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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing - General Plan Amendment 99-2 - Local Coastal , ,ZP/e�ic� Iola-nn;nqqAr� I� iro e re'n- P/a)l * Chao - Plan�%n Council/Agency Meeting Held: �D Deferred/Continued to: ❑ rov d ❑ onditionally Approved ❑ Denied oj6y jbty Clerk's Signature Council Meeting Date: November 15, 1999 Department ID Number: PL99-68 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH .� REQUEST FOR ACTION SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS _'n SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, City AdministratorX/,p ( {�,�, J > PREPARED BY: HOWARD ZELEFSKY, Director of Planning SUBJECT: Approve General Plan Amendment No. 99-2/Zoning Text Amendment _ No. 99-3 (Coastal Element Update) 49- qq- %8' Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Action(s), Analysis, Environmental Status, Attachment(s) Statement of Issue: Transmitted for the City Council's consideration is General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 submitted by the City of Huntington Beach to update the General Plan Coastal Element. The Coastal Element Update reflects current California Coastal Act requirements and the goals and policies of the 1996 updated General Plan. It also addresses the current needs and issues that relate to the coastal zone. This proposal does not involve any changes to the land use plan that was approved with the 1996 General Plan Update. The Planning Commission approved the updated Coastal Element on October 12, 1999 and staff is also recommending approval. Funding Source: Not applicable. Recommended Action: PLANNING COMMISSION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Motion to: "Approve General Amendment.No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 by adopting Resolution No. (ATTACHMENT NO. 1)." � � I i REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: November 15, 1999 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL99-68 Planning Commission Action on October 12, 1999: THE MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY LAIRD TO APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99-2 AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 99-3 AND FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION AS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MANDIC, LIVENGOOD, CHAPMAN, KERINS, LAIRD, BIDDLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: SPEAKER ABSTAIN: NONE MOTION PASSED Alternative Action(s): The City Council may make the following alternative motion(s): 1. "Deny General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 with findings for denial." 2. "Continue General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 and direct staff accordingly." Analysis: A. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Applicant: City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Location: The northern City limit at Seal Beach, south nine miles to the Santa Ana River at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach boundary, inland from the mean high tide line from 1,000 yards to over one mile in some areas, encompassing approximately five (5) square miles of land and water, or about 17 percent of the total area of the City General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 represents a request to update the General Plan Coastal Element. This is the first comprehensive update of the City's Coastal Element that was originally certified in 1985. The purpose of this update is to ensure consistency with the policies and format of the 1996 Huntington Beach General Plan and to incorporate revisions of the Coastal Act. PL99-68 -2- 11/02/99 5:43 PM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: November 15, 1999 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL99-68 Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 represents a request to amend the City's Local Coastal Program (LCP) to reflect the updated Coastal Element which is one of two components of the City's LCP. B. BACKGROUND: All local governments lying wholly or partly within the Coastal Zone are required to prepare a Local Coastal Program (LCP) by the California Coastal Commission. LCPs set groundrules for future development in the coastal zone and determine the short term and long term conservation and uses of coastal resources. The Huntington Beach LCP consists of two parts: the Coastal Element, which the City is proposing to update, and the implementation program, which includes the zoning ordinance, zoning district maps, and five specific plans. A comprehensive General Plan Update was approved by the City Council in 1996. However, three of the 16 general plan elements were not included at that time. Those elements were Housing (which has been updated), Growth Management, and Coastal. The Coastal Element is typically a stand alone document and there are unique issues and circumstances that pertain to this element of the general plan. As such, the City decided to pursue this update independently. Until this update is approved by the City and Coastal Commission, the land use plan and associated goals and policies recognized by the Coastal Commission are from the pre-1996 General Plan (i.e. 1985 certified LCP). C. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND RECOMMENDATION: At the August 24, 1999 Planning Commission Meeting, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing so that staff would be able to analyze and respond to comments received by California Coastal Commission staff after the deadline for comments on the draft Coastal Element. On October 12, 1999 the Planning Commission considered the subject item. No one spoke during the public comment period. The Planning Commissioners inquired about the affect of various policies on Community Services projects and billboards in the coastal zone. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Coastal Element Update and forward it to the City Council for adoption. D. STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION: This section provides an overview of the Coastal Element, a brief summary of coastal issues, and a discussion of substantive issues that were identified as a result of written public comments and staff recommendations. The September 30th Draft Coastal Element (ATTACHMENT NO. 3) incorporates changes resulting from staff, the Planning Commission, and public comments. Overview The updated Coastal Element document is organized into six sections: Statutory Requirements, Introduction, Technical Synopsis, Issues, Goals, Objectives and Policies, and PL99-68 -3- 11/02/99 5:43 PM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: November 15, 1999 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL99-68 Implementation Programs. The first section explains the Coastal Element adoption process and also clarifies the relationship of the document to the other general plan updates. The Technical Synopsis contains information on the types of land uses and resources in the coastal zone. These data help to identify what changes have occurred since the last Coastal Element was adopted and also help to formulate goals, objectives, and policies, that reflect a current and changing spectrum of resources. The Issues section describes major concerns that have been identified for the coastal zone through collaboration with City staff and review of the previous 1985 document. The Goals, Objectives, and Policies component describes what goals and objectives the City would like to achieve, and sets forth policies that are necessary to fulfill them. This section also addresses issues and concerns that were identified in the previous section. Lastly, the Implementation Programs section discusses the actual steps that staff can take to ensure that the goals of the Coastal Element are met. Land Use Plan As described in the Technical Synopsis section of the Coastal Element document, the City's Coastal Zone is divided into five sub-zones, each with their own unique land uses and characteristics. In view of that, the updated Coastal Element provides specific information on each zone and then incorporates goals, objectives, and policies that address issues that are particular to each zone. The Land Use Plan of the General Plan of the Coastal Element is the same as that adopted in conjunction with the 1996 General Plan Update. Zone 1 • Encompasses Huntington Harbor area • Area includes residential units, neighborhood center, a public boat dock, and a private yacht club • The Coastal Element Update would continue to promote the public awareness of coastal resources such as recreational services and facilities in this area Zone 2 • Consists of the Bolsa Chica area; majority within the County of Orange, outside of City's boundary but within the City's Sphere of Influence • Land uses include habitat preservation/wetlands, parks, oil production, and vacant land • The Coastal Element addresses the need to maintain and enhance biological and aesthetic resources in this area PL99-68 -4- 11/02/99 5:43 PM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: November 15, 1999 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL99-68 Zone 3 • Extends from the Bolsa Chica Boundary to Goldenwest Street • Area includes one of the largest undeveloped sites in the City (150-acre PLC/Aera Energy site) • The 1985 Coastal Element designates this as Medium Density Residential and Resource Production with a Visitor Serving Overlay while the 1996 Land Use Plan of the General Plan Update designates the property as Mixed Use-Horizontal Integration of Housing • The Coastal Element Update is consistent with the 1996 Land Use Plan Zone 4 • Area known as the "Downtown" area • Area includes recreational beach amenities, single and multi-family units and visitor- serving commercial uses • Traffic and shortage of parking has resulted from the growing popularity of this area • Traffic is anticipated to increase • The Coastal Element Update incorporates policies that deal with improvements to public access and traffic circulation Zone 5 • Extends from Beach Boulevard to the Santa Ana River and covers approximately 611 acres • Uses include oil production, an electric generating plant, a sewage treatment plant, and a toxic waste site • The Coastal Element Update incorporates goals, objectives, and policies that deal with monitoring and reviewing these uses and working with other agencies for future-clean- up Issues Some of the key issues that relate to the coastal zone are access, traffic, aesthetics, and preservation of water, marine, and environmentally sensitive habitat areas. The goals, policies, and objectives identified in the Coastal Zone address these issues. The Coastal Element has policies that promote direct access to the beach for pedestrians through the linkage of pedestrian, equestrian, and bike trails to the shore. Traffic is addressed by policies that require that new development provide for adequate parking and circulation. The Coastal Element deals with the issue of aesthetics by including policies that encourage the removal of billboards in the coastal zone and require that more landscape be provided along beach trails and roadway medians. Water and marine resources are addressed by Coastal Element policies that require that all future development mitigate any potential of degradation of water quality. The significance of habitat resources is addressed through the PL99-68 -5- 11/02/99 5:43 PM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: November 15, 1999 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL99-68 incorporation of implementing policies that promote the preservation, enhancement, and restoration of the Bolsa Chica wetlands. Public Comments The City held a 30-day public comment period for the draft Coastal Element to facilitate public participation in the update process. Staff received comments from the County of Orange Planning and Development Services Department, California State Lands Commission, Mr. Jeffrey Metzel, the City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board, and the California Coastal Commission (CCC) staff. The majority of the comments are technical in nature. However, some are substantive and pertain to matters of policy. A discussion of the substantive issues is provided below accompanied by staffs recommendation. The comment letters are provided in ATTACHMENT NO. 4. Staffs detailed response to all comments is included in the Planning Commission staff report (ATTACHMENT NO. 2). County of Orange 1) Recommends adding a policy to promote and support the Wintersburg Channel Class 1 Bikeway and the proposed Class 1 bikeway through Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park (County Comment 13). Staff concurs. Policy 3.2.8 has been added. Mr. Jeffrey Metzel 2) Recommends adding reference to wheelchair access in policy regarding restoration or replacement of the pier(Metzel Comment 2). Staff recommends adding reference to adequate handicap access. See change to Policy 3.4.31. State Lands Commission 3) Recommends that Figure C-23, Sewerage Facilities, be changed to show the proposed "Bolsa Chica Domestic Water Transmission Line and Wastewater Project". This is the water line being proposed by Hearthside Homes (Southern California Water Company) to serve the Bolsa Chica Mesa development (State Comment 7). Staff disagrees for three reasons. First, the line is a private line and will not be operated by the City or County, and Figure C-23 depicts public facilities. Second, an initial ruling on the line is not expected until February 2000 and until that time it is a conceptual proposal. Third, if the City were to annex this area of Bolsa Chica the line, as proposed, would not be necessary. Staff does not recommend the Figure be modified at this time. City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board 4) Recommends minor word additions to three existing policies pertaining to traffic flow on Pacific Coast Highway, evaluation of projects and Orange Coast River Park. A final comment was made about land use compatibility adjacent to the proposed Orange Coast River Park. Staff concurs with the modifications to the three policies. See revised policies C 2.1.2, C 4.2.1 and C 3.2.7. Regarding the fourth comment from the Board, staff believes that their concerns are addressed in existing policies C 7.1.2 and C 7.1.3. PL99-68 -6- 11/02/99 5:43 PM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: November 15, 1999 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL99-68 California Coastal Commission Staff 5) a. The first draft Coastal Element discussed the general plan and zoning text amendment that is currently in progress for the property between 16th and 18th Street. The City has approved a change in land use that now needs to be forwarded to the Coastal Commission. The CCC staff indicated that it was not appropriate to discuss pending action in the document (Comment 4). Staff had included the discussion so that the draft reflected current City goals for the area with the intent that the document would be modified to reflect final outcome of the pending entitlements before submittal to Coastal Commission. The subject paragraph has been deleted from the revised draft in response to the comment. The Coastal Element would be revised to show the property as Residential High Density, however, if the Coastal Commission approves the change. b. Recommend deletion of policies and discussion of preferential parking programs for residents (Comment 8). Staff does not recommend changes or deletions; the discussion and policies reflect existing programs and policies in the City. c. Requested more information about potential widening of the existing beach trail (Comment 9). The proposed widening would occur in conjunction with the Ocean Bluff Park and Camping Facility project that is currently in review. The Response to Comments included in the Planning Commission Staff Report Attachment provides additional information in response to CCC staff inquiries. Staff recommends that the current draft remain as is to accommodate the proposed project. d. Indicates that the land use reference to the properties between Eighth and Ninth and Sixteen and Eighteenth Streets is incorrect (Comment 14). The land use nomenclature of the 1996 General Plan differs from the 1985 Coastal Element Land Use Plan. The reference to the area between Eight and Ninth as Mixed Use Commercial is correct and is the same as that approved in the 1996 General Plan. The discussion of the area between Sixteenth and Eighteenth Streets has been removed. See discussion under item a. above. e. The first draft Coastal Element discussed the 0.8 acre degraded wetland on the Waterfront property, carrying forward the language from the 1985 Coastal Element. The CCC staff indicated that the discussion should be deleted in light of the recent court decision regarding wetlands at the Bolsa Chica (Warner Pond) (Comments 19 and 43). Staff does not recommend the language be deleted as it is currently in effect in the City's existing Local Coastal Program and is consistent with environmental documents that have been certified for the property. f. Community Services has recommended that language be added to allow development of public camping and recreational vehicle facilities on beach sand area. The CCC staff stated that loss of sand area for this use should not be allowed (Comment 32). The proposed language was recommended in the context of the Ocean Bluff Park and Camping Facility. However, no encroachment onto the sand will occur as a result of this project because it will take place on an existing former oil road. PL99-611 -7- 11/02/99 5:43 PM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: November 15, 1999 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL99-68 g. Requested reasons why language prohibiting the use of chemical herbicides during pipeline construction was proposed for deletion (Comment 46). Staff had added the language back in the revised draft as Policy C 3.8.13. However, pursuant to the reasons set forth in the complete Response to Comments in the Planning Commission Staff