members I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for 15 Years now, living in the same location: Beach and Ellis (Demion Lane) Just be hind the large housing project currently under construction. I am apposed do this development because i feel it will greatly effect the parking on Demion Lane. Parking on Demion Lane has always been troublesome. I work full time and go to school at OCC for night classes, many times after class I have to park my vehicle blocks away on Chaple st and walk through the park alone late at night. I am getting up in age so this is a safety issue for me. When it is street sweeping days on Demion Lane I have to drive my extra car over to my in-laws house in order to avoid a ticket, as all off street parking is taken on street sweeping days. I feel, as do many of my neighbors that this current housing project is only going to add to this headache we already feel on Demoin Lane. Just where are the Guest of the new housing complex going to park? I see that the housing project has underground parking for its residents. How can you council member be certain that underground parking is enough.? What about when there is a party going on at the new complex? Where are they going to park?NOT ON MY STREET! I also am concerned about traffic accidents going East on Ellis, cars pulling in or out of the entrance to the new complex will have to cross the double yellow line. That is going to be a accident waiting to happen. Very dangerous! I already see this happening with the construction workers EVERY DAY. Safety is a big concern Here for sure. Thank you for any of your feed back Debbie Coultas 562-773-5578 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION i+ etir.1 Cate: d-6/ Aoends Item c). s � i Dombo, Johanna From: Pat Garcia [Pat@BeachPacificEscrowinc.onmicrosoft.com] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:22 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: Councilman Peterson's Agenda item#13 Dear Mayor Hardy, Mayor Pro-Tem Katapodis and City Councilmembers; Thank you for supporting and passing Councilman Peterson's Agenda item #13 on Tuesday night. I think this is a move in the right direction. SUPPLEMENTAL CON A11MUNiCATION Pat Garcia Meeting Date: Beach Pacific Escrow 7372 Prince Dr Ste 101 Agenda Item No.- Huntington Beach CA 92647-4573 714-842-1670 Office 714-742-1670 Cell Phone Pat(ab Escrow.net "Government that governs least governs best" Dear Mayor Hardy, Mayor Pro-Tem Katapodis and City Councilmembers, I urge you to support Councilman Peterson's Agenda item #13 that stops building and reviews the impacts of the Beach Edinger Specific Plan (BESP). The BESP has negatively impacted our beachside community by: 1. Building out of character extra-large urban style buildings with no setbacks 2. New buildings so high they tower over existing buildings 3. Most of the projects were approved without any planning commission or public input 4. Very little parking for residents and commercial creating parking wars 5. No condos increasing homeownership in the city 6. No improvements to Edinger or Beach to mitigate increases in traffic from all the new building. As a longtime resident, I care about preserving the character of our beachside community. It's time to stop and review before we risk losing any more of our city's character. 1 Dombo, Johanna From: Gina Geisbauer[ggeisbauer@pelicanhill.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:49 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Beach Edinger Specific Plan (BESP) To Whom It May Concern, As a resident and home-owner at 7122 Bluesails Drive, 92647, I am extremely concerned with the continued building expansion on Edinger/Beach/Gothard. The already noticeable influx of foot and car traffic has been impactful to all and the proposed additional multi-unit complexes will only exacerbate the problems. There needs to be a complete and thorough assessment of what the additional expansion will mean for the traffic, safety and environment of our neighborhood before any expansion plans are approved. Gina Geisbauer Notice to recipient: This e-mail is only meant for the intended recipient of the trans,nissicn, and may be a coinfidential communication or a communication privileged by law. If you received this e-mail in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-rnaii is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error by return e-mail and please delete this message from your system. 11 hank you in advance for your cooperation. COMMUNICATION r lhfi0)eting Cate: 6 �/i Agenda Item No. Ss__11` 1 Dombo, Johanna From: JP Geisbauer Upgeisbauer@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:44 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; Fikes, Cathy Subject: Beach Edinger Specific Plan Dear Council Members, My name is JP Geisbauer, and I have been a property owner in Huntington Beach for more that 8 years. My current address is 7122 Bluesails Drive. As such, I am directly affected by the large apartment developments that are going up around the Gothard/Edinger intersection. The level of congestion on Edinger between Goldenwest and Beach is staggering. Allowing for any more multi-family development in that area will only increase the problem. The BESP has negatively impacted our beachside community by: Building out of character extra large urban style buildings with no setbacks. The quality of the build is cheap, and the architectural styling is nothing short of an eyesore. New buildings so high they tower over existing buildings taking away views and exposure. Most of the projects were approved without any planning commission or public input. Very little parking for residents and commercial creating parking wars. There are no condos in these developments. As such, they will house people who have no vested interest in maintaining the quality of life in HB. No improvements to Edinger or Beach to mitigate increases in traffic from all the new building. As I indicated above, the level of congestion on Edinger between Goldenwest and Beach is staggering. The traffic infrastructure is simply not sufficient for this level of development. As a long time resident, I care about preserving the character of our beachside community. It's time to stop and review before we risk losing anymore of