Report Attachment, staff recommends that the City Council consider deleting the policy. h. Clarification on definition of"recreational development" requested (Comment 56). See proposed wording change in Attachment No. 7.7-7.8. The draft Coastal Element would need to be amended to add this language. E. SUMMARY: The purpose of the Huntington Beach Coastal Element is to meet the requirements of the Coastal Act and guide decisions regarding growth, development, enhancement and preservation of the City's Coastal Zone and its resources. Although the Coastal Element Update is fundamentally similar to the 1985 Coastal Element in content and purpose, it is also different because it applies new requirements and incorporates up to date information. These changes stem from the Coastal Act, City staff, and other parties who provided comments on the draft version. Comments received by various parties confirm that the issues that relate to the coastal zone are access, traffic, aesthetics, and preservation of water, marine, and environmentally sensitive habitat areas. This Coastal Element Update identifies appropriate policies and programs that will assist the City in meeting goals and objectives for the coastal zone. Staff recommends the City Council approve the updated Coastal Element for the following reasons: The Coastal Element Update is consistent with the General Plan and California Coastal Act requirements. The Coastal Element Update identifies specific policies and programs that address the current issues that pertain specifically to the coastal zone. The Coastal Element Update sets forth policies and programs that preserve visual resources, historic and cultural resources, water and marine resources, and environmentally sensitive habitat in the City's coastal zone. Environmental Status: In accordance with Section 15265 of the California Environmental Quality Act, the preparation and adoption of Local Coastal Programs are exempt from environmental analysis. However, the Coastal Element is also covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 94-1, which was adopted as part of the City's comprehensive General Plan update approved in May 1996. The Coastal Element sets forth goals, policies, and objectives that are consistent with the other General Plan Elements that have been updated and therefore, the EIR that was previously approved can be applied to this update as no new significant environmental impacts are anticipated. PL99-68 -8- 11/02/99 5:43 PM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: November 15, 1999 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL99-68 Attachment s City Page Number O Description 1. Resolution No.99 9Q approving General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 2. Planning Commission Staff Report dated October 12, 1999 3. Draft Coastal Element dated September 30, 1999 4. Comment Letters received during public comment period in July/Au ust 1999 HZ:MBB:CC:kl i I PL99-68 -9- 11/03/99 8:30 AM ATTACHMENT 1 r Y�• RESOLUTION NO. 9 9-9 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99-2 AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 99-3 (UPDATED COASTAL ELEMENT) AND REQUESTING ITS CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION WHEREAS, after notice duly given pursuant to Government Code Section 65090 and Public Resources Code Sections 30503 and 30510, the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach held public hearings to consider the adoption of the Huntington Beach General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3, which are a request to adopt the new updated Coastal Element which is a part of the City of Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program; and Such amendment was recommended to the City Council for adoption; and The-City Council, after giving notice as prescribed by law, held at least one public hearing on the proposed Huntington Beach General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3, and the City Council finds that the proposed amendments are consistent with the Certified Huntington Beach Coastal Land Use Plan and Chapter 6 of the California Coastal Act; and The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach intends to implement the Local Coastal Program in a manner fully consistent with the California Coastal Act, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1. That the Huntington Beach General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3, consisting of the adoption of an updated Coastal Element attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That the California Coastal Commission is hereby requested to consider, approve and certify Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program Amendment 99-3. SECTION 3. That pursuant to Section 13551(b) of the Coastal Commission Regulations, Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 will take effect automatically upon Coastal Commission approval, as provided in Public Resources Code Sections 30512, 30513, and 30519. 1 4/s:4-99Resolutions:Coastal Program Amendment 99-3 RLS 99-760 Resolution 99-98 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of November , 1999. Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Cleilk City Attorney y REVIEWED AND� APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: s, sty Administrator Planni irector 2 4/s:4-99Resolutions:Coastal Program Amendment 99-3 RLS 99-760 f " t O � City of Huntington B eaeh General Plan . Natural Resources Chapter Coastal Element mom "LA } s r s DRAFT September 3091999 City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element DRAFT September 30. 1999 Prepared for: City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 (714) 536-5271 Prepared by: Lawrence Associates 32092 Via Carlos San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (949) 661-8175 Contact: Catherine O'Hara Adopted by Huntington Beach City Council: Certified by California Coastal Commission: t � �1I O O\ JiI TI-NGT BEACH Table of Contents • STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS IV-C-5 INTRODUCTION IV-C-5 TECHNICAL SYNOPSIS IV-C-9 Coastal Zone Overview IV-C-9 Sub-Area Description and Land Use Plan IV-C-10 Shoreline and Coastal Resource Access IV-C-41 Public Recreational and Visitor Serving Commercial Facilities IV-C-52 Visual Resources IV-C-60 Historic and Cultural Resources IV-C-61 Water and Marine Resources IV-C-66 Environmentally Sensitive Habitats IV-C-70 Energy Facilities IV-C-74 Water, Sewer and Drainage Facilities IV-C-77 Hazards IV-C-82 ISSUES IV-C-94 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES IV-C-100 • IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS IV-C-131 GLOSSARY IV-C-145 APPENDICES IV-C-149 TABLES Table C- 1 Coastal Element Land Use Plan Land Use, Density And Overlay Schedule IV-C-26 Table C-2 Community District and Sub-area Schedule IV-C-31 Table C-3 Public Parking Opportunities IV-C-47 Table C-4 Coastal Zone Parks (Non-Beach) IV-C-53 Table C-5 Downtown Area Commercial Facilities IV-C-59 Table C-6 Implementation Matrix IV-C-143 • THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-1 Table of Contents , • FIGURES Figure C-1 Regional Location Map IV-C-3 Figure C-2 Huntington Beach Coastal Zone Boundary IV-C-4 Figure C-3 Existing Land Uses IV-C-18 Figure C-3a Existing Land Uses (Detail of Downtown) IV-C-19 Figure C-4 Coastal Zone Divisions IV-C-20 Figure C-5 Zone 1 IV-C-21 Figure C-6 Zone 2 IV-C-22 Figure C-7 Zone 3 IV-C-23 Figure C-8 Zone 4 IV-C-24 Figure C-9 Zone 5 IV-C-25 Figure C-10 Sub-area Map IV-C-40 Figure C-11 Existing Network of Arterial Streets And Highways IV-C-43 Figure C-12 Potential for 2010 Circulation Plan Of Arterial Highways I7V-C44 Figure C-13 Master Plan for Arterial Streets and Highways IV-C-45 Figure C-14 Trails IV-C-50 Figure C-15 Transit Service Routes IV-C-51 Figure C-16 Significant Recreational Resources IV-C-56 Figure C-17 Bluff Areas and Scenic Opportunities IV-C-63 • Figure C-18 Scenic Highways, Scenic Corridors and Landscape Corridors IV-C-64 Figure C-19 Historic and Cultural Resources IV-C-65 Figure C-20 Shoreline Structures IV-C-69 Figure C-21 Environmentally Sensitive Habitats IV-C-73 Figure C-22 Energy Facilities IV-C-76 Figure C-23 City and County Sewerage Facilities IV-C-80 Figure C-24 Drainage Channels and Pumping Stations IV-C-81 Figure C-25 Surface Geology IV-C-83 Figure C-26 Potentially Unstable Slope Areas IV-C-84 Figure C-27 Near Surface Water IV-C-85 Figure C-28 Newport Inglewood Fault Zone IV-C-86 Figure C-29 Liquefaction Potential I7V-C-87 Figure C-30 Moderate Tsunami Run Up Area IV-C-88 Figure C-31 Subsidence Areas IV-C-89 Figure C-32 Methane Overlay Districts IV-C-90 Figure C-33 Flood Plain Areas IV-C-91 Figure C-34 Expansive Soil Areas IV-C-92 Figure C-35 Operations Using Hazardous Materials IV-C-93 • THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-2 5 210 LOS ANGELES COUNTY 101 170 GLENDALE 134 � 210 PASADENA / 2 101 WEST LOS A ELES 10 COVINA - POMONA 10 60 INDUSTRY 57 605 DIAMOND BAR 71 / CHINO l HILLS 1 WHITTIER LOS ANGELESCOU_ DOWNEY ; ORANGECOUNTY 7 91 5 sREn 57 YORBA ` 1- \ REDONDO LINDA 91 BEACH LAKEWOOD / ANAHEIM LONG GARDEN BEACH GROVE 22 TUSTIN 5 55 A IRVINE 9C/�C HUNTINGTON EL 0 BEACH/ TORO c� I/ 2 NEWPORT BEACH REGIONAL W LOCATION ° s cc r1 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N-G3 a c O U 0 Q J Q Z Q cn m0 U w w /.�.�. z O J SEAL I/ I " WESTMINSTER BEACH ` x BOLSAI o _ 0 i a < EF1m < z I MC z o I � FADDEN 3 EDINGER I HEIL WARNER FOUNTAIN VALLEY SLATER 405 `Q9 TALBERT �'�9G� cn ELLIS 0 ,c z i 0 0 I.. �._ cc �.m_ 3 GARFIELD PACIFIC, P`F"° � , z YORKTOWN OCEAN ` 10`�i ADAMS INDIANAPOLIS ATLANTA 41,, "PER` " - HAMILTON BANNING 4. �I COSTA MESA Legend City Boundary Coastal Zone } COASTAL ZONE BOUNDARIES � ° °� 10 z ��� CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT MC-4 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS The California Coastal Act(California State Public Resources Code, Division 20, Sections 30000 et seq.)directs each local government lying wholly or partly within the Coastal Zone,as defined by the Coastal Act,to prepare a Local Coastal Program for its portion of the Coastal Zone. Local Coastal Programs are used to carry out the policies and requirements of the Coastal Act by local governments. Local Coastal Programs must be reviewed and certified by the California Coastal Commission before being implemented by a local government. Local Coastal Programs are divided into two components: 1.)A coastal element,and 2.)An implementation program. The coastal element must include a land use plan and clear, specific policies to be used by decision makers when reviewing coastal related issues and proposed development within a jurisdiction's Coastal Zone boundary. Implementation programs include zoning ordinances, zoning district maps, specific plans and other implementing actions that must conform with and carry out the goals and policies of the certified coastal element. INTRODUCTION Role and Purpose of the Coastal Element The purpose of the Huntington Beach Coastal Element is to meet the requirements of the Coastal Act and guide civic decisions regarding growth,development, enhancement and preservation of the City's Coastal Zone and its resources. Coastal Element Adoption Process The Huntington Beach Coastal Element was initially certified by the California Coastal Commission in 1985. Portions of the Element have been amended since,but no comprehensive updates have been undertaken until now. This Coastal Element represents a comprehensive update of the City's 1985 Coastal Element. The purpose of the update is to ensure consistency with the policies and format of the 1996 Huntington Beach General Plan and to incorporate revisions of the Coastal Act to date. The Huntington Beach Coastal Element update and adoption process involved the following sequence of tasks: 1. Background information,technical analysis and public input obtained during the 1996 Huntington Beach General Plan Update was used as the primary background information for the Coastal Element update. 2. The draft 1999 City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element was presented to the Planning Commission in a workshop format. 3. The draft 1999 City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element was circulated for a 30 day public review and comment period. 4. At the end of the 30 day review period,the draft 1999 Coastal Element was reviewed at public hearings before the Planning Commission who made recommendations to the City Council for final adoption. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-5 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT 5. The City Council reviewed the draft 1999 Coastal Element, along with Planning Commission recommendations, and took action to adopt the draft 1999 Coastal Element. 6. The City Council approved 1999 Coastal Element was forwarded to the California Coastal Commission for final certification. Coastal Element Organization This Coastal Element document is organized in the following manner, consistent with the other elements of the 1996 City of Huntington Beach General Plan. ■ Section I -Statutory Requirements • Section 2 -Introduction ■ Section 3 -Technical Synopsis • Section 4-Issues ■ Section 5 -Goals, Objectives and Policies Goals: A statement of the ultimate purpose of an effort. General in nature and not necessarily quantifiable. Objectives: A measurable goal. Policies: A specific statement guiding actions and implying clear commitment. • Section 6-Implementation Programs Implementation Programs: Denotes actions,procedures, or techniques that carry out the General Plan policy through implementing a standard. Each policy is linked to a specific action oriented implementing program. Implementation Matrix: Denotes the responsible agency,funding sources, and schedule for implementing the program. Relationship to Other Planning Documents General Plan The City of Huntington Beach General Plan is the fundamental policy document intended to guide development of the City over the next 20 years. It provides the framework for management and utilization of the City's physical,economic and human resources. General Plan policy addresses land use,the design/character of buildings and open spaces. It also addresses the conservation of existing housing and the provision of new dwelling units,the provision of supporting infrastructure and public services,the protection of environmental resources,the allocation of fiscal resources, and the protection of residents from natural and human-caused hazards. The General Plan is divided into chapters by subject matter. Each chapter contains THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV C-6 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT elements that address specific issue areas. The thirteen elements of the City of Huntington Beach General Plan include the following: ■ Land Use ■ Urban Design ■ Historic and Cultural Resources ■ Economic Development ■ Growth Management ■ Housing ■ Circulation • Public Facilities and Services ■ Recreation and Community Services ■ Utilities ■ Environmental Resources/Conservation ■ Air Quality ■ Coastal Prior to its implementation,the Coastal Element must be approved by the City Council then forwarded to the California Coastal Commission to be reviewed and"certified." For this reason, the Coastal Element has been prepared as a"stand alone"document. It is consistent with the format and policy content of the other elements of the General Plan. Local Coastal Program (LCP) A Local Coastal Program consists of two parts: 1.) A coastal element including policies and a land use plan,and 2.) An implementation program with zoning ordinances, zoning district maps and other implementing actions. The implementation portion of the LCP must be consistent with the goals and policies of the certified land use plan and must contain adequate measures to ensure their implementation. This document,the Coastal Element, constitutes Part 1 of 2 of the Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program. Zoning Ordinance The City's Zoning Ordinance is the primary implementing measure of the Coastal Element. It sets forth regulations regarding land use, development review processes,and development standards for the entire City. The Zoning Ordinance is the Implementation Program, or Part 2 of the City's Local Coastal Program. Specific Plans Specific plans are development regulation/zoning tools that may supplement or supersede the Zoning Ordinance in designated areas of the City. Specific plans allow for more customized development and design standards than conventional zoning provides. They are used in areas of the City where unique characteristics,features or issues exist,and where a comprehensive approach to planning,design and development is desired. The City's Coastal Zone includes six specific plan areas. These areas are indicated on the Coastal Element Land Use Map(Figures C- 5 through C-9)with an"—sp"overlay. The six areas are also listed below. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-7 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT • Downtown ■ Huntington Harbour Bay Club ■ Holly Seacliff(a portion of) ■ Seacliff ■ Magnolia/Pacific ■ Palm/Goldenwest(proposed) California Environmental Quality Act In accordance with section 15265 of the California Environmental Quality Act,the preparation and adoption of Local Coastal Programs are exempt from environmental review. This does not imply that development projects that are consistent with the adopted Coastal Element are exempt from environmental analysis. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-8 ` NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT TECHNICAL SYNOPSIS Coastal Zone Overview The Coastal Act establishes policies for coastal resource preservation and defines an area where the policies shall apply. That defined area is known as the"Coastal Zone." The Coastal Zone runs the length of the State's shoreline from its Oregon border south to the Mexican border. Huntington Beach is a shoreline community, a portion of which lies within the State's defined Coastal Zone. The City's Coastal Zone boundary runs from the northern City limit at Seal Beach, south nine miles to the Santa Ana River at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach boundary. It extends inland from the mean high tide line from 1,000 yards to over one mile in some areas. The Huntington Beach Coastal Zone encompasses approximately five square miles of land and water, or about seventeen percent of the total area of the City. The Huntington Beach Coastal Zone boundary is shown in Figure C-2. The Huntington Beach Coastal Zone includes a wide variety of land uses. Open shoreline,parks and recreational facilities,habitat areas,residential,commercial and industrial uses, as well as, energy and oil extraction facilities currently exist in the Coastal Zone. At the north end of the Coastal Zone is Huntington Harbour,a man-made residential marina with commercial centers and residences oriented toward the waterways. South of Huntington Harbour is the Bolsa Chica area which is presently undeveloped and unincorporated, but lies within the City's Sphere of Influence for potential future annexation. Further south,and adjacent to the Bolsa Chica, is a large undeveloped area of land,part of which is presently in oil production. The Seacliff residential development and golf course lie to the north. Next is the City's downtown area,which over the last ten years has been transformed through re-development into the primary activity node in the City for both residents and visitors. The downtown area includes,among other things,the Municipal Pier and Plaza,destination resort facilities, and a wide variety of visitor serving amenities and activities. At the south end of the Coastal Zone,a major electrical power plant dominates the surrounding shoreline,while nearby,a large sewage treatment facility processes waste from throughout the County. These facilities are near restored coastal wetlands that serve as habitats for numerous wildlife species, including the endangered California least tern and Belding's savanna sparrow. The following paragraphs describe,in more detail,the City's Coastal Zone;its existing land uses, proposed land use plan and coastal resources. For purposes of discussion,the Coastal Zone is divided into sub-zones. Figure C4 depicts the Coastal Zone and its five sub-areas. Figures C-5 through C-9 depict individual sub-areas and proposed land uses. Land use category definitions and listings of permitted uses and densities per land use category are provided in Table C-1. Section 4 provides an overview of the issues that must be addressed in the Coastal Zone to comply with Coastal Act policy. Section 5 provides specific policies that the City will follow in order to preserve and enhance its coastal resources and amenities,and Section 6 provides an overview of implementation actions and regulations to carry out the policies. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-9 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Sub-Area Descriptions and Land Use Plan Zone 1 —Huntington Harbour This area includes the City's Coastal Zone between Warner Avenue and the northeastern City limits. (Figure C-5.) Existing Land Uses . Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary) Huntington Harbour is an 860 acre residential,man-made marina that occupies the majority of this zone. The Huntington Harbour development is primarily residential with approximately 4,000 residential units, including single family homes, condominiums and apartments all oriented around the three mile network of navigable channels. Zone 1 also includes three commercial centers (one neighborhood serving and two visitor serving) with retail services, overnight accommodations and eating establishments. Public facilities include seven neighborhood parks,a fire station and three boat ramps. A private yacht club and a private racquet club are also located here. Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway) This portion of Zone 1,which includes Sunset Beach, does not lie within the City's corporate limits and is,therefore,not a part of this Coastal Element. Coastal Element Land Use Plan Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary) Zone 1 is primarily built out, consistent with Coastal Element Land Use Plan designations. The land uses permitted in this zone are summarized below and include residentiai, commercial and open space. This zone also includes Community District/Sub-areas 4A, 8A and 8B. The Community District and Sub-area Schedule shown in Table C-2 further defines permitted uses, density/intensity and design and development standards. No significant changes in permitted uses or land use designations from the 1985 Coastal Element have been made as a result of this Coastal Element update. Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway) The Coastal Element Land Use Plan does not address this area which is outside City limits. ZONE 1 —LAND USE DESIGNATIONS RESIDENTIAL RL 6.5, RL-7,RM-15, RMH-25,RH-30 COMMERCIAL CG-F1,CV-F2-d, CN-171 MIXED USE M-s PUBLIC P-OS-CR OPEN SPACE OS-P OS-W ZONE 1 —SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS Huntington Harbour Bay Club ZONE 1—GENERAL PLAN OVERLAYS 4A 8A 8B See Table C-1 for land use category definitions. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-10 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Zone 2—Bolsa Chica This area of the Coastal Zone extends between Warner Avenue to the City limits near the Huntington Beach Mesa bluffs. (Figure C-6.) Existing Land Uses Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary.) The majority of Zone 2,the Bolsa Chica, is located outside the City's corporate boundary,within the County of Orange. The area is in the City's Sphere of Influence for possible future annexation. Existing land uses in the Bolsa Chica area include vacant land,habitat preservation/wetland and oil production. Approximately 300 acres of residential area lie north of this area. Single family residential is the primary land use,with one three acre neighborhood park. The area between Warner Avenue and Los Patos Drive, west of the unincorporated area, includes approximately 27 acres of low density, single-family homes and two acres of medium density residences. A 44 acre area between Los Patos Drive and the Wintersburg Flood Control Channel is vacant and includes a small section of the Bolsa Chica bluffs. Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway.) This area consists of the Bolsa Chica State Park Beach. The State Park includes open shoreline, parking facilities,restroom facilities and snack facilities. Coastal Element Land Use Plan Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary.) The Coastal Element does not present a land use plan for the Bolsa Chica. The land area north of the Bolsa Chica, within the City's corporate and Coastal Zone boundaries, is built out consistent with its Coastal Element designation of low density residential. The area west of the Bolsa Chica is also developed consistent with the Coastal Element Land Use designation of low density residential. The vacant 44 acre area next to the Wintersburg Flood Control Channel retains its existing designation as an"Area of Deferred Certification." Prior to development of the site, an amendment to the City's Local Coastal Program will be required, subject to Coastal Commission approval. Portions of this zone are included in the Community District/Sub-area Schedule as sub- areas 4G and 4J. No significant changes in permitted uses or land use designation from the 1985 Coastal Element, as amended, have been made in this zone as a result of this Coastal Element update. Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway.) The land within this area is designated as OS-S,Open Space-Shoreline with a 4J Design District Overlay. ZONE 2—LAND USE DESIGNATIONS RESIDENTIAL RL-7 OPEN SPACE OS-P,OS-S PUBLIC P "White Hole" Area of Deferred Certification ZONE 2—SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS None ZONE 2—GENERAL PLAN OVERLAYS 4G Q See Table C-1 for land use category definitions. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-11 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Zone 3—Eastern Bolsa Chica Boundary to Goldenwest This area of the Coastal Zone extends from the City-County boundary near the Huntington Beach Mesa bluffs, south to Goldenwest Street. (Figure C-7.) Existing Land Uses Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary.) This sub-area includes one of the largest undeveloped areas in the Coastal Zone. The area consists of 150 contiguous acres bounded by Pacific Coast Highway to the south,Goldenwest Street to the east, Seapoint Avenue to the west, and Palm Avenue to the north. A four acre portion of the site also lies east of Seapoint Avenue. Of the 150 acres, 56 acres are presently owned by the PLC Land Company and 94 acres are owned by Aera Energy LLC. Previous oil and gas extraction activities on the 56 acre,PLC owned property have been abandoned and the site is presently vacant. The 94-acre area owned by Aera Energy LLC houses active oil and gas extraction facilities,including 126 oil wells, 55 above ground storage tanks,above and in ground pipelines, oil separation and related facilities, a gas plant and gas flare unit,two power substations and office facilities. On-site facilities extract oil and gas from onshore bases and State tidelands leases (offshore). Treated crude oil is stored at the facility and transferred off-site via pipeline. Treated natural gas is transferred to Southern California Gas Company via pipeline. According to the property owner,the extraction and processing activities are anticipated to remain in operation on the site another ten to twenty years. Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway.) This area includes the Bolsa Chica State Park Beach. The State Park includes open shoreline, parking facilities, restroom facilities and snack facilities. Coastal Element Land Use Plan Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary.) The Coastal Element Land Use Plan designates the vacant 150 acre site for Mixed Use-Horizontal with a 0.5 floor area ratio, and a maximum residential density of 30 units per acre at sites within the project area for an overall maximum density of 15 dwelling units per acre. The site has a—sp suffix land use designation. The—sp suffix requires that a specific plan(s)be adopted prior to future development. The site is also designated as area 4B in the Coastal Element Community District and Sub-Area Schedule(Table C-2). Due to the site's large size and unique location, Coastal Element policy requires that a conceptual master plan of development be prepared for the entire site,prior to,or concurrent with individual specific plans. The purpose of the conceptual master plan is to ensure that ultimate development of the site is cohesive and compatible. Subsequent specific plans for the site are to be consistent with the conceptual master plan. The purpose of the specific plan(s)will be to define project level development parameters consistent with the adopted conceptual master plan. Future specific plans are intended to replace existing zoning on the site. Existing oil production facilities are permitted to continue. However,the Coastal Element Land Use Plan provides for an ultimate change in use on the site from oil production to mixed use, including residential, commercial, open space and civic/recreational uses. The 1985 Coastal Element designated the 56 acre PLC Land Company owned property as Medium Density Residential. In the absence of other limiting factors, the Medium Density Residential land use designation would have accommodated up to 15 dwelling units per gross acre, or 840 units on the 56 acres (15 dwelling units x 56 acres). The 1985 Coastal Element THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-12 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Sdesignated the 94 acre portion of the project site as Resource Production with Visitor Serving Overlays at each end of the property along Pacific Coast Highway. The Resource Production land use designation was intended to accommodate existing coastal-dependent oil activities. Permitted uses within this land use category included oil wells, injection equipment, separation and treatment facilities, storage tanks, transmission lines, equipment storage and maintenance yards, and administrative offices. The Visitor Serving Overlay indicated that visitor-serving nodes in the vicinity of Pacific Coast Highway and Goldenwest Street and Pacific Coast Highway and Seapoint Avenue were desired for the site. Permitted uses in the 1985 Coastal Element Visitor Serving land use category included hotels, motels, restaurants, theaters, museums, specialty and beach related retail, and service uses. Office and residential uses were conditionally permitted if visitor serving uses were either provided prior to other development, or assured as part of the development through a binding agreement. The 1985 Coastal Element did not dictate land uses for the area located between the two visitor serving nodes. This was due to the fact that the recycling of on-site oil production activities was expected to occur for at least 20 years (beyond 1985). The land use plan proposed for the 150 acre site in the 1999 City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element is consistent with the 1985 Coastal Element permitted uses. Recognizing the unique opportunities that such a large undeveloped area offers, the 1999 Coastal Element provides greater clarity and guidance with regard to desired land uses and development parameters than did the 1985 Coastal Element. The 1999 Coastal Element provides clarity and direction through its clearly stated policies and programs; Coastal Element Land Use Map(Figure C-7) and accompanying Coastal Element Land Use Plan Land Use, Density and Overlay Schedule (Table C-1), and application of the Coastal Element Community District and Sub Area Map and Schedule (figure C-10 and Table C-2). Implementation of the 1999 Coastal Element Land Use Plan for this site will be achieved through a required master plan of conceptual development and specific plan(s). These regulatory documents, along with the Coastal Element, will help to ensure that the coastal resources in this area are not negatively impacted. A conceptual master plan of development(the draft Seacliff Promenade Conceptual Master Plan)and specific plan(the draft Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan)for the 150 acre site is presently under review. Development alternatives under consideration include a maximum of 500 dwelling units(340 fewer than the 840 dwelling units permitted by the 1985 Coastal Element)and a 3.5 acre public park to be located on the PLC owned portion of the site in the near term, and a mixture of visitor serving commercial, open space and civic uses to ultimately be located within the Aera owned portion of the site when it recycles from its existing resource production uses. The proposed land uses are consistent with those established in this document. Proposed densities are limited by the density schedule contained herein, as well as, a maximum vehicle trip generation budget established through traffic modeling. The conceptual master plan of development and specific plan are subject to Coastal Commission approval prior to implementation. Adoption of a conceptual master plan and specific plan is anticipated to occur in year 2000. The Coastal Element Land Use Plan for the remainder of Zone 3 designates the vacant bluff at the eastern edge of the Bolsa Chica as open space. It is intended to accommodate the proposed Harriett M.Wieder Regional Park. The private golf course area and neighborhood park are also designated as open space. The residential portion is designated as low,medium, medium high and high density residential, consistent with existing development. No significant changes in THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-13 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT permitted uses or land use designation from the 1985 Coastal Element have been made to these areas as a result of this Coastal Element update. Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway) The entire land area is designated as OS-S, Open Space-Shoreline. ZONE 3—LAND USE DESIGNATIONS RESIDENTIAL RL-4,RL-7,RM-15,RMH- 25,RH-30 MIXED USE MH-F2/30 AVG.15 -s OPEN SPACE OS-P, OS-S, OS-CR ZONE 3—SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS Holly Seacliff Specific Plan, Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan ZONE 3—GENERAL PLAN OVERLAYS 4B,4J See Table C-1 for land use category definitions. Zone 4—Downtown This portion of the Coastal Zone extends from Goldenwest Street south to Beach Boulevard. (Figure C-8.) Existing Land Uses Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone bounda7.) Zone 4 is known as the City's "Downtown." Existing land uses include recreational beach amenities, single and multi-family residential uses,and a rich variety of visitor serving commercial facilities that serve to make the area the primary activity node for visitors to the Coastal Zone. Within the Downtown area,project areas,with their own distinctive character and purpose,have been developed. Significant commercial project areas include Main Street,the Waterfront Development and a site known as"31 acres." Many of the commercial areas also integrate housing. However,the"Old Town"and "Town Lot"areas are the primary residential nodes in this area. Main Street Main Street runs north south from Pacific Coast Highway to Palm Avenue within the Coastal Zone. The Main Street"core area,"where development is most concentrated, lies between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Street. With the head of Main Street leading directly into the Municipal Pier, Main Street itself serves as an extension of the Pier for Coastal Zone visitors. Main Street and its environs have been developed as a mixed use,pedestrian oriented district, with visitor-serving commercial uses, integrated housing and upper story office uses. The Waterfront The Waterfront development area encompasses approximately 44 acres located at the northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard. The site presently includes a high rise hotel with ballroom and conference facilities. Planned uses for the remaining undeveloped portion include additional luxury hotel accommodations, conference facilities, specialty retail, spa facilities and a residential component. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-14 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT 31 Acres The"31 Acres"site is bounded by Pacific Coast Highway and Atlanta Street to the north, and Huntington and First Street to the east and west. This site is presently vacant but is planned for development with visitor serving commercial and high density residential uses. Oldtown The area inland from Lake Street and Atlanta Avenue is known as the Oldtown section of the City. This area is developed with a mix of single and multi-family residential uses. Townlot This area comprises approximately 17 blocks north of Walnut Avenue,east of Goldenwest Street, west of Sixth Street and south of Palm Avenue. Existing land uses in the area are primarily residential. Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway) The seaward portion of this zone includes a high density residential development located northeast of the Pier on the sandy beach area. Also included in this sub-area are the Municipal Pier with restaurant uses and recreational fishing opportunities;the Pier Plaza located at the base of the Pier with public open space,an amphitheater and palm court; restaurant uses at the southwest base of the Pier, and Huntington Beach City Beach. The Municipal Pier The City's Municipal Pier is located at the intersection of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway and serves as the focal point of the City's Coastal Zone. The Pier,which was re-built and opened in 1992, is 1,856 feet long, 30 feet wide and 38 feet above the mean low watei level. It is constructed of reinforced concrete. It includes a variety of visitor serving and recreational amenities, including a restaurant,community access booth, lifeguard tower, restrooms and observation and recreational fishing platforms. Visitors can use the Pier to sight see, stroll, fish and/or dine. Proposed enhancements include a funicular/trolly system to transport pedestrians from the Plaza area to the end of the Pier and back. COASTAL ELEMENT POLICY RESTRICTS THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS ON THE PIER TO NO MORE THAN 2 STORIES/35 FEET AND REQUIRES THAT THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE PIER BE RETAINED FOR PUBLIC ACCESS. Pier Plaza The Main Pier Plaza is located at the base of the Municipal Pier. It consists of more than eight acres of public space. The public plaza includes a palm court,a 230 seat amphitheater,a spectator area,accessways to the beach and lawn,restrooms and concessions,bicycle parking facilities and automobile parking. It also includes 18,000 square feet of visitor serving commercial uses(restaurants). Pier Plaza was designed as a community focal area where public speaking forums, surfing competitions,foot races,outdoor concerts and similar events are held. Coastal Element Land Use Plan Designations Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary.) Coastal Element land use designations for the inland portion of this sub-area include mixed use and medium and high density residential. The majority of the sub-area is covered by a specific plan overlay(The Downtown Specific Plan). The Main Street core is subject to the"pedestrian THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-15 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT overlay"provisions in addition to the Downtown Specific Plan. Portions of the Community District and Sub-area Schedule apply to the area as well. (See Figure C-10 and Table C-2.) No significant changes in permitted uses or land use designations from the 1985 Coastal Element have been made in this sub-area as a result of this Coastal Element update. Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway) The shoreline area, including the site that currently houses residential development, is designated as open space. The Municipal Pier and the area southwest of its base are designated for visitor serving commercial uses. With the exception of the residential use, development in the area is consistent with the Coastal Element Land Use Plan. ZONE 4—LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND GENERAL PLAN OVERLAYS OLDTOWN OS-P,RMH-25-d Design District 3B TOWNLOT RH-30-d-sp, MV-178-d-sp Design Districts 3A, C and D Downtown Specific Plan WATERFRONT CV-F7-sp,RH-30-sp Design District 4d RM-15 Downtown Specific Plan MAIN MH-F4/30-sp-pd,MV-F 12- STREET/ENVIRONS sp-pd, P,M-F11/25-sp-pd;' MV-F6/25-sp-pd Design Districts IA,B,C,D Downtown Specific Plan 31 ACRES RH-30-sp,CV-F7-sp Design District 4C,I Downtown Specific Plan PIER AND SHORELINE CV-d, OS-S Design Districts 2,Q Downtown Specific Plan See Table C-I for land use category definitions. Zone 5—Beach Boulevard to the Santa Ana River This area of the Coastal Zone encompasses approximately 611 acres between Beach Boulevard and the Santa Ana River. (Figure C-9.) Existing Land Uses Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary) Existing land uses within Zone 5 are extremely diverse and include environmentally sensitive habitat areas with restored wetlands. Nearby are oil production facilities,a regionally serving electric generating plant,a regionally serving sewage treatment plant,a toxic waste site included on the State Superfund list,a mobile home park and single family residences. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-16 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway.) The seaward portion of this Zone consists entirely of the Huntington State Beach Park, including parking facilities, restrooms, snack bars and the California least tern nesting sanctuary adjacent to the Santa Ana River outlet. Coastal Element Land Use Plan Designations Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary) Permitted land uses for the inland portion of Zone 5 include open space-conservation, industrial/public uses, visitor serving commercial and medium density residential uses. The site located at the corner of Hamilton and Magnolia(which contains toxic waste and is presently on the State Superf ind cleanup list)is subject to a specific plan overlay and development agreement. In addition, portions of Zone 5 are included in the Community District and Sub-area Schedule. Coastal Element policy provides for the electrical generating and sewage treatment plants to continue,the preservation and enhancement of the open space conservation areas that house wetlands and the nesting sanctuary,and the eventual development of visitor serving commercial on Pacific Coast Highway. All other existing uses are anticipated to remain, consistent with the Coastal Element Land Use Plan. Given its environmentally sensitive characteristics, land use planning for Zone 5 has been the subject of much study and debate over the years. In 1987, the City submitted a land use plan for Zone 5, then known as the "White Hole" to the Coastal Commission. The land use plan was certified by the Coastal Commission and made a part of the 1985 Coastal Element. That land use plan stands today, and is reflected in this Coastal Element update, with revised nomenclature, but consistent permitted uses. No significant changes in permitted uses or land use designations from the 1985 Coastal Element have been made as a result of this Coastal Element update. Further, this Coastal Element update is consistent with the existing zoning designations for this site and no amendments to the existing zoning designations are anticipated as a result of this Coastal Element update. Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway.) The entire area seaward of Pacific Coast Highway is designated as Open Space-Shoreline with a 4J Design District overlay. Existing uses are consistent with the Coastal Element Land Use designations. 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� o�t CATEGORY .,ir�aL RESIDENTIAL Residential Low Single family residential units,clustered zero-lot line developments,and RL) " rann "flats Residential Single family residential units, duplexes,townhomes,and garden Medium(RM) apartments Residential Townhomes,garden apartments, apartment"flats " Medium High (RMH) Residential Iiigh Townhomes,garden apartments and apartments COMMERCIAL Commercial Small-scale retail commercial,professional offices,eating and drinking Neighborhood(CN) establishments,household goods,food sales,drug stores,personal services, cultural facilities, institutional,health,government offices and similar uses Generally, individual establishments should not exceed 10,000 square feet If permitted,their frontage should be designed to convey the visual character of small storefronts Commercial Retail commercial,professional offices,eating and drinking General(CG) establishments,household goods,food sales,drugstores,building materials and supplies,personal services, recreational commercial,overnight accommodations,cultural facilities,government offices,educational, health,institutional and similar uses Commercial Visitor Hotels/motels,restaurants,recreation-related retail sales, cultural uses (CV) (e g,museums)and similar uses oriented to coastal and other visitors to the City INDUSTRIAL Industrial(I) Light manufacturing,research and development,warehousing,business parks and professional offices,supporting retail,financial,restaurants and similar uses Warehouse and sales outlets PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL Public(P) Governmental administrative and related facilities,such as public utilities, schools,public parking lots, infrastructure religious and similar uses THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-26 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COASTAL ELEMENT LAND USE PLAN LAND USE,DENSITY AND OVERLAY SCHEDULE TABLE C-1 (Continued) ,LAND USE: TYPICAL-PERMITTED USES a MIXED USE Mixed Use(M) Single Uses containing Commercial Neighborhood(CN),or commercial General(CG)or Residential uses as listed above ■ Mixed use areas that may include Vertically Integrated Housing(MV) or Horizontally Integrated Housing(MH)uses,townhomes,garden apartments,and mid-/high-nse apartments,Neighborhood(CN)and Commercial General(CG)uses ■ The exact density, location and mix of uses in this category is intended to be governed by a Specific Plan("-sp")to allow greater design flexibility and to address the uniqueness of a particular area Mixed Use- ■ Single use structures containing Neighborhood(CN)and Commercial Vertically General(CG)uses as listed above Integrated Housing ■ Mixed use structures incorporating residential units on the second floor (MV) and/or rear of commercial uses,with restrictions on the types of commercial uses to ensure compatibility with the housing Mixed Use— ■ Single use structures containing Neighborhood(CN)and Commercial Horizontally General(CG)uses as listed above Integrated Housing. ■ Visitor serving commercial uses (as permitted by Commercial (MI) Visitor("CV")land use category. ■ Multi-family residential, including townhomes,garden apartments,and mid-/high-nse apartments ■ (Each use is limited to a portion of the total designated site,as prescribed by policyin the element OPEN SPACE Parks(OS-P) Public parks and recreational facilities Shoreline(OS-S) Publicly owned coastal beaches Ancillary buildings may be permitted, such as food stands and recreation equipment rentals,as determined by City review and approval Commercial Publicly or privately owned commercial recreation facilities such as golf Recreation(OS- courses CR) Conservation Properties to be retained for environmental resource conservation and (OS-C) management purposes(e g,wetlands and ESHA protection) Ancillary buildings,such as maintenance equipment storage,may be permitted, as determined by City review and approval, CONSISTENT WITH COASTAL ACT PROVISIONS SECTIONS 30233 and 30240). Water Recreation Lakes and other water bodies used for recreational purposes, such as (OS w) boating, swimming,and water skim THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-27 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COASTAL ELEMENT LAND USE PLAN LAND USE,DENSITY AND OVERLAY SCHEDULE TABLE C-1 (continued) DENSITY MAXIMUM PERMITTED DENSITY/INTENSITY CATEGORY Residential Residential densities indicate the maximum density which may be permitted on a site. The actual development density may be reduced to account for site conditions and constraints. 4.0 Maximum of 4.0 dwelling units per net acre. 7.0 Maximum of 7.0 dwelling units per net acre. 15 Maximum of 15 dwelling units per net acre. 25 Maximum of 25 dwelling units per net acre. >30 Greater than 30 dwelling units per net acre. Commercial and Commercial and industrial intensities indicate the maximum floor area ratio Industrial (FAR)which may be permitted on a site. The actual development intensity may be reduced to account for site conditions and constraints. FAR represents the total building area(floor space,excluding basements, balconies,and stair bulkheads)on a lot divided by the total area of the lot. (Note: commercial FARs exceeding 0.4 normally necessitate subterranean or subterranean parking to provide adequate space to meet code required parking.) -F1 Maximum floor area ratio of 0.35 -F2 Maximum floor area ratio of 0.5 -F2A Maximum floor area ratio of 0.75 -F3 Maximum floor area ratio of 1.0 -F4 Maximum floor area ratio of 1.25 -F5 Maximum floor area ratio of 1.5 -F6 Maximum floor area ratio of 2.0 -F7 Maximum floor area ratio of 3.0 THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-28 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COASTAL ELEMENT LAND USE PLAN LAND USE,DENSITY AND OVERLAY SCHEDULE TABLE C-1 (continued) DENSITY OR= ' MAXIMUM`PERMITTED-DEN /INTEN SIT SITY s �. CATEG `' W lam . Mixed Use- The intensities/densities of structures vertically-integrating housing and Vertical commercial uses shall be determined by a combination of FAR and units Integration per net acre. Each Mixed Use site shall be limited by a total building area FAR,a commercial area FAR,and a residential density. The cumulative total of commercial area FAR and residential density cannot exceed the total building area FAR. -F8 Maximum total building area floor area ratio of 1.5, commercial FAR of 0.35 and 25 units per net acre. -F9 Maximum total building area floor area ratio of 1.5, commercial FAR of 0.5 and 25 units per net acre. -F10 Maximum total building area floor area ratio of 1.5; structure may be fully developed with commercial uses,or combined with housing at a maximum density of 25 units per net acre. -F 11 Maximum total building area floor area ratio of 2.0; structure may be fully developed with commercial uses,or combined with housing at a maximum density of 25 units per net acre. -F12 Maximum total building area floor area ratio of 3.0 structure may be fully developed with commercial uses,or combined with housing at a maximum densi of 30 units per net acre. -F 13 Maximum total building area floor area ratio of 1.5; structure may be fully developed with commercial uses,or combined with housing at a maximum density of 15 units per net acre. Mixed Use- The densities/intensities of commercial and residential uses are indicated by Horizontal a FAR for the commercial portion of the site and units per acre for the Integration residential portion of the site. Site areas allocated for each use are specified in the policies contained in this element. Maximum floor area ratio and units per net acre as indicated for each zone on the Coastal Element Land Use Plan. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-29 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COASTAL ELEMENT LAND USE PLAN LAND USE,DENSITY AND OVERLAY SCHEDULE TABLE C-1 (continued) OVERLAY _ CHARACTERISTICS/REOUIREMENTS CATEGORY,.:--- Specific — _ Plan—sp Permits underlying land uses and requires that a Specific or Development 4 plan be formulated for large scale, mixed-use multi-phased development projects which provides greater specificity for land use and infrastructure plans,design and development standards and phasing/implementation. Pedestrian District Permits underlying land uses and requires conformance to land use -pd (restrictions on non-pedestrian active uses)and design standards(e.g., siting of building frontages)to ensure high levels of pedestrian activity along the street frontage. Historic District Permits re-use of existing historic structures for the underlying land uses. -h Residential Mobile Permits the density of a mobile home park,located within a residential low Home Park—rmp density designation,to exceed the underlying density of seven(7)units per acre. The maximum density of the mobile home park shall not exceed the existing density of the mobile home park. Mixed Use—mu Permits the development of residential uses in conjunction with the underlying commercial designation. The overlay permits the development of horizontally or vertically integrated mixed use projects. The design and density for a mixed use project shall be as shown on the Coastal Element Land Use Map and this table. If a mixed use project is not proposed,then the density of the underlying commercial designation shall be utilized. Special Design Permits underlying land uses in accordance with special design standards. Standards—d THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-30 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE TABLE C-2 Subarea Characteristic Standards and Principles 1 Area wide Maintain the City's downtown as a principal focal point of community Downtown Functional Role identity, containing a mix of community-serving and visitor-serving (cumulative) commercial uses, housing, and cultural facilities. Development should achieve a pedestrian-oriented,`village-like"environment that physically and visually relates to the adjacent shoreline. 