our city's character. I vote in every election, and I will be watching very carefully as to how members of the council will be voting on this issue. Best regards, JP Geisbauer LE IWENTAL COMMUNICATION M.meting Date:- Agenda Item ASS / i Dornbo, Johanna From: stephanie green [steffiehome@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 3:23 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Agenda item 13 Dear Mayor Hardy, Mayor Pro-Tem Katapodis and City Councilmembers, I urge you to support Councilman Peterson's Agenda item 913 that stops building and reviews the impacts of the Beach Edinger Specific Plan(BESP). Our family currently calls that area "Bella Terror" The BESP has negatively impacted our beachside community by: Building out of character extra large urban style buildings with no setbacks New buildings so high they tower over existing buildings Most of the projects were approved without any planning commission or public input Very little parking for residents and commercial creating parking wars No condos increasing homeownership in the city No improvements to Edinger or Beach to mitigate increases in traffic from all the new building. As a long time resident, I care about preserving the character of our beachside community. It's time to stop and review before we risk losing anymore of our city's character. Please SUPPORT Agenda item#13. Sincerely, Stephanie Green 18041 Starmont Lane Huntington Beach 92649 r P C"OFAMUNICATION fKaleting [)ate: Agenda Item No. i Dornbo, Johanna From: Ellie Jeppesen [Iweschevellwe@socal.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 7:17 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Dear Mayor Hardy, Mayor Pro-Tem Katapodis and City Councilmembers, I urge you to SUPPORT Councilman Peterson's Agenda item#13 that stops building and reviews the impacts of the Beach Edinger Specific Plan (BESP). The BESP has negatively impacted our beachside community in many ways. As a long time resident, I care about preserving the character of our beachside community. It's time to stop and review before we risk losing anymore of our city's character. Please SUPPORT Agenda item#13. Sincerely, Eleanor E. Jeppesen Name 7132 Bluesails Dr. H. B. 92647 Address Additional Comments (continue on back): What where they thinking with such density and congestion other then revenue. Expansion is good but over populating is wrong for all concerned including the environment. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION 3seeting Gate: !`igandSaa Item No. 1 Dombo, Johanna From: LaDean [ladean00@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 7:05 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Over building in HB What was the planning commission thinking too approve all this building and the heights of structures? Especially at Ellis and Beach. There should be a limit on number of stories. Finish the project on PCH which has taken years to complete. Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION I Meeting Date--2�, Agenda Item No. i Print Request Page 1 of 1 Request: 21356 Entered on: 02/19/2015 3:08 PM Customer Information Name:Ellen LaMotte Phone:(714) 848-2836 Address:7611 Vantage Dr. Alt. Phone: Huntington Beach, CA Email:yellow.coupe@verizon.net 92647 Request Classification Topic:City Council - Share a Concern Request type:Comment Status:Open Priority:Normal Assigned to:Johanna Dombo Entered Via:Web City Council:8 -All Members of City Council Description We urge you to stop the excessive multi-family building in Huntington Beach - especially please prevent the next monster apartment building on Gothard and Edinger. The new apartment buildings are not only ugly, but being built so close to the street makes it feel oppressive when driving up Gothard. Another huge building will make it worse. The traffic on Edinger, which was already bad, is now worse and the traffic overflow has now made Heil congested. The citizens of Huntington Beach deserve better. We had a nice community. We don't need thousands more apartment dwellers. Reason Closed Thank you for taking the time to send your thoughts to the City Council. A copy of your comments has been entered into the Pipeline system and will also be forwarded to the City Clerk to be included in the record on this item. Thank you very much for writing. Sincerely, Johanna Dombo Executive Assistant Date Expect Closed: 02/26/2015 Enter Field Notes Below Notes: SUPPLEMENTAL COMM ICATION n a r? /�_.��...t1/ s�Ff�^r,=ririyDaz�. , Agep4a 46—M Rln c S� 0 Notes Taken By: Date: http://user.govoutreach.com/surfcity/printrequest.php?curid=2069478&type=0 2/19/2015 Dear Mayor Hardy, Mayor Pro-Tem Katapodis and City Councilmembers, I urge you to SUPPORT Councilman Peterson's Agenda item#13 that stops building and reviews the impacts of the Beach Edinger Specific Plan(BESP). The BESP has negatively impacted our beachside community in many ways. As a long time resident, I care about preserving the character of our beachside community. It's time to stop and review before we risk losing anymore of our city's character. Please SUPPORT Agenda item#13. Sincerely, Name / /W&2. mac, *48 Address Additional Comments (continue on back): Dear Mayor Hardy,Mayor Pro-Tern Katapodis and City Councilmembers, I urge you to SUPPORT Councilman Peterson's Agenda item#13 that stops building and reviews the impacts of the Beach Edinger Specific Plan(BESP).The BESP has negatively impacted our beachside community in many ways. As a long time resident, I care about preserving the character of our beachside community. It's time to stop and review before we risk losing anymore of our city's character. Please SUPPORT Agenda item#13. Sincerely, IS,d J z;L $ T L Oludd, f6"�— COPAIMUNICATION ame °+t'a ti g Date: �� 9 yam_//f xx� 99��¢ aa9%9No.- Additional _E� � � � / /'t�4t7'�5�°d �14i11 Address Comments(continue on back): Dombo, Johanna From: Donna Little [redd112003@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:25 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: High Density Dwellings I am opposed to the high density building I see happening in the city. I would like to recommend the following modifications entered into the rules. 1. Setbacks - 30' min back from sidewalk, must include trees & greenbelt! 2. Height - 3 stories max! 3. Units/acre - 25/acre! Like Costa Mesa MDD, not HDD! 4. Parking/unit. - 2 min spots/unit, +1 more per extra bedroom! At least .5 spots/unit for Guest parking! 5. All projects require Conditional Use Permits (CUP)that provides for CC/PC/resident review, NOT auto-approval! 6. Add a school Mello Roos fee to pay for the 4500 units' kids' school expansion/build needs! 7. Transparency: Add a box to the top of ALL plans that include data on the 6 items above (so we can find the units/acre and compare to other projects)! 8. MAX# of units - Reduce to 1700! 9. Each new project require CURRENT (not 2008) traffic study! 10. Broken/jagged roof lines - Just say no to HDD BRICKS (like the Monstrosity Elan Apts)! Let's keep the city a beach town , not a concrete jungle! Thank you Donna Little Huntington Beach resident since 1985 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Gate: Agenda Item No. SSA 1 Dombo, Johanna From: Surf City Pipeline[noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:38 PM To: Pipeline Admin Agenda Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Notification of new Request#: 21338 Request#21338 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Agenda Alerts. Request type: Complaint Request area: City Council - Agenda& Public Hearing Comments Citizen name: Nanette Lund Description: I completely oppose the high rise buildings being put all through Huntington Beach. I have lived here since 1966 and Beach Blvd is a joke. Please keep Surf City just that and all this junk you see throughout other states, yes is a big money maker but at what cost ? Expected Close Date: February 18, 2015 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. COMMUNICATION Mleetirg Late: J �-- Yvj Agenda Item No. C-q.O 1 Dornbo, Johanna From: Jackie Maleck Oackie92646@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:53 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Density situation I have lived in this wonderful city for almost 50 years and watched it go f rom a somewhat rural beach paradise to a f ully cosmopolitan one. I have a major concern now with all of the rapid development of major apartment units, e.g. on Ellis and Beach and Edinger near Bella Terra. I have no idea how the roads are going to handle all of the additional traff ic, not to mention the density of population affecting frazzled nerves and facilities to provide adequate f unctional ity. Please stop the rapid building of additional housing, I really don't want our community to be overburdened with population- Thank you- Jackie Maleck COPARMUNICATION me e ing gate® �4o1�d-ovj— Agenda item No. �Sl 6 Dombo, Johanna SUPPLEMENTAL From: Ashley Meier(ashley@a2blegal.comj Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 11:58 AM Meeting Data: To: CITY COUNCIL 9 Cc: Fikes, Cathy ���/ Subject: High Density/BECSP Agenda Item No, I have lived in Huntington Beach for over 10 years, it may not seem that long, but I consider myself a local and I am very concerned about our amazing beach town. When I first got my driver's license 20 years ago, I came to Huntington Beach every weekend. It is my favorite place, that is why I live here. I live here because it is not like Santa Monica or Los Angeles. I can jump on my beach cruiser and ride to Main street and enjoy a laid back feel.You don't find this kind of beachy, small town feeling in many places. Cities have become consumed with making money and building. Now is the time to stop. We don't have to be like the other cities. We don't have to build, we don't have to grow vertically. We don't have to grow at all! If you don't build it, they won't come! All the new buildings, including the ones in the pipeline should have a setback of 45', an area with grass and trees.The Beach/Ellis horrible monstrosity building has none of that.The sad thing is, they lied.The website you can go to,to lease these apartments,show a setback with trees and grass and a place for cars to drive.The current building has NONE of these things. It is gross and sad that people are s0000 greedy. The people of HB are looking to you to stop being greedy. Greed it exactly what is ruining our city and our country. Also they should be 3 stories tall or less. We are not big city.We don't need to be this big or this tall. And we don't need to cram all the people into a tiny space. Here are the major problems that failed to be looked into before building these horrible buildings.They really are terrible. 1. Stress on infrastructure and services.You have not increased police or fire services to account for all the people that will be piled on top of one another. Please take care of the tax payers in HB before you try to LURE others to live here.You have not planned for more Police,fire, water, sewer improvement, road improvement. Take care of us. Please, like we are your babies. We should be the first thing you think about when you make changes. Not about the money, or the profit, or the Chamber of Commerce,or business. Please think about US! The people who live in HB should not be last on your list! We are what makes this town what it is! We are the people riding beach cruisers on the weekends, learning to surf,going to the street fair, eating Tacos on Tuesday. We are HB because we make it HB. Why are you council members in this kind of town if you just want to ruin it? 2. Traffic. At the last city council meeting, I heard a council member say that traffic is not as bad as it was 4 years ago. I was at that meeting. I drive Beach Blvd every single day to get to work. NO,TRAFFIC IS WORSE. And he believes it is better!!! He Truly believed it! This is SOO scary. How out of touch can you be that you think traffic on Beach Blvd is better. I know who I WON'T be voting for next time. It is disgusting. How bad is it going to be getting off at Beach blvd when a 14 story building is going in where the B1's is? 3. The price of these apartments are not in touch with reality. Who is renting a $1800 apartment? If rent is 30%of your income,you have to be making over$5500 a month to pay for these apartments. How is someone supposed to work at Coldstone and afford one of these apartments?That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard! You can't expect one person to pay for this. And If more than one person needs to live in that apartment to afford it,they don't make enough parking spaces to accommodate.These apartments are not affordable and no one is living here and riding bikes or taking the bus. I WILL NEVER TAKE THE BUS OR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Every person I know WILL NEVER TAKE THE BUS OR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. This is one more way you are out of touch with reality. And if you expect young people to spend astronomical amounts on rent,then they are not good with their money, and now you have people spending all their money on rent, and not saving to buy for a home. A smart person is not spending this kind of money.This means you think the new generation are idiots. No one is working downstairs for$10 an hour and living in these apartments. 