1A Permitted Uses Category: Mixed Use-Vertical Integration of Housing("MV") Main Street/ Uses permitted by the"CG"and"CV" land use categories), shared parking PCH"Core" facilities, and mixed-use structures vertically-integrating housing with commercial uses. Density/Intensity Category: "-1712" • Height: three(3)stories for buildings occupying less than a full block; four(4)stories for full block structures Design and Categories: Specific Plan("-sp")and Pedestrian District("-pd") Development • Requires the preparation of a Spec Plan. • Development must be designed and sited to establish a pedestrian-oriented character. • Maintain and expand streetscape amenities. • Establish an unified architectural character and highly articulated facades. • Require vertical setbacks of upper stories. • Emphasize design elements that maintain viewsheds of the shoreline and Pier. • Encourage the preservation of historical structures. • Establish linkages (walkways) to adjacent streets; providing connectivity of public open spaces and plazas. 1B Permitted Uses Category: Mixed Use-Vertical Integration of Housing("MV") Main Street/ Same uses as Subarea IA. Olive"Core" Density/Intensity Category: "-F6/25" • Height: three(3)stories for buildings occupying less than a full block; four(4)stories for full block structures Design and Categories: Specific Plan ("-sp") and Pedestrian District ("-pd") Same as Develo ment Subarea 1,except standard for shoreline viewshed. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-31 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITYCT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE TABLE C-2(continued) Subarea Characteristic Standards and Principles 11C Permitted Uses Category: Mixed Use-Horizontal Integration of Housing("MH") Abutting Professional offices, supporting retail commercial, restaurants, cultural, and Downtown civic(as permitted in"CO"land use category)shared parking facilities,and "Core" free-standing multi-family residential. Density/Intensity Category: "-174/30" • Height: three(3)stories Design and Categories: Specific Plan("-sp")and Pedestrian District("-pd") Development • Requires the preparation of a Specific Plan. • Buildings should be sited and designed to facilitate pedestrian activity. • Establish an unified architectural character and highly articulated facades. • Require vertical setbacks above the second story. • Require that the scale and massing of structures be consistent with the downtown character and as a transition to adjacent residential neighborhoods. • Provide linkages with the Main Street/PCH "cores" (Subareas IA and 113) 1D Permitted Uses Category: Mixed Use("M") Main Street, Uses permitted in Commercial General ("CG") and Commercial North of Neighborhood ("CN') land use categories, cultural and civic, mixed use Orange structures vertically-integrating housing and commercial, and free-standing multi-family housing. Uses that conflict with residential units should be excluded Density/Intensity Category: "-Fll/25' • Height: three(3)stories for buildings occupying less than a full block; four(4)stories for full block structures Design and Same as Subarea 1C Development THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-32 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE TABLE C-2 (continued) Subarea Characteristic Standards and Principles 2 Functional Role Maintain the Huntington Beach Pier and adjacent properties for Pier beach-related recreational purposes,emphasizing its identity as a coastal and cultural amenity. Permitted Uses Category: Commercial Visitor("CV") Visitor-serving commercial (surf, bicycle and skate rentals, bait and tackle shops, etc.), restaurants!cafes, beach-related cultural facilities, and parking lots. Density/Intensity . Pier: limit development to be compatible with the recreational role of the Pier 0 Shoreline: limit development to the existing Maxwell's building "footprint" • Height: two 2 stories;MAXIMUM 35 FEET Design and Category: Spec Plan("-sp")and Special Design District("-d") Development • Design structures to reflect its beachfront location. • Establish a unifying architectural character for all structures. • Maintain public view of the ocean. • MAINTAIN PUBLIC ACCESS AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE PIER • Emphasize the Huntington Beach Pier as a community landmark. • Facilitate pedestrian access. ,1 0 • Link the Pier to the Main Street Downtown"Core"(Subarea I A). 3 Area wide Maintain the"Old Town"residential area as a distinct neighborhood of the "Old Town" Functional Role City,incorporating local-serving commercial and community"focal" points to enhance its"village" character. The single family character of the small lot subdivisions shall be maintained 3A Permitted Uses Category: Residential High("RH") PCH Frontage Density Category: "-30" Design and Category: Specific Plan("-sp") Development • Design multi-family units to convey the visual character of single family units and incorporate extensive mass and facade modulation and articulation. • Site and design development to maintain public views of the coast from public places. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-33 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE TABLE C-2 (continued) Subarea Characteristic Standards and Principles 311 Permitted Uses Category: Residential Medium High("RMH") Town Lots Density Category: "-25" Design and • Incorporate front yard setbacks to maintain the existing residential Development neighborhood character. • Site and design development to maintain public views of the coast from public places. 3C Permitted Uses Category: Mixed Use-Vertical Integration of Housing("MV') PCH Nodes Visitor-serving commercial uses permitted by the Commercial Visitor ("CV") land use category, excluding uses that may adversely impact character of surrounding residential, and mixed-use structures vertically-integrating housing with commercial. Density/Intensity Category: "-F8" • Height: three(3)stories Design and Category: Specific Plan("-sp") Development • Design structures to achieve a consistent visual character and be compatible with adjacent residential units in scale and mass. • Require structures to be sited along tht::PCH frontage, with parking to the rear,sides,or within structures. • Site and design development to maintain public views of the coast from public places. 3D Permitted Uses Category: Commercial Neighborhood("CN') Density/Intensity Category: "-Fl" • Height: two(2)stories Design and Category: Special Design District Development • Design structures to be visually consistent and compatible with adjacent residential units. • Design and site structures to achieve a"village"character. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN I V-C-34 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE TABLE C-2(continued) Subarea Characteristic Standards and Principles 4 Area wide Preserve and enhance the recreational character of the Pacific Coast PCH Coastal Functional Role Highway coastal corridor by the expansion of visitor-serving uses and Corridor maintenance of open spaces and recreational opportunities. Establish distinct commercial nodes, residential communities, and open spaces along its length 4A Permitted Uses Category: Commercial Visitor("CV") Peter's Landing Density/Intensity Category: "-F2" • Height: three(3)stories Design and Category: Special Design District("-d") Development • Promote the revitalization and enhancement of the Peter's Landing commercial center. • Establish a unified"village"character,using consistent architecture and highly articulated facades and building masses. • Establish a pedestrian character. • Provide pedestrian linkages with surrounding residential areas, where feasible. • Establish swell-defined entry from PCH. • Physically and visually link develollihent to Huntington Harbour's waterways and PCH. • Incorporate measures to mitigate the noise impacts of vehicular use of PCH. • Incorporate elements to ensure compatibility with surrounding residential areas. 4B Permitted Uses Category: Mixed Use-Horizontal Integration of Housing(MH) Existing Oil • Residential Medium High("RMH") Property • Single and multi-family residential (Continued on • Visitor serving commercial (as permitted by Commercial Visitor next page) ["CV"]land use category) • Parks,golf courses,and other recreational amenities • Open spaces • Continued Oil Production Density/Intensity Category:"F2-30" • Height: four(4)stories • Average Density: 15 units per acre THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-35 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE TABLE C-2(continued) I Subarea Characteristic Standards and Principles 413 Design and Category: Specific Plan("-W) Existing Oil Development • Requires the preparation of and development in conformance with a Property Conceptual Master Plan of Development and Specific Plan. (Cont.) • The preparation of a Spec Plan may be phased in conformance with the conceptual Master Plan. • Establish a cohesive, integrated residential development in accordance with the policies and principles stipulated for "New Residential Subdivisions" (Policies LU 9.3.1 and LU 9.3.4). • Allow for the clustering of mixed density residential units and integrated commercial sites. • Require variation in building heights from two (2)to four(4) stories to promote visual interest and ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses. • Commercial development shall be prohibited along the Palm Avenue frontage. • Residential development along Palm Avenue shall be compatible in size, scale, height,type, and massing with existing development on the north side of Palm Avenue. • Visitor Serving Commercial development shall be oriented along the Pacific Coast Highway frontage. • Minimize vehicular access points onto arterial streets and highways including Palm Avenue, Golden Wes[Street, Pacific Coast Highway, and Seapoint Street. • Open space and neighborhood parks, which may be private, shall be provided on site. 4C Permitted Uses Category: Commercial Visitor("CV") PCH/First Visitor-serving and community-serving commercial uses, restaurants, (Lake)Street entertainment,and other uses(as permitted by the"CV" and"CG"land use categories) Density/Intensity Category: "-FT' • Height: eight(8)stories Design and Category: Specific Plan("-sp") Development • Establish a unified`village"character,using consistent architecture and highly articulated facades and building masses. • Require vertical setbacks of strictures above the second floor. • Incorporate pedestrian walkways, plazas, and other common open spaces for public activity. • Provide pedestrian linkages with surrounding residential and commercial areas. • Establish a well-defined entry from PCH. • Maintain views of the shoreline and ocean. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-36 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE TABLE C-2 (continued) Subarea Characteristic Standards and Principles 4D Permitted Uses Category: Commercial Visitor("CV") Waterfront Hotels/motcls and supporting visitor-serving commercial uses(in accordance with Development Agreement) Density/Intensity Category: "-FT' • Hotel/motel rooms: 1,690 • Commercial: 75,000 square feet Design and Category: Specific Plan("-sp") Development As defined by the adopted Development Agreement. 4E Permitted Uses Category: Open Space Conservation ("OS-C"), uses permitted by the PCH/Beach Commercial Visitor ("CV") land use category, and free-standing Northeast multi-family housing("RM"). (Please refer to the Land Use Map for the exact boundaries of each land use designation.) Density/Intensity Category: For RM designations, 15 units per acre • For CV designations,F2 • Height: three(3)stories Design and Category: _ lie Development • Establish a major streetscape element to identify the Beach Boulevard-PCH intersection. • Site,design,and limit the scale and mass of development,as necessary, to protect wetlands. • Maintain visual compatibility with the downtown. • Incorporate onsite recreational amenities for residents. • Minimize access to and from PCH, providing an internal roadway system. • Incorporate extensive landscape and streetscape. 4F Permitted Uses Category: Conservation("OS-C") Wetlands . Wetlands conservation. 4G Permitted Uses Category: Public("P")and Conservation("OS-C") Edison Plant • Wetlands conservation. • Utility uses. Design and In accordance with Policy LU 13.1.8. Development 4H Permitted Uses Category: Conservation("OS-C") Brookhurst- Wetlands conservation. Magnolia THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-37 gil NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE TABLE C-2 (continued) Subarea I Characteristic Standards and Principles 4I Permitted Uses Category: Residential High("RH") Atlanta-First Multi-family residential,parks and other recreational amenities, schools,and (Lake)Street open spaces. Density/Intensity Category: "-30" • Height: four(4)stories Design and Category: Specific Plan("-sp") Development • Requires the preparation and conformance to a spec or master plan. • Establish a cohesive, integrated residential development in accordance with the policies and principles stipulated for "New Residential Subdivisions"(Policies 9.3.1-9.3.4). • Allow for the clustering of mixed density residential units and integrated commercial sites. • Require variation in building heights from two (2)to four(4) stories to promote visual interest and ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses. 4J Permitted Uses Category: Shoreline("OS-S") Beach • Coastal and recreational uses. Design and In accordance with Policy LU 14.1.3. Development 8 Area wide Maintain and establish commercial centers to serve surrounding residential Commercial Functional Role neighborhoods and the greater community. Nodes 8A Permitted Uses Category: Commercial General("CG") Community • Commercial uses permitted by the"CG"land use category. Commercial Density/Intensity Category: "-Fl" • Height: two(2)stories Design and Design to achieve a high level of quality in conformance with Policy LU Development 10.1.4.and Policy LU 10.1.12 8B Permitted Uses Category: Commercial Neighborhood("CN") Neigh- Commercial uses permitted by the"CN"land use category. borhood Commercial Density/Intensity Category: "-Fl" • Height: two(2)stories Design and Design to achieve a high level of quality in conformance with Policy LU Development 10.1. 10 THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-38 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE TABLE C-2(continued) Subarea Characteristic Standards and Principles 9 Area wide Ensure the development of industrial uses to provide employment for the Industrial Functional Role City's residents and contribute revenue for the City's services._ 9F Permitted Uses Category:Industrial("I") Newland Uses permitted by the"I"land use category. Hamilton Industrial Density/Intensity Category: "42"on the northern portion of the area only. • Height: two(2)stories Design and Category: Special Design Development • Same as Subarea 9A • Site,design,and limit the scale and mass of development,as necessary, to protect wetlands. Note: Areas designated by the Land Use Plan Map for single family and multi-family residential are not delineated as Community Subareas,other than those listed above. Refer to the Land Use Plan Map and associated policies to determine appropriate use, density, and design and development standards. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-39 - s e� 001, °\5a •�O4 / /dip y���ce Sq/ di0s 0 �a a � d'a 0. /dC V•• ` 5�a ••�I a°et` 6�shd� `• awe a • � P 970 . �a • a�a c�a Pia 4G 41 Sdy6�� .'/• i • • i •• -► •• •• I •ell pC`�a • yam;- • 4A • • b _9 _!� 4G a _ 4F 813 �.. 41 =4D • ''\ ��Pacific Coast Highway e 3C " ��.. 43 LEGEND ,� - . r R - \4j i . Pacific Dean 4J 4J 2 City Boundary Beach Boulevard Industrial Nodes Pier i Coastal Zone PCH Coastal Corridor 0 Civic Center Node Downtown j Boundary Regional = Commercial Nodes Old Town Commercial Core I NTINGTON BEACH SUB-AREA MAP CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT J 0 N.5 1 tio9y �� 0 N-C-40 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Shoreline and Coastal Resource Access Maintaining public access to the State's coastal resources is one of the primary objectives_ of the Coastal Act. Access to the City's coastal resources is encouraged and provided through regionally linked automobile routes,ancillary facilities such as adequate parking,bikeways and trails,public and private transit and direct pedestrian links. Coastal Element policy calls for the development of adequate infrastructure to accommodate anticipated vehicular traffic;the provision of non-auto.oriented transportation facilities;transit facilities;the preservation of existing shoreline accessways,and the provision of new or enhanced access where feasible and appropriate. Circulation Freeways and Roadways Existing Regional and inter-regional access to the City's Coastal Zone is provided by a system of freeways,major and local arterial highways. The San Diego Freeway(I405) is the major north- south freeway that provides regional access. Pacific Coast Highway(State Route 1)extends parallel with the coast and traverses the City's entire Coastal Zone along the western perimeter of the City. It provides both regional and local access to the City's coastal resources. Beach Boulevard(State Route 39)begins at Pacific Coast Highway and extends northward to the I405 Freeway and beyond through cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This route also is prominent in providing both regional and local access to the City's Coastal Zone. The existing circulation network in the City is depicted in Figure C-11. Proposed The Coastal Land Use Map depicted in this Coastal Element is consistent with the City's General Plan Land Use Map. A traffic study analyzing the potential impacts of building out the City in accordance with the General Plan Land Use Map was conducted in 1994. (See Appendix- 1996 General Plan Technical Background Report.) In addition to analyzing the"built out"scenario of the General Plan Land Use Map,the traffic study assumptions included background regional growth such as development of the Bolsa Chica Specific Plan as currently adopted by the County. The traffic study concluded that implementation of the General Plan Land Use Map would result in a City-wide increase in traffic volumes. The Circulation Element of the Huntington Beach General Plan sets forth a circulation plan known as the Potential For 2010 Circulation Plan of Arterial Highways. It is anticipated that this plan, in concert with adopted circulation policies and programs,will accommodate the City's projected traffic volumes at buildout of the General Plan Land Use Map. The Coastal Element incorporates the Potential For 2010 Circulation Plan of Arterial Highways (Figure C-12). For purposes of maintaining eligibility for Measure M and Congestion management Plan(Proposition 111)funds,the City has also included the Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways in its Circulation Element. The Coastal Element also includes this circulation plan(Figure C-13). The Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways includes additional improvements that the Potential For 2010 Circulation Plan of Arterial Highways does not. Either plan will accommodate projected traffic levels in Huntington Beach,including the Coastal Zone. The City's preferred circulation plan at this time is the Potential for 2010 Circulation Plan of Arterial Highways. Future general plan amendments that combine the two plans may occur as needed. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-41 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT The Potential for 2010 Circulation Plan of Arterial Highways depicts several proposed improvements within the Coastal Zone, including the Santa Ana River Bridge Crossings and the re-striping of Pacific Coast Highway to accommodate more traffic lanes and the extension of Hamilton Avenue. A brief discussion of these proposed improvements and their status is Provided below. Santa Ana River Bridge Crossings The current Circulation Plan includes two Santa Ana River bridge crossings starting at Garfield Avenue and Banning Street and ending at Gisler Street and West 19t'Street, respectively. The County is presently conducting a study to determine whether to implement the proposed bridge crossings, relocate them, or delete them from plans entirely. The City of Huntington Beach opposes the proposed bridge crossings. Pacific Coast Highway Re-striping-Beach Boulevard to Goldenwest Street Pacific Coast Highway presently accommodates four lanes of traffic(two lanes in each direction) between Beach Boulevard and Goldenwest Street. The Potential For 2010 Circulation Plan of Arterial Highways(Figure C-12),as well as,the Master Plan for Arterial Streets and Highways (Figure C-13)assume that Pacific Coast Highway will be re-striped between Beach Boulevard and Goldenwest Street to accommodate six lanes of traffic(three in each direction). The re- striping will provide for an increase in traffic capacity. Environmental documents processed by Cal Trans for the proposed re-striping project require that all on-street parking removed from Pacific Coast Highway as a result of the re-striping be replaced at a one-to-one ratio. Coastal Element policy includes this required mitigation. Replacement parking alternatives are currently under investigation. (See"Recreational Parking"for further discussion.) Any parking replacement plan will require both City and Coastal Commission approval,prior to commencement of the re-striping project. Hamilton Avenue Extension The current Circulation Plan includes extending Hamilton Avenue from its present terminus to link with Beach Boulevard. At present,there is no specific proposal to accomplish this plan. Acquisition of right-of-way,environmental review and an analysis of alternatives are needed before a specific project may be adopted. Identification of funding mechanisms is also needed. The Hamilton Avenue Extension Project is not a high priority for the City or County at this time and is viewed as a long range project. i THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-42 T O 3 o Cr SdCD J Q ? UJ ~ V ¢ W W a— 3 z Ole* UJ SEAL WESTMINSTER BEACH — BOLSA. a a Y ARGOSY A �` m O 00 ADDEN N — — DINGER ® 0 0O © 00t •�• HELL ARNER FOUNTAIN � ,_• ` ` VALLEY 405 SOPS 000, 0 SLATER S a.� COUNTY OF• B ORANGE BOtLSACHICA`• OO 151%TALBERTcc Fight, cc PACIFIC '°� r- :' ELLIS he c OCEAN �y� •J ® < �T ! film m 3 GARFIELD r 8 YORKTOWN ADAMS OS INDIANAPOLIS Legend I ATLANTA City Boundary PIER e HAMILTON Principal Arterial Street e © BANNING Major Arterial Street:Vehicle Capacity-45,000 ADT COSTA MESA �-•1 Primary Arterial Street:Vehicle Capacity-30,000 ADT .•• Secondary Arterial Street:Vehicle Capacity-20,000 ADT Collector Arterial Street:Vehicle Capacity-10,000 ADT Existing Santa Ana River Bridge EXISTING NETWORK OF ARTERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS o os �.o m(1 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N-C.43 tq 2 SEAL I' WESTMINSTER BEACH BOLSA —- ARGOSY Alt 5 1 � f ■■ EDINGER 1 1 � HELL WARNER FOUNTAIN VALLEY • .—.—•— � , SLATER 405 . t s COUNTY OF ��. TALBERT ORANGE .yam (BOLSA CHICA) �7l- �`�• �� � �� � ELLIS � � 3 GARFIELD 1 s 1 / OCEEA�NC ZT�� 1 r• YORKTONM I 1 1 •ADAMS 1 1 INDIANAPOLIS • 1 ATLANTA PIER Legend ��, ` —— —Y— —— • KQ&TON CITY BOUNDARY ° 1 1 BANNING 8 LANE PRINCIPAL(DIVIDED) � 6 LANE MAJOR(DIVIDED) � In order to remain eligible to receive Measure M funds and / COSTA 4 LANE PRIMARY(DIVIDED) Congestion Management Plan funds(Prop.111),the City MESA .++.. 4 LANE SECONDARY of Huntington Beach has kept certain elements of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways(MPAH)on the 2010 Circulation Plan 2 LANE COLLECTOR of Arterial Highways.These items include the proposed Santa Ana River Bridge crossings. In addition,the Change County Transportation Authority and surrounding cities are currently discussing the appropriateness of elements,such as the Santa Ana River Bridges,of the OCMPAH. Therefore,future land use planning and transportation planning were based upon the OKSAssmWes 1994 possiblity that these road segments may never be constructed. Amended June 19% POTENTIAL FOR 2010 CIRCULATION PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS &' 12 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT IV-044 \$ .- AMENDMENTS W N Comrissiai Couna7 % —•I WESTMINSTER Da Ram Date R Numbs Numbs 10.17-78 1236 11.6-78 4696 SEAL 3.6-79 1243 3-21-79 4729 BEACH 8.2-83 1310 12-5-83 S324 BOLSA SY 1.2084 1322 6.4$4 5385 �'ro 6.7-89 6053 L 1.6-90 6096 me 9.9.98 10-S-98 98.76 FADDEN EDINGER HEIL WAR FOUNTAIN —._.—. VALLEY �- 405 °r,�•COUNTY 0 ORANGE �� •SLATER c (BOLSACHICA) I TALBERT ��Or'olyy l• ' r i EWS m GARFIELD PACIFIC ' • S /YORKTOYM OCEAN 'O9� ADAAIS / • •• / OdDIANAPOLIS Legend •ATLANTA CITY BOUNDARY HAAaroN FREEWAY STREET CAPACITY •_ BANNING MAJOR 45,000 PRIMARY 30,000 / COSTA SECONDARY 20,000 MESA ••••• COLLECTOR 10,000 NOTE: SOLID LINES INDICATE EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY NOT NECESSARILY ULTIMATE RIGHT OF WAY DASHED LINES INDICATE AREAS WHERE NO RIGHT OF WAY EXISTS CIRCULATION PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYSC-13 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT lvZ 45 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Parking The provision of adequate parking for the Coastal Zone is a significant issue in Huntington Beach. Recreational, commercial and residential uses all create a demand for parking,with recreation related demands being the highest and most seasonal. It is the City's goal to provide adequate parking facilities for beach users while at the same time decreasing parking demands by promoting and providing alternative modes of transportation to the City's beaches. Recreational Beach Parking Throughout most of the year,the amount of parking available for recreational beach users is more than adequate to accommodate the demand generated. Parking is provided in three main areas within the Coastal Zone: in designated lots,parking structures and on-street. Beach parking lots are full to capacity approximately 18 days per year,primarily during peak season and/or special events. Existing public parking opportunities for recreational beach visitors are listed in Table C-3. If the proposed re-striping project on Pacific Coast Highway between Beach Boulevard and Goldenwest Street is implemented, on-street parking spaces along Pacific Coast Highway will be removed. Coastal Element policy requires that any parking spaces removed as a result of the Pacific Coast Highway re-striping project be replaced at a one to one ratio. Parking replacement alternatives that are currently under consideration include one or a combination of those listed below. Other options may be considered as well. THE FINAL REPLACEMENT PARKING PLAN SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH COASTAL ACT POLICIES PERTAINING TO PUBLIC AND RECREATIONAL ACCESS,AS WELL AS,OTHER POLICIES OUTLINED IN THIS COASTAL ELEMENT. The final parking replacement plan is subject to the approval of the City and Coastal Commission. Pacific Coast Hiehwav Re-striping-Potential Parkine Replacement Alternatives ■ Improve the existing South Beach parking lot to accommodate additional parking spaces. ■ Add new stalls on both sides of Seapoint Avenue between Pacific Coast Highway and Palm Avenue. ■ Provide a new parking lot on Railroad Avenue near Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway. ■ Add parking stalls along Huntington Street near Pacific Coast Highway and along First Street near Pacific Coast Highway. ■ Develop a parking lot at the old oil access road below the bluffs,west of the Pier. ■ Utilize shuttles to access interior parking lots on peak beach use days. ■ Special assessments or development fees. I THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-46 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT' TABLE C-3 Public Parking Opp ortunities within Coastal Divisions Coastal Free Metered Total Zone Division Parking Parking Parking Parking (Figure C4 Location Spaces Spaces Spaces Comments Zone 1 PCH(on-street)* 300 300 Peter's Landing 630 630 HH Yacht Club 76 76 $1.00/hour Sunset Beach* 672 672 4 hr. maximum Zone 2 Bolsa Chica State Beach 2200 2200 $5.00/day PCH on-street 324 324 $1.50/hour Zone 3 PCH(on-street) 260 260 $1.50/hour Surf Theatre Lot 39 39 Permit Onl Zone 4 Pier Plaza 421 421 $1.50/hour Main Promenade 815 815 $1.50/hour PCH(on-street) 486 486 $1.50/hour Business Streets 206 206 $1.50/hour Residential Streets 218 218 $1.50/hour City Beach Lot 250 250 $1.50/hour City Beach Lot 1813 1813 $7.00/da Zone 5 HB State Beach 1200 1200 $5.00/day PCH/River(inland) 110 110 PCH/River(ocean) 75 75 Beach Blvd. (1600' 83 83 $1.50/hour inland) Newland to channel 75 75 Magnolia to channel 81 81 Brookhurst to 22 22 channel TOTAL 1,965 8,481 10,446 Note: *Most or all located outside of the City's Coastal Zone boundary. Commercial Parking Much emphasis has been placed on providing adequate parking for commercial facilities in the Coastal Zone to ensure that commercial parking demands do not negatively impact recreational beach user parking. This issue was especially significant when planning for the re-development of the City's Downtown area into a dense node of visitor serving commercial facilities. The unique parking issues of the Downtown area have been resolved through the development and implementation of the Downtown Huntington Beach Parking Master Plan(see Technical Appendix). The Downtown Huntington Beach Parking Master Plan was adopted in 1993 and provides for shared parking facilities including on-street parking, lots and nearby municipal parking structures. Annual reports and modifications of the Master Plan,if needed,will serve to ensure that adequate parking facilities are provided for existing and planned commercial uses in the Downtown area. Other commercial areas within the City's Coastal Zone,but outside the downtown area,meet their parking needs through implementation of the City's Zoning THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-47 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Ordinance. Adequate parking must be provided on site at the time of development. Shared parking is permitted on a case by case basis, if justified. Residential Parking Residential uses within the Coastal Zone are required to provide parking facilities on-site. During peak beach visitor season, residential on-street parking is impacted. In some areas of the Coastal Zone, residents may purchase parking permits to exempt them from parking time limits and/or metered parking. Certain residents also have the opportunity to purchase parking stickers that permit them to park in areas where the general public is not permitted. Coastal Element policy provides for the continuation of such programs to minimize conflicts between residential and visitor parking. Trails and Bikeways Bicycling provides both recreation and an alternative mode of transportation to access the City's coastal resources. The City's bikeway program is one of the most extensive in Orange County and includes both Class I and Class II. Bikeways are marked with signs and street painting. Existing and proposed bikeways in the City's Coastal Zone are depicted in Figure C-14. Figure C-14 also depicts riding and hiking trails, including a proposed equestrian trail that will be included in the planned Harriet M.Wieder Regional Park(The Huntington Beach Regional Riding and Hiking Trail). This trail will extend from the existing equestrian facilities and trails in Central Park to the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway at Seapoint Avenue. This trail will provide views of the Bolsa Chica wetlands and shoreline. The County's Master Plan of Regional Riding and Hiking Trails identifies two regional trails within the subject Coastal Zone: 1). The Santa Ana River Trail,and 2).The Huntington Beach Trail. The Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan(the regional bikeways plan for Orange County), identifies three regional Class I bikeways within the Coastal Zone: 1). The Santa Ana River Bikeway; 2). The Wintersburg Channel Bikeway,and 3). The Coastal Bikeway. Tr il/Bikeway Definitions Name Definition Class I Bikeway Paved off-road bikeway;used by bicyclists, walkers joggers, roller skaters and strollers. Class II Bikeway On-road bikeway with striped lanes;used by bicyclists. Riding and Hiking Trail Natural surface or decomposed granite off-road trail;used mainly by equestrians,mountain bicyclists,joggers and hikers. Transit Public transit service in the City's Coastal Zone is provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority(OCTA). The OCTA operates several routes that service the Coastal Zone. The routes are designed to accommodate both general and recreational beach users. During the summer peak season, additional bus service is provided. Existing OCTA bus routes are depicted in Figure C-15. Bus routes are amended by the OCTA,as needed,to maximize service. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C48 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Direct Access The City's nine miles of shoreline(including the residential co-op located on the west side of the Pier which is on land leased from the State)are under public ownership and are designated for public recreational use. Consequently, opportunities for direct physical access to the shoreline are excellent. Direct pedestrian access to the shoreline is provided at several intervals along the entire length of the Coastal Zone, including a new shoreline access(a stairway and a handicap access ramp) constructed at Seapoint Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway near the planned Harriett M.Wieder Regional Park. Access to the Huntington Harbour waterways is somewhat limited due to the residential nature of the surrounding area,but could be enhanced through increased public awareness of existing access points. Additional access points may be provided through re- development or when existing uses are improved. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-49 G U w 0 U Q O N -C Z Q Fr O f— Om 0 a w W � N /os.I Z SEAL WESTMINSTER BEACH BOLSA� o _ Y Z I O. -I m mm �® Mc Am p FADDEN a o n ¢ Z EDINGER Uj Z I.• HEIL ® mm WARNER FOUNTAIN ® ® VALLEY SLATER 4.. O 0 C® F� -TALBERT O� 0 y Cr ELLIS z cc a Y o 0 m g cc 3 ® GARFIELD PACIFIC _ OCEAN ® YORKTOWN g4tj 'V--MME MIM ®®®i ®®® ®®® ADAMS INDIANAPOLIS El ®m® or mmATLANTA f � Legend P'ER mom HAMILTON ® - ® Existing Class is (Paved Off-Road) Bikeway ® BANNING mm Existing: Riding and Hiking Trail cacao Proposed Class I: Riding and Hiking Trail MESA Existing Class II: (On Road Striped Lanes) Bikeway o®®®a Proposed Class II: Bikeway 00000 Existing/Proposed Riding and Hiking Trail Coastal Zone Source:DKS Associates,1994;City of Huntington Beach Update, 1995 0 3,D00 6,000 w TRAILS AND BIKEWAYS LU4 L CITY OF HUNTINGTON COASTAL ELEMENT IV-G50 U W � z 3 C'1 ¢ W w z 64 o I. J SEAL WESTMINSTER BEACH Y BOLSAI 64 25 029 �66 m z I 25! 129', 2 FADDEN 70 � 70 =70 'a.• / 25 29 P EDINGER • I 70 �� 78 — HEIL 78 29 • 72- - - - - - - 72- - - - - - - - - - - - - ,72 , WARNER FOUNTAIN 25 I VALLEY 72 SLATER •� I gtio/c COUNTY OF�• 74 TALBERT 9�yj, ORANGE (BOLSA CHICA) • •� I a o 78 �' 1 r f ELLIS Y c 7449j �2 371. 2 co 7 3 `• 25 — GARFIELD ' PACIFIC . 74 " 29 331 35 m YORKTOWN OCEAN •�� 5 7 1 ' •� "� . 71J /ADAMS ''�•• 7 29 332 INDIANAPOLIS 76 80 •�vt•, 7 80 ■ i ATLANTA ■ .0°Fi ' I PIER 25 1 80 HAMILTON 29 •: . Legend 37 33' 35•- . / BANNING City Boundary 80 w.' / COSTA our OCTA Routes • 1 MESA 1 OCTA Route Number Possible Future Transit Center Park and Ride Facility Goldenwest Transit Center TRANSIT SERVICE ROUTES '° CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT � cc C ITY N-51 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Public Recreational and Visitor Serving Commercial Facilities Public Recreational Resources Coastal Act policy promotes the protection of coastal resources while accommodating public demand for such resources. Further, Coastal Act policy promotes the protection of recreational and lodging opportunities for low and moderate income persons. Huntington Beach is known internationally for its temperate climate, excellent surfing beaches,and plentiful recreational amenities and opportunities. Consequently,millions of visitors are attracted to the City's shoreline each year(an estimated 9.6 million in 1998). As the general population grows,the demand for year round recreational resources along the coastline will also grow. Coastal Element policy recognizes the City's responsibility to balance the need to provide adequate recreational facilities to serve the greater than local community,while protecting the resources and character of its Coastal Zone. An overview of Huntington Beach's most significant recreational resources is described below. Figure C-16 identifies the location of these resources. Beaches The City's Coastal Zone contains over nine linear miles of sandy beach shoreline area encompassing approximately 380 acres. The three beaches in Huntington Beach are Bolsa Chica State Beach and Huntington State Beach,which are operated by the State Department of Parks and Recreation,and Huntington City Beach,which is operated by the City. Bolsa Chica State Beach includes six miles of shoreline between Warner Avenue and the Municipal Pier. Huntington City Beach includes approximately one mile of shoreline between the Municipal Pier and Beach Boulevard. Huntington State Beach consists of the two mile shoreline area between Beach Boulevard south to the Santa Ana River. All of the beach area is in public ownership. The entire beach area is designated as open space in the Coastal Element Land Use Map. Recreational opportunities at the City's beaches are extensive and include activities such as sunbathing, swimming, surfing,bodysurfing,sand volleyball, skin and scuba diving. Huntington Beach is known as one of the best surfing areas on the west coast and has hosted numerous national and international surfing contests. Its renowned surf is a result of the shoreline's long, gradually sloped beach gradient and location in relation to ocean swells. Fire rings are provided for barbecues and evening camp-fires. Offshore clam beds and a variety of game fish attract divers and surf fisherman to the Huntington Beach shoreline. In addition,the Coastal Bikeway, a regional Class I Bikeway,extends the length of the shoreline in Huntington Beach(it continues south to Newport Beach and north to Seal Beach). This paved bikeway provides for bicycle riding,jogging, roller blading,walking and similar activities separated from vehicular traffic. Proposed improvements include widening the existing Coastal Bikeway within Huntington Beach from its existing average width of 12 to 15 feet to twenty feet. Municipal Pier and Plaza The City's Municipal Pier is located at the intersection of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway and serves as the focal point of the City's Coastal Zone. The Pier,which was re-built and opened in 1992, is 1,856 feet long, 30 feet wide and 38 feet above the mean low water level. It is constructed of reinforced concrete. It includes a variety of visitor serving and recreational amenities, including a restaurant,community access booth,lifeguard tower and observation and recreational fishing platforms. Visitors can use the Pier to sight see,stroll, fish and dine. COASTAL ELEMENT POLICY,AMONG OTHER THINGS,LIMITS BUILDING HEIGHTS ON THE PIER TO A MAXIMUM OF 2 STORIES/35 FEET. COASTAL 10 THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-52 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT ELEMENT POLICY ALSO REQUIRES THAT PUBLIC ACCESS AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE PIER BE MAINTAINED. Proposed enhancements to the Pier include a funicular/trolley system to transport pedestrians from the Plaza area to the end of the Pier and back. The Main Pier Plaza has more than eight acres of public space located at the base of the Municipal Pier on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway,between First and Seventh Streets. The public plaza includes a palm court,a 230 seat amphitheater,a spectator area,accessways to the beach and lawn,restrooms and concessions,bicycle parking facilities and automobile parking. Pier Plaza was designed as a community focal area where public speaking forums, surfing competitions,foot races,outdoor concerts and similar events are held. Parks Other than the sandy shoreline area itself,existing parks in the Coastal Zone include those listed in Table C-4 below and depicted in Figure C-16. TABLE C-4 Coastal Zone Parks LOCATION SIZE/Acres Zone 1 Booster Park—Baruna and Davenport 1.0 Conrad Park—Aquarius and Trinidad 3.0 French Park—Venture @ Harbor Channel 0.5 Prince Park—Typhoon and Venture 0.2 Seabridge$each Park—3222 Countess 4.5 Tarbox Park—Wellington and Melville 0.5 Trinidad Beach Park—Trinidad @ Long 1.0 Channel Zone 2 Bolsa View Park-Brighton and Crestmoor 3.0 Zone 3 Harnett M.Wieder Regional Park *111.0 Bluff Top Park 20.0 Lower Seacliff Greenbelt-Island Bay and Palm 0.5 Zone 4 Manning Park—Delaware and Detroit 2.5 Total Acres 147.7 *At present,49 acres of the I I I total are privately owned,to be dedicated,per agreement,at a later date. Proposed parks include the Harriett M.Wieder Regional Park(formerly known as the Bolsa Chica Linear Park)and the Orange Coast River Park. Land for the Regional Park has been identified(approximately one-third has been dedicated and is in public ownership). A development plan for the park has been devised through coordinated efforts between the City and County of Orange. Once developed,the Harriett M.Wieder Regional Park will connect Central Park to the coastline via the Huntington Beach bluffs, at Seapoint and Goldenwest. The Regional Park will provide views and linkages to the Bolsa Chica wetlands as well. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-53 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT The Orange Coast River Park is in the early stages of planning at this time. The present conceptual plan for the park is to link parks from inland cities to the coastline via the Santa Ana River trail. The Orange Coast River Park is proposed to extend north from the Santa Ana River, in Huntington Beach, along the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway to Beach Boulevard. Feasibility studies for the park concept are now underway. Coastal Element policy supports and promotes the maintenance and preservation of existing parks,the development of the planned Harriett M.Wieder Regional Park,and further study of the feasibility of the proposed Orange Coast River park. Recreational Vehicle Camping The Sunset Vista Camper Facility, located on Pacific Coast Highway in the Huntington City Beach parking lot at First Street, is a City-operated recreational vehicle camping site offering 150 spaces from September 15 through May 31 annually. The facility allows camping immediately adjacent to the beach sand area. In addition,the State Department of Parks and Recreation allocates 50 spaces for enroute overnight camping at both Huntington State Beach and Bolsa Chica State Beach. Campers pay a nominal fee per night and are required to check in after 8:00 p.m. and leave by 9:00 the following morning. The RV spaces made available under this program are for year-round use. The City Beach also offers a similar program for enroute RV camping between June 1 and September 14, annually. Coastal Element policy promotes the preservation of these opportunities and expansion of the camping program at the State beaches to mirror the overnight program permitted at the City beach parking lot. Trails and Bikeways The City boasts an extensive trail system that can be used by bicyclists,roller bladers,joggers and strollers. The Coastal Zone includes a Class I trail that runs the entire length of the Coastal Zone and is linked to regional bikeways. It also includes several east west bikeways that access the City's Coastal Zone, and a major trail along the Santa Ana River. In addition,the County has plans for a future riding and hiking trail that will extend from the existing riding and hiking trail system in Central Park,which is just outside the City's Coastal Zone boundary,along the proposed Harriett M.Wieder Regional Park to points near the shoreline. The County's Master Plan of Regional Riding and Hiking Trails identifies two regional trails within the City's Coastal Zone: the Santa Ana River Trail and the Huntington Beach Trail. The Commuter Bikeway Strategic Plan(the regional bikeways plan for Orange County)identifies three regional Class I bikeways within the Coastal Zone:the Santa Ana River Bikeway,Wintersburg Channel Bikeway and the Coastal Bikeway. (Figure C-14.) Golf Courses There is one private(no public)golf course in the City's Coastal Zone: Seacliff Country Club. It is an eighteen hole course located on Palm Avenue,west of Goldenwest Street. Huntington Harbour Huntington Harbour is an 860 acre residential development oriented around a network of manmade channels located in the northwest corner of the City. The channel system covers a surface area of 225 acres and houses approximately 2,300 mostly private boat slips. The waterways,which are available for public use,provide significant opportunities for boating. Access to the channels is provided in several areas where boats and boat slips may be rented,and by the City operated boat ramps(Percy Dock and Warner Dock)located near the Warner Avenue THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-54 . a NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Fire Station. The Percy Dock also provides City operated parking. An additional boat ramp, French Dock,that can accommodate large boats is available at the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park immediately north of Huntington Harbour within the City of Seal Beach. The entrance to the Huntington Harbour channels is located at the northwest end of the harbor and passes under a bridge at Pacific Coast Highway. Some of the recreational opportunities in Huntington Harbour are private, accessible only to Harbour residents. However,a number of public recreation areas are available. Trinidad Island includes a 2.7 acre greenbelt park with a bicycle/pedestrian path,two small vista parks,a fishing dock and a walkway around half the island. A 4.1 acre City neighborhood park is also located on Seabridge Peninsula. The Harbour area also includes three small beaches and parks accessible to the public. The developed status of Huntington Harbour dictates the current state of public access in the area. In the event that new development,or significant redevelopment, fronting a channel area does occur,the City's Coastal Element policy requires that adequate public access to the waterways be provided. Boating Facilities Boating facilities in Huntington Beach are primarily provided in Huntington Harbour. Development of a second marina in the City's Coastal Zone is limited by a lack of appropriate sites. Boat storage is provided within the Huntington Harbour Marina and in off-site dry storage areas. City policy allows for boat storage on private residential property if properly screened and accommodated,as well as within industrially zoned areas. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-55 Q U J O U Q Q Cn < z a C- m C¢ Ir 7 d w Cn w / z —. — W 0 0 SEAL ( " WESTMINSTER BEACH x BOLSAI —' o = cc U I w CC Z O I �, m O Cn a — o FADDEN EDINGER 1 1 I 1 HEIL 11 '� WARNER FOUNTAIN 8 I VALLEY 2 SLATER 405 s I TALBERT 90 In Cr PACIFIC I Q ELLIS o OCEAN I 0 in o cc �.—. cc m m 3 4 y`�—��.—.—. GARFIELD 10 Legend 5 6 z % YORKTOWN City Boundary " 1 2 aq�� ,• �ADAMS Coastal Zone Recreational Resources: INDIANAPOLIS � 1 1 1.Municipal Pier and Plaza ATLANTA 2.City of Huntinton Beach City Beach' ; 3.Huntington State Beach PIER 4.Bolsa Chica State Beach 2 HAMILTON 5.R.V.camping sites at beaches y �' 6.Seacliff Golf Course 5 7.Huntington Harbour waterways BANNING 8.Docks at Huntington Harbour Marina 3 9.Proposed Orange Coast River Park COSTA 10.Proposed Harriet M.Weider Regional Park 5 MESA 11.Booster Park 12.Conrad Park g 13.French Park 14.Prince Park 15.Scabridge Beach Park 16.Tarbox Park 17.Trinidad Beach Park 18.Manning Park 19.Bluff Top Park 20.Bolsa View Park 21.Lower Seacliff Greenbelt SIGNIFICANT RECREATIONAL RESOURCES w o os '.° Cr z a-C-1 6 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N�56 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Visitor-Serving Commercial Facilities The City's Coastal Zone is host to millions of visitors each year. The Coastal Act places a high priority on land uses and facilities that serve the needs of these visitors. Visitor-serving facilities include public and private developments that provide accommodations, food,entertainment and services. The City's Coastal Land Use Plan defines activity nodes where visitor serving uses are concentrated. The use of concentrated nodes allows the City to capitalize on shared facilities and minimize impacts to more sensitive resource areas in the Coastal Zone. The most concentrated area of visitor serving uses is within the Downtown area near the Municipal Pier. Significant visitor serving facilities within the Coastal Zone are briefly described below. Huntington Harbour The Huntington Harbour area includes commercial uses to serve residents and visitors. Visitor serving commercial uses include restaurants,retail shops,entertainment and PRIVATE recreational facilities such as the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club and a fitness/racquet club. Seacliff Promenade Conceptual Master Plan Area The Seacliff Promenade Conceptual Master Plan Area is bounded by Pacific Coast Highway to the south, Palm Avenue to the north, Seapoint Avenue to the west and Goldenwest Street to the east. The planning area comprises approximately 150 acres and is presently under the ownership of PLC Properties and Aera Properties. PLC Properties owns the 56 acre parcel located at the northeastern section of the site. Aera owns the remaining 94 acre portion which fronts Pacific Coast Highway. At this time,the site represents one of the largest,undeveloped contiguous areas in the Huntington Beach Coastal Zone. The planning area is designated in the Coastal Element Land Use Map as Mixed Use-Horizontally Integrated Housing(MH-F2/30(Avg. 15)-sp),which permits residential,visitor serving commercial and open space uses. A specific plan or plans,as well as,a"conceptual master plan of development",consistent with the Coastal Element Land Use Map,are required before any development may be approved on the site. Per the site's Coastal Element Land Use Map designation,commercial uses will be limited to those permitted by the Commercial Visitor land use category. (See Table C-1, Coastal Element Land Use Plan Land Use,Density and Overlay Schedule,and Table C-2,Community District and Subarea Schedule). The amount and precise location of commercial land that will be included within this planning area will be determined through the conceptual master plan and specific plan preparation and adoption processes. The required master and specific plans will be subject to Coastal Commission approval. Both must be consistent with Coastal Act and adopted City policy noted in this Coastal Element. It is anticipated that the 94 acre Aera property,which fronts Pacific Coast Highway,will house visitor-serving commercial,open space and recreational/civic uses such as a public museum, WITH VISITOR-SERVING COMMERCIAL USES HAVING PREFERENCE. This property is presently used for oil production and is expected to maintain its existing oil activities for the next 15 to 20 years.The 56 acres located in the northeast portion of the planning area and owned by PLC Properties, is anticipated to house up to 500 dwelling units. Downtown The downtown area has been designed as the primary visitor serving node in the Coastal Zone. Development of the area is guided by the Downtown Specific Plan. Coastal Element policy promotes the continuation of the area as a visitor serving node. Significant project areas within THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-57 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT the downtown area include the Main/Pier area,the Waterfront area and a site known as"31 acres." The Main/Pier area includes the Municipal Pier,the public plaza at the base of the Pier, adjacent restaurants,and commercial/retail development on Main Street. The Waterfront development area is located at the northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard. It is designated for uses such as hotels,specialty retail and residential uses. The"31- Acres"site is located on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway at First Street,just south of the Municipal Pier. This site is planned to be developed as a mixed use project including visitor serving commercial, office and residential uses. Planned and existing projects within these development areas are summarized in Table C-5. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-58 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT TABLE C-5 Existing Downtown Area Commercial Facilities Existing Visitor Serving Projects Within the Downtown Area Description The Waterfront Development The Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort 296 hotel rooms, 15,000 square feet of ballroom/meeting space,restaurant pool and fitness center. Main/Pier Pier Pavillion 19,100 square feet retail,restaurant and office uses. Oceanview Promenade 42,000 square feet of visitor serving retail Main Promenade 34,000 square feet of visitor serving retail, restaurant and office uses. Includes 830 space municipal parking structure. Adjacent to Municipal Pier 15,000 square feet of restaurant area. Currently houses Duke's and Chimayo's restaurants. Municipal Pier 8,000 square feet of visitor serving commercial at end of Pier. Pier Plaza No commercial uses. Plaza Almeria 301 Main Street. 