4. We do not need to build,we don't need to grow. We are just fine staying how we are. Like Jerry Wheeler said, "if you don't like it,you don't have to live there", he also said, off camera, "if you don't like it,then move".That is the most sad thing... He only cares about money.And yes, he did say that, I was sitting next to him at the council meeting. It is a true statement.This disgusts me. ) The more I write this email,the more sad I am getting. I don't want to live anywhere else. Please don't ruin this town. Please stop building that horrible buildings. Please think about what is best for your babies. Protect the 9 miles of beaches not blocked by buildings. Please think about the safety of the intersections that will cause deaths,think about the police,fire,water, sewer, utilities needed to keep up with your plans.Think about the standard of living required by your tax payers.Think about the last great American City. We are the last great American city. Why would you want anything else. Please stop the High Density and please stop the current building standards.You don't have to build. You don't.You can retain integrity and protect our city. Erik Peterson has been a Godsend. Thank you Erik for all your hard work. Thank you for not being greedy and not letting money buy you. Best Regards, Ashley Meier Negotiator UDLegal APLC 1855 W. Katella Ave Ste.100 Orange, CA 92867 (714)771-2414-Bus (888)713-1919-Fax M-F 10-7pm PAC This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed,and may contain information that is privileged,confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient,or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient,you are hereby notified that any dissemination,distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error,please notify us immediately by telephone and return the original message to us at the above address via the U.S.Postal Service. You will be promptly reimbursed for all costs of mailing. Thank you. 2 Dornbo, Johanna From: jeanie Dean iemmiller@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 8:52 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: HDD workshop- my thoughts Please consider the following during the workshop. Once these monster building go up there is no turning back. We need home owners, not thousands of renters. Homeowners care about their property and their city. They pay more taxes. Recommended changes to BECSP! 1. Setbacks- 30' min back from sidewalk, must include trees & greenbelt! We need room for people! We need to be able to see oncoming traffic. 2. Height- 3 stories max! No body wants their precious sun and view to be sold out. 3. Units/acre - 25/acre! Like Costa Mesa MDD, not HDD! 4. Parking/unit. - 2 min spots/unit, +1 more per ea. bedroom! +.5 for Guests! 5. All projects require Conditional Use Permits (CUP) that provides for CC/PC/resident review, NO more auto- approval! 6. Add a Mello Roos fee to pay for 4500 units' kids- need more classrooms! Where are all these kids going to go to school? Hell, where are these new residents going to work? We need more business' to support these new residents. How about putting some thought into bring some high tech businesses here for the future. Not a Billion dollar desal plant that nobody wants! 7. Transparency: Add a DATA box @ the top of ALL plans. Include the 6 items above (so we can find the units/acre to compare to other projects)! SUPPLEMENTAL 8. MAX#of units - Reduce to 1700! COMMUNICATION 9. Each new project require CURRENT (not 2008) traffic study! Mleeting Cate; 1-3 10. Broken/jagged roof lines - Just say no to HDD BRICKS (see Elan Apt enda Item No. 11. Condos and townhouses not Apts. Skin-in-the-game stability over transiency! Please don't sell out our city to the highest bidder. Be thoughtful and consider the future for everyone. i Dombo, Johanna From: Surf City Pipeline[noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:22 AM To: Dombo, Johanna Subject: Surf City Pipeline: You have been assigned a new Request#: 21351 Ppi ° VTAL Request#21351 from the Government Outreach System has bnass�inedw Request type: Comment Meeting Lace: Request area: City Council - Share a Concern �-- ,.� Citizen name: Ronald Minear Agenda Item No. S Ste/ Description: When we bought our house in North Huntington Beach about 50 , was a quaint, simple beach town with a distinctive charm of it's own. Since we lived within walking distance to the corner of Beach and Heil, we were able to take our kids over to see Serano (The World's Most Educated Horse) and occasionally feed him at the white rail fence. My wife and I would sometimes play tennis at the tennis courts near Westmont School. We had just bought our first house, I had a good job at Douglas Space and Missile Division, we had started our family, and life was good. Today, the quaint beach town is gone, Serano's small pasture has been replaced by a small strip mall, the tennis court is now a mega-parking lot for Westmont School personnel (do grade school kids drive cars to class?), and we're practically a captive in our housing tract due to the traffic on Beach Blvd., and life isn't so good anymore. Sure, in the summer months the traffic would line up from stop light to stop light due to the beach attraction, but now it's an every day phenomenon. Initially the Bella Terra Mall increased the traffic flow, and that was OK because we had the advantage of the newly remodeled mall also. But as the infamous block-type apartments started coming in, the traffic flow took an exponential increase upwards. Not only Beach Blvd is jammed, but Edinger, west of Beach, is also impassable at times. It seems the creation of high density apartments will never stop. Now the Southwest corner of Edinger and Gothard is slated for more of what I c all, prison block communities. What can possibly be driving this desecration of land in Huntington Beach? Is it the increased revenue for the city, maybe a little "kick back" action from the developers, or just plain stupidity. If the goal is to provide more affordable living for young people, you're on the right track as we "geezers" will eventually die off or move out of the area because of undesired living conditions. Maybe there is a limit as to how many people can occupy a given area. As we used to say in the engineering world, "You can't put 6 pounds of sand in a 5 pound bag!" The city council has to realize the "ghetto in a box" they're creating with this extreme overbuilding throughout the city. It seems to have started out with the modernization of the downtown area and extended out from there, in this case, to the Westminster city limits. The Huntington Beach City governments must also consider the wishes of the long term residents—STOP the high density over-building! City of Huntington Beach—we shouldn't have to live shoulder to shoulder with each other! i Dombo, Johanna From: Stefani Moore [stefanimoore2@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:42 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: No high density development please. Stefani Moore stefanimoore2(cD-aol.com SlU P P 4L EMENTAL COMMUNICATION I leeting Date: Agenda Item No. 4 Dornbo, Johanna From: carolandcassie@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 7:11 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Monday March 2 Study Session RE: HDD Carol Morris 4601 Via Vista Cir. Huntingon Beach, CA 92649 RE: High Density Development/Further Development in Huntington Beach Dear City Council, I am writing to you as a 51-year old lifetime resident of Huntington Beach who has grave concerns about future development in our city. The current projects on Beach and Ellis and Beach and Edinger, I believe, will prove to be mistakes within a fairly short time frame. The lack of setbacks from the street are dangerous and unsightly. The increased traffic in those areas, especially the Beach and Edinger corridor will be, I think, a nightmare. It is already very congested in that area and the addition of these apartments cannot help the situation. There is no argument which can make it seem like a reasonable idea to have built these high apartment complexes which will bring in more cars, more people, and,thus, more traffic. There is no grocery store close to this complex besides the expensive Whole Foods Market located in Bella Terra. I cannot imagine that people would walk to this grocery store. My daughter and I had a very difficult time walking to an eating establishment in Bella Terra today (Sunday afternoon) without getting run over in the parking lot. I firmly believe that as a city, we must stop building any more High Density projects of the above nature. I think that ALL open land that remains in Huntington Beach should remain open land. If there are empty buildings, then let them be taken over by other businesses and stay at a one story level to keep our city looking beautiful and to keep its beach-town feeling. I have watched Huntington Beach change from a place with many open spaces to an over-deveoped city and it must stop! The arguments made by certain council members at the last meeting about needing to bring in younger people just do not make sense. We have MANY children and teens in our community as evidenced by the number of Elementary, Middle, and High Schools in our city. Where there are children and teens, there ARE young families! Furthermore, the disparaging remarks about our city begin full of senior citizens was embarrassing. Our seniors are our treasure and many have lived their lives here, raising their families in this city. There are plenty of rental properties available and houses for sale for those who want to move to Huntington Beach. We do not need to be a part of what my sociology professor predicted when I was at the University way back when: "The day will come when there will be a large metropolis from Long Beach to San Diego. Huntingon Beach DOES NOT had to be a part of making this come true. The summer traffic on PCH is already difficult. The wetlands now have major housing developments built overlooking them. Main street is largely commercialized with trendy shops and downtown has a Hilton and a Marriot. When is it enough? We have a large tourist economy. We are a thriving city. Our residents are loyal and, for the most part, love living here. Please hear our voices! We do not want any more large scale development in Huntington Beach. Let's take care of what is here now. Let's think long and hard about the legacy that we are leaving for our children and grandchildren. The town I grew up in is gone and my 13-year old daughter is in wonderment when I feel her the tales of what it used to be like. Of course, change is a must. However, the kind of changes we make are within our control and I hope that this council will make changes that will benefit the citizens that live here and the future generations that want Huntington Beach to remain as close to a beach town as it can be at this point in time. Thank you for listening and I truly hope that quality of life concerns you all more than money. Sincerely, Z'S PPL AL Carol Morris COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:��a� 1 Agenda Item No. U S Dombo, Johanna From: Jane [Jane@kartchnercpas.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 4:17 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Agenda#13 - Please place a moratorium on new developments Huntington Beach City Council, Please stop the high density developments—I am in agreement with Councilman Erik Peterson that we need to slow down these high density developments such as Beach and Yorktown and at Bella Terra. Thank you, Jane Morris 8222 Kingfisher Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92646 „ P P LENAEN AL COMMUNICATION Miae4ing Late: JZOLZI, Agenda Item o® S S � i Dombo, Johanna From: Ross Nash [rossovitch23256@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015 8:22 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Monday's meeting addition As far as High Density mistakes made to date,be aware that someone wrongly approved a finished job on the corner of Main St @Beach Blvd,New light standards were erected for traffic control, but the base foundation of the pole is to narrow on the sidewalk. A person in a wheelchair, or using a walker cannot pass on the sidewalk. I'm sure ADA would love to fight a case to go after the contractor or whoever approved the completed job $$$ for someone??? If the city waits until someone gets hurt in an accident because of it, it will surely cost much more...I use this intersection to cross several times a week and can see this occurring quite easily.. Just a heads up to make the CC and City Attorney aware of a potential lawsuit that can easily be avoided by correcting the situation.. Ross Nash (949) 296-5029 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: Lc� l Agenda Item No. SS � i Dornbo, Johanna From: Carlee Okerman [carleerae@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 3:08 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; Fikes, Cathy Subject: BECSP Dear Mayor Hardy, Mayor Pro-Tem Katapodis and City Councilmembers I urge you to support Councilman Peterson's Agenda item #13 that stops building and reviews the impacts of the Beach Edinger Corridor Specific Plan (BECSP) ! The BESP has negatively impacted our beachside community by building out of character extra-large urban style buildings with no SETBACKS! New buildings so high they tower over existing buildings! Most of the projects were approved without any planning commission or public input! Very little parking for residents creating parking wars and hazards (Peds crossing Bch) ! All apartments, and NO condos to increase homeownership in the city! ! ! No improvements to Edinger or Beach to mitigate traffic increases from all new building - GRIDLOCK! As a longtime resident, I care about preserving the character of our beachside community. It's time to stop and review before we risk losing any more of our city's character. Please SUPPORT Agenda item #13. Sincerely, Carlee Okerman L E IM E N T COAMMUNICATION Mn,etirg Gate: S Agenda Item No.� 'sS i Dombo, Johanna From: Ann Palmer[714anniep@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 7:04 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Immediate safety concern for high density development To: Huntington Beach City Council Earlier today I sent an email to encourage support of item 13 on your agenda of February 17, 2015. I travelled home in time to catch the public participation and comments during the council meeting. I am hearing that there needs to be evidence of safety threats to the community. The last time that I was felt compelled to leave work (in Torrance, CA) was to protest the construction of the SLO multi-unit dwelling off of Garfield. Part of this was due to the property owner who had had her day care shut down several times at the location and the unsavory reputation of the developer. As you know, that project was approved. Today, I believe that the location is the highest crime concentration in the city. I truly hope that you read thoughtfully my previous email. The "new HD" frenzy supporters would have you believe that everyone will be able to walk to work and shopping as part of the vision is to eliminate cars entirely. They can do so now if they wish but they needn't live in a box. Did you know that there are apartments are currently available. This direction is a short-term joke. Well thought-out condominiums, town homes and apartments with some eye for design and open spaces. Thank you once again, Ann Palmer 606 Oceanhill Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714.514.7414 - ph & txt Sent from my iPad SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION I meting Late: ,agenda Item No. SS�� 3 Dombo, Johanna From: Pam P [pamekathy@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:09 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Stop high density in Huntington Beach Dear Council Members: I'm writing in support of Councilman Peterson's agenda item#13. I respectfully ask that each of you take into consideration the Beach Edinger Corridor Specific Plan and the effects upon our infrastructure, quality of life and myriad of issues we will face going forward with this high density development. Sincerely, Pamela Polcyn `09' L 6'C M Y t1 Wd+ tl I O N INtlaeting Date: AgenCtr^. ItE'f7i No.��, � ._..,, 5 Dornbo, Johanna From: Rob Pool [rob.pool.oc@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:40 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: FW: Agenda Item 13 Dear Mayor Hardy, Mayor Pro-Tem Katapodis and City Councilmembers, I want to apologize. Earlier today I sent you an email urging you to support Councilman Peterson's Agenda item 13. 1 had planned on speaking on behalf of the proposal tonight. I had planned on saying something to the effect that we have had a divided city for a long time and this issue has united many residents like I have seen no issue ever do. And while I urge you to vote for this proposal, I will no longer be speaking tonight. I have read the forums today and I cannot support the "tactics" that either side (although they agree on this issue) is taking. I have seen everything from name- calling to an out-right threat to begin a recall if the vote does not go their way. I take issue with this type of language and apologize for any part I may have had in rallying the troops.This is not what I had in mind. I cannot, in good faith, speak on their behalf. So, please vote for Erik's proposal. But do so on the merits which I stated in an earlier email- not as a result of these nasty threats. Best regards, Rob Pool SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION IMeeting Date: Agenda Item No® i Print Request Page 1 of 1 Request: 21336 Entered on: 02/17/2015 3:23 PM Customer Information Name:T. Pool Phone:(714) 914-5716 Address:8721 Princess Circle Alt. Phone: Huntington Beach, CA Email:surfcitysocal@gmail.com 92646 Request Classification Topic:City Council - Share a Concern Request type:Comment Status:Open Priority:Normal Assigned to:Johanna Dombo Entered Via:Web City Council:8 - All Members of City Council Description I'm writing to ask you to support Council Member Erik Peterson's measure to adopt a moratorium on high density projects. It's time to take a step back, take a breath, and review issues such as setbacks, traffic, parking, dwelling unit density, the massing of future projects, and maintaining the suburban beachside community character of the City. Thank you for your consideration. Reason Closed Date Expect Closed: 02/24/2015 Enter Field Notes Below Notes: Notes Taken By: Date: COMMUNUCATION Minting Date: J Agenda Item No. S�� http://user.govoutreach.com/surfcity/printrequest.php?curid=2066270&type=0 2/17/2015 Dombo, Johanna From: Bill and Katie Slavin [bksurfcity@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 12:55 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Amendments to the Beach/Edinger Corridor Specific Plan I am truly hoping that some serious amendments be made to this plan. The rampant development that is taking place in Huntington Beach is downright scary. Let's start with the water situation. The citizens of HB are being asked to conserve water while several large buildings, housing hundreds if not thousands of additional people are being built. Where is the sense in that and how will the water shortage be addressed? Next the traffic--it has become almost impossible to shop at Bella Terra due to the increased traffic with the addition of the new apartments that are crowded along Edinger--let alone the development that isn't even completed yet. How does the city plan on increasing the infrastructure to handle the new cars that will be added to the roads by this rampant development. How about the quality of life? I have always felt Huntington Beach is a nice, safe place to live but with all these additional people moving in what action has or will be taken to provide adequate police and fire protection? How about adequate schools for our new residents--has anybody taken a look at that one? It's time to slow down the development of Huntington Beach before we end up as another high-rise, overcrowded beach town. Please take action now to stop the development, Katie Slavin SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Cate: � ol... Agenda Item No. SS A 1 Dombo, Johanna From: G S [eyedeas2c@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 7:10 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Overcrowded HB Dear Council Members: I'm writing in support of Councilman Peterson's agenda item#13. I respectfully ask that each of you take into consideration the Beach Edinger Corridor Specific Plan and the effects upon our infrastructure, quality of life and myriad of issues we will face going forward with this high density development. The streets are already crowded in these areas, and the new residents' of these developments have not even moved in. Huntington Beach is becoming extremely overcrowded, and not the small community we once knew it to be. Respectfully. Ana Smith 16835 Algonquin St#383 HB, CA 92649 i''l PW U N ICATION js 8eting Cate:- /Agenda Item No. 2 Fikes, Cathy From: donna supernaw[hbdonna@live.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 5:22 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Please, no more high-rises! The monster high rises across from Golden West College have made a traffic nightmare for single family home residences to shop or eat anywhere in the area. There never is an available parking place in the Bella Terra area and you need to figure it will take at least 30 minutes to go down Edinger to Beach Blvd. or the freeway. I have lived in Huntington Beach since 1969 and this is the first time I would like to move to a smaller, less developed city like Huntington Beach used to be. Downtown has been ruined for locals plus the parking and the traffic make it impossible to enjoy the beach life that we moved here to experience. Why are there so many apartments going up--there is not a space to even see the sun!.,Where are guests going to park? Will all those places be rented or leased or will there be constant vacancies? Looking at some of the reviews, many people are very disillusioned with the paper thin walls, the garbage bins overflowing and the insects invading their places. Take a look at the reviews and see if you think they can be consistently leased. I also noticed they charge for guests to park. Please, no more high rises--no more people and traffic--we are overwhelmed! donna supernaw hbdonnanlive.com SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Late; Agenda Item No. / i Dombo, Johanna From: Gary Tarkington [garytarkington@msn.com] Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 8:44 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: High Density in our city!! Importance: High The HD building has negatively impacted our beachside community by: Building out of character extra-large urban style buildings with no SETBACKS! New buildings so high they tower over existing buildings! Most of the projects were approved without any planning commission or public input! Very little parking for residents creating parking wars and hazards (Peds crossing Bch)! All apartments, and NO condos to increase homeownership in the city!!! No improvements to Edinger or Beach to mitigate traffic increases from all new building- GRIDLOCK! As a longtime resident, I care about preserving the character of our beachside community. It's time to stop and review before we risk losing any more of our city's character. Sincerely, Ann Tarkington Huntington Beach, CA. COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:® / Agenda Item No. i Dornbo, Johanna From: Heather Terranove [herranove@hbcsd.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 3:33 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: too crowded To whom it may concern, I am writing to you in regards of our beautiful city. I was raised here in Huntington Beach. I attended Hawes elementary, Sowers Middle School and Edison High School. My husband also grew up here. We are now raising twin daughters that are in Huntington Beach. We moved to north HB,from south HB. They attend Village View elementary. I am a teacher at Peterson Elementary here in Huntington Beach and my husband also works for the school district. One could say that we love Huntington Beach. I love the community,the family and the beach and wetlands. With that being said, we are thinking of moving out of this crowded city. It took us 40 minutes to drive down beach blvd,no accidents just too many cars. Please take in consideration when you are making these decisions to build high density housing of the rest of us who live here and are feeling congested. Thank you, Heather Terranove SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION 14eeting Date: Agenda Item No. ��#J Dombo, Johanna From: Troxell USA- Ron Troxell [RVT@TroxellUSA.com] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:48 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; Sullivan, Dave; City Council Erik Peterson; Hardy, Jill Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: Thank you for your decision INSTALLATION TOOLS ACCESSORIES SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION �t eet6nq Cate: � �1 Agenda Item oo1,10 411 SS � flF \ 33j3 City Council Thank you for your decision to implement Eric Petersons No. 13 moratorium. High Density is popping up like weeds all over So Cal. I'm sure you've seen the media exposure your decision created. HB is leading other So Cal cities to this battle by example. All cities across America are attempting to resolve out of control pension liabilities with HD Mixed use development. HB has a pension problem with a city wrapped around it. Let's fix the pension problem without destroying our wonderful beachside community with 100 unit/acre, reduced parking, High Density Mixed Use Development. 1 R Fes' Ron Troxell 18392 Enterprise Lane Huntington Beach CA 92648 Te:714-847-0880 Fx:714-847-4242 Cell 714.733.3042 Connect or Share the new Twist Level System 2 Esparza, Patty From: Flynn, Joan Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 1:35 PM To: Esparza, Patty Subject: FW: Beach/Edinger Corridor Specific Plan Study Session Joan L. FLynn, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 714-536-5404 Please consider the HB City Clerk's office for your passport needs From: Janice Ugland [mailto:janugland(4)aol.com] Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 1:24 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Flynn, Joan Subject: Beach/Edinger Corridor Specific Plan Study Session Dear Council Members: I'm writing again in support of a responsible and calculated direction going forward surrounding the Beach Edinger Corridor Specific Plan. Quite bluntly, low and slow should be the operative words and insightful guidance so to ensure our quality of life hasn't unexpected disruptions in light of the magnitude of high density being built at such a rapid pace. Always, Janice E. Ugland SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: o26 -- Agenda Item No. S � i Dornbo, Johanna ! From: bawareh@aol.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2015 8:31 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: THANK YOU for the BECSP Moratorium & Suggested New Limits! Dear HB City Council, I want to send a big fat THANK YOU to Erik Peterson for having the guts to spearhead the BECSP Moratorium as you promised the people! And Thank Yous to: Mayor Jill Hardy, Pro-Tem Jim Katapodis, Dave Sullivan,and Billy O'connell for your votes in support! As you go through the review process, please keep in mind the following: The 7 Steps from HB HDD Elan Bricks to tasteful MDD! Recommended changes to BECSP! 1. Setbacks - 30' back from sidewalk, must include greenbelt &trees! 2. Height - 3 stories max! 3. Units/acre - 20/acre! MDD not HDD! 4. Parking/unit. - 2 min/unit (2 bed or less), +1 more per extra bedroom! For Downtown: Guest spots: 1 min (not .5)1 5. All projects require Conditional Use Permits (CUP) with public/PC/CC reviews! 6. Add a school Mello Roos fee to pay for the 4500 units' kids' school expansion/build needs. 7. Add a box at the top of ALL plans that include data on the 6 items above (so we can find the units/acre and compare to other projects)! 8. Roof Line - Broken/jagged roof line (like Pac City did)- No More Bricks (like Elan Apts)! Remember, these projects are PERMANENT! Unlike bags, there's no repealing them in 2 years! IE, ELAN Monstrosity mistakes stay for all to see and curse YOUR NAME for 100 YEARS! ***Don't make us put your face up on the Mount HB HDD Rock PIC of Shame! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f bid=1539676489635087&set=qm.1589830467897133&type=1 Thank you, Bruce Wareh SUPPLEMENTAL 92648 COMMUNICATION N!eebng Cate:® �U Agenda Item No. 1 Dornbo, Johanna From: Carol Woodworth [koodworth@socal.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 2:08 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: Thank You! Dear Mayor Hardy, Mayor Pro Tem Katapodis, Councilman Peterson, Councilman Sullivan, Councilman O'Connell: Thank you so very much for listening to the voice of the community and voting to place a moratorium on new residential building in Huntington Beach. If I understood correctly, it sounded like you had already begun some work towards reviewing the BECSP based on some of the comments Tuesday night. However, a moratorium is a much more definitive measure that makes clear that until the proper reviews are conducted the process of issuing additional permits would stop. I understand that this is just a first step in a long process but it's a step in the right direction for our community. Thank you again. Sincerely, Carol Woodworth 20441 Mansard Lane Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Cate: --3/a- d-b4 Agenda Item No. SSA/ SIT Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:38 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; Agenda Alerts Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#21338 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Agenda Alerts. Request type: Complaint Request area: City Council -Agenda& Public Hearing Comments Citizen name: Nanette Lund Description: I completely oppose the high rise buildings being put all through Huntington Beach. I have lived here since 1966 and Beach Blvd is a joke. Please keep Surf City just that and all this junk you see throughout other states, yes is a big money maker but at what cost ? Expected Close Date: February 18, 2015 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. 1