30,000 square feet of commercial/retail with 10,000 square feet of office on upper stories. Also includes 42 townhomes. Approved Projects Description The Waterfront Development 44 acres along PCH,adjacent to existing The Hilton Pacific Grand Resort Hilton Hotel,530 rooms,50,000 square feet (Waterfront Development) conference center, 12,000 square feet of specialty retail and spa and a third hotel. Beach Boulevard With the exception of the northwest comer of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard included within the Waterfront Development area,the portion of Beach Boulevard that lies within the Coastal Zone boundary does not include existing or planned commercial uses. However,just outside the Coastal Zone, and accessible within minutes of the beach by car,bus or bicycle, Beach Boulevard includes a variety of visitor,neighborhood and regional serving commercial establishments. Other A strip of land located on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway,between Beach Boulevard and Newland is designated for visitor serving commercial uses in the Coastal Element Land Use Plan. (The site presently houses the Action Boat Yard and is partially vacant.) A half block area on the THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-59 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT inland side of Pacific Coast Highway,between Sixth and Ninth Streets, is designated as Mixed Use-Vertical. The site is presently vacant. Visual Resources The Coastal Act requires that the scenic and visual qualities of coastal areas,especially natural landforms along bluffs and cliffs,be considered and protected as a resource of public importance. Huntington Beach's Coastal Zone includes several visual resources that contribute positively to the aesthetic character of the Coastal Zone,including views,natural landforms and man-made amenities (Figure C-17). The City's Coastal Zone also includes facilities and sites that negatively impact the visual character of the area and detract from existing assets. The Coastal Element includes policy to protect the assets and mitigate or remove the visual detractors. Assets The Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean is Huntington Beach's most prominent visual asset. Views of the ocean from Pacific Coast Highway,peripheral streets, and surrounding neighborhoods and districts enhance the visual quality and ambiance of the City and help orient the traveler. Huntington Harbour Huntington Harbour is a visual asset to those residences that front the channel. The concentration of recreational boats and related activity on the waterways provides scenic resources not found elsewhere in the City's Coastal Zone. Although limited access makes this asset somewhat exclusive to area residents,public access is provided to visitors. PRIVATE VIEWS ARE NOT PROTECTED BY THE COASTAL ACT OR HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT POLICY. The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve The Bolsa Chica.Ecological Reserve is located in the unincorporated area of land known as the Bolsa Chica. It is a lowland that lies between two mesas. The visual quality of the wetland marshes and natural wildlife create an impressive corridor along Pacific Coast Highway generally located between Seapoint Street and Warner Avenue. The Bolsa Chica Mesas The northwestern side of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve includes bluffs that rise to an upland area known as the Bolsa Chica Mesa. These bluffs are primarily under the County's jurisdiction(only a small part of the bluff lies in the City)but are within the City's Sphere of Influence for potential future annexation. The mesas constitute a significant scenic resource within the City's Coastal Zone. To the southeast of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve,another line of bluffs extends between Pacific Coast Highway and Edwards Street. The bluff top area here is known as the Huntington Beach Mesa and is the site of the proposed Harriett M.Wieder Regional Park. Beach Bluffs A line of low, steep bluffs runs along the face of the beach,on the south side of Pacific Coast Highway,between Seapoint south to approximately the Pier Plaza area. Panoramic views of the ocean,coastline and Catalina Island can be seen from the bluffs and from several locations on Pacific Coast Highway where the road rises above the adjacent bluff line. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-60 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT The Municipal Pier The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier affords fine views of the shoreline,ocean and islands. TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC VIEWS, COASTAL ELEMENT POLICY LIMITS HEIGHTS OF BUILDINGS PERMITTED ON THE PIER TO A MAXIMUM OF 2 STORIES/35 FEET. IN ADDITION,THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE PIER IS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC ACCESS. Aside from affording views to the ocean,the Pier structure itself is considered to be a visual resource. Wetlands The wetland area north and adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway between the electrical generating plant and the Santa Ana River,known as the Talbert Marsh,provides open space and visual relief along this stretch of Pacific Coast Highway. Public Kew Opportunities/Corridors Public views to the ocean and/or shoreline are afforded from several places along Pacific Coast Highway within the City's Coastal Zone. Weaknesses Oil Production Facilities Oil pumps,tanks and pipelines are located throughout the Coastal Zone. They are often incongruous with the visual character of the area. Utility Facilities Coastal Zone visitors who travel Pacific Coast Highway between Newport Beach and Beach Boulevard cannot miss the electrical generating plant or the regionally serving sewage treatment plant located adjacent to the Santa Ana River. Both facilities dominate the landscape and negatively impact the visual and aesthetic character of the surrounding area. Billboards Though fewer in number than ten years ago,billboards remain in the City's Coastal Zone today. The billboards are inconsistent with the visual character of the Coastal Zone,block views and clutter the landscape. Electrical Transmission Lines Electrical transmission lines,visible along the beach bluffs and in open areas, detract from the scenic potential of the Coastal Zone. Pacific Coast Highway The visual experience along Pacific Coast Highway could be improved through increased landscaping,curb and gutter treatments,placing transmission lines underground,screening oil production facilities and utilities,and removing billboards. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-61 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Historic and Cultural Resources Coastal Act Policy requires that significant historical and archeological resources of the Coastal Zone be identified and protected. THE COASTAL ACT IDENTIFIES SUCH RESOURCES LOCATED WITHIN THE COASTAL ZONE,AND SETS FORTH POLICIES TO ENSURE REASONABLE PROTECTION AND OR ENHANCEMENT OF SUCH RESOURCES. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-62 U O a occ fo ? O y m C7 -• ¢- W W z SEAL I WESTMINSTER BEACH ' x BOLSAI —• 0 � 8 ZMc H go I I FAD DEN % — EDINGER • I HEIL .:� ,• WARNER FOUNTAIN VALLEY t •SLATER 405 ..-. 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E-C Cn I H W W Z UJ SEAL I WESTMINSTER BEACH BOLSAI —• o�d U I � W x z I O. •I m o 8 m I FADDEN EDINGER • I •_ HEIL a � WARNER FOUNTAIN i I VALLEY •SLATER 405 s TALBEFIT O� • lyy ,• s r SLATER Y o I... m 3 • �.—.�•� / GARFIELD -,� PACIFIC • � / OCEAN i YORKfOWN ADAMS / / INDIANAPOLIS Legend / ATLANTA t / City Boundary PIER HAMILTON r Major Urban Scenic Corridor BANNING Minor Urban Scenic Corridor COSTA Landscape Corridors MESA •' Planned Scenic Routes Primary Entry Nodes Secondary Entry Nodes Source:EW=n Corpomion,1994 (See FIGURE UD-2,TABLE CR-3,and POLICY CE 7-1.1) SCENIC HIGHWAYS, SCENIC CORRIDORS, AND LANDSCAPE CORRIDORS w 1,S2018 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT MIN U_ W 0 O Q O (7 ¢ W Cn w co z Lu SEAL { WESTMINSTER BEACH = BOLSA{ CC{ U= a i w 82 mMc 2 Co { ��FAIDEN • — EDINGER { �- •—• HEIL --` WARNER FOUNTAIN •—•--�. 7----•- { VALLEY -SLATER 405 •� G ` •TALBERTAN COF9�Y�- { Cr N a ELLIS z{ ¢ leo Cn 8 • 3 . z. .• % YOAKTOWN ADAMS PACIFIC OCEAN • . : INDIANAPOLIS • �,: ATLANTA Legend PIER - ILTON City Boundary Potential Districts ,BANNING Areas with known concentrations of historic resources COSTA [� Local Historic Resources MESA 1 Huntington Beach Pier LM National Register 2 Helm House/Furrishing Co.(19D4) 3 Garner House(1905) 4 Worthy House(1fi80) 5 City Gym B Coastal Zone HISTORICAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES IN THE COASTAL ZONE °S to4--- C-19 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N�fi6 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Water and Marine Resources One of the primary goals of the Coastal Act is to prevent marine resource degradation caused by urbanization. The Coastal Act requires that the biological productivity and quality of these resources be maintained and, where feasible, restored. Coastal water and marine resources in" Huntington Beach include the ocean,the Huntington Harbour waterways, flood control channels, wetlands and freshwater sources such as underground aquifers. Urban runoff,outfalls from industrial uses, diking,dredging,filling,boating activities and saltwater intrusion are all factors that may negatively impact the City's water and marine resources. Coastal Element policy strives to remove or mitigate the negative impacts of these factors. These potentially negative factors are described in greater detail below. See Figure C-20 for the location of existing shoreline structures,outfalls and industrial facilities in the City's Coastal Zone. Urban Runoff Urban runoff carries millions of pounds of pollutants annually into coastal waters. The runoff comes from City streets and gutters,as well as all inland areas that drain into regional stormwater and drainage facilities and ultimately into the ocean. Efforts to minimize urban runoff from new development include requiring Water Quality Management Plans for all new development within the Coastal Zone and coordinating with responsible regional agencies. Ocean Outfalls There are five outfalls (discharge pipes)located in the ocean off of Huntington Beach: The electrical generating plant outfall,the two Orange County Sanitation DistrictTlant No. 2 outfalls, and two oil facility outfalls. The electrical generating plant takes in water for cooling purposes and discharges heated water into the sea via intake and discharge pipes that extend from the plant into the ocean under the beach just south of Newland Street. The discharged water is not contaminated,but is heated. The full effect of the warm water discharge is not known. Certain native species may no longer find the area habitable,while warmer water species may be attracted to it. The cool water intake process is known to trap or"entrain"some ocean organisms,many of which die as a result. The Orange County Sanitation District's Plant No. 2 outfalls are located approximately five miles offshore. The primary outfall pipe is 120 inches in diameter and discharges treated sewage effluent into the ocean off of Huntington Beach at a rate of 180 million gallons per day. The secondary outfall is 78 inches in diameter and is for emergency purposes only. To date,the emergency outfall has not been used. Prior to treatment,raw sewage may contain pathogenic bacteria,viruses,heavy metals and other pollutants detrimental to human health and/or marine life. Ongoing monitoring of effluent discharge is imperative to ensure public health and environmental protection. The Sanitation District employs constant monitoring of the treated effluent discharged into the ocean. The oil facility outfalls,which extend under Bolsa Chica State Beach into the ocean,discharge treated runoff and oil field production water. All five outfalls are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency through the Regional Water Quality Control Board and require NPDES permits. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-66 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT • Oil Production Wastes Oil production facilities located on land are a significant source of wastewater entering City sewerage. The City requires that wastewater from oil activities be cleared to 100 mg of oil/liter before being discharged into City sewerage. Liquid wastes that cannot meet this standard must be transported to approved disposal facilities. Runoff from these land facilities can contain oil, solids, sulfur wastes and drilling muds and their additives. On principal oil production parcels, the runoff must be collected in basins or sumps and treated in separation facilities before being disposed into public sewerage or the ocean. On smaller parcels,the water must be contained on site. Diking, Dredging,Filling and Shoreline Structures Detrimental environmental impacts associated with diking,dredging and filling operations include high mortality of marine organisms trapped in the dredged material,burial and smothering of organisms by fill material,reduction of fish populations due to impacts of increased suspended sediments (turbidity),and overcrowding of organisms in adjacent waters. In addition, dredging tends to re-suspend harmful pollutants that may have settled into bottom sediments. Boating Activities Of the City's coastal waters,Huntington Harbour is most impacted by contaminants from boating activities. Commorr boating activity contaminants include small amounts of copper from paints, fuel leakages and boathead wastes(from toilets and kitchens). Boathead discharges are prohibited in harbor areas. Low dissolved oxygen due to lack of circulation or aeration is another potential water quality nuisance in Huntington Harbour. Artificial aeration systems currently exist in the Long Channel to increase dissolved oxygen levels. Additional systems in other side channels in the harbor can be pursued if found necessary. Saltwater Intrusion Saltwater intrusion into the fresh water underground aquifers is of great concern in Orange County and Huntington Beach. Over pumping of groundwater reserves can result in saltwater flowing inland toward the freshwater wells. Ongoing monitoring,maintenance of groundwater reserves through water conservation and the construction of artificial salinity barriers are strategies that have been and continue to be implemented to minimize saltwater intrusion. Interagency Coordination Coastal water quality issues extend beyond local jurisdictional boundaries to the regional, state and federal levels. A listing of the outside agencies involved in or responsible for water quality issues in Huntington Beach is provided below. The City's Coastal Element policy recognizes the jurisdictional hierarchy and promotes local strategies that can be used to supplement regional, state and national efforts. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-67 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT The United States Environmental Protection Agency Implements federal water pollution law. Relies largely on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)permit process to implement regulations. The United States Army Corps of Engineers Regulates diking,dredging and fill activities in coastal waters. The California State Department of Fish and Game Regulates diking, dredging and fill activities in coastal waters. The California State Lands Commission The CSLC manages the State's property interest in filled and unfilled tidelands, submerged lands and beds of navigable waterways. The Commission regulates diking, dredging and fill activities in coastal waters. The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board(RWQCB) Administers regional NPDES permits. Has jurisdiction over effluent and recycled water. Orange County Public Facilities and Resources Department(OCPFRD) Monitors the temperature, acidity, dissolved oxygen content,heavy metals content and other physical parameters of waters in Huntington Harbour,Anaheim, Sunset and Bolsa Bays and inland flood control channels. Reports all testing to RWQCB. Orange County Department of Health Monitors bacterial levels in Huntington Harbour and in the ocean water off of the County's beaches. Also responsible for testing mussels taken from the Municipal Pievand clams from the Talbert Flood Control Channel for various contaminants. Reports all testing results to the RWQCB. The Orange County Sanitation District Maintains a testing operation to monitor effluent as it leaves the sanitation plant and at its outfall. Also tests ocean water at various strategic points near outfall. Reports all testing results to the RWQCB. Orange County Water District Responsible for regulation and monitoring of saltwater intrusion in underground water sources. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-68 I • � U W to cr a 0 U cn ~ w� S W W •1.�. in zz O SEAL I WESTMINSTER BOLSA BEACH ' x I —• o 0 8 2 I I S• .I m� `" 0 I FADDEN c� EDINGER •� HEIL •` WARNER FOUNTAIN VALLEY •SLATER 405 I TALBERT 'O"c cn 9iyy I cc N SLATER 8 xcr o / GARFIELD • �.` z •. % YORKTOWN Standard 0i Qild � Nadal Ali ADAMS EVA %RW INDIANAPOLIS Mhore Of I;igS Anird&OA ATLANTA 91 AbkeRW O PER / HAMILTON BANNING Swm COSTA PACIFIC MESA OCEAN � � Legend City Boundary ThmTdVWSIBQ ai ® Coastal Zone SHORELINE STRUCTURES ° °S �� W tj ��20 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT " U - N�.89 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Environmentally Sensitive Habitats The Coastal Act requires the protection of environmentally sensitive habitat areas against any significant disruption of habitat values. An environmentally sensitive habitat area is defined as any area in which plant or animal life is either rare or especially valuable and could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments. The City's Coastal Element identifies two"environmentally sensitive habitat areas"within the City: 1)the Huntington Beach wetland areas,and 2)the California least tern nesting sanctuary. (See Figure C-21.) The Coastal Element includes policies to protect and enhance environmentally sensitive habitat areas in accordance with the Coastal Act. Huntington Beach Wetland Areas The Coastal Act defines wetlands as"land within the Coastal Zone which may be covered periodically or permanently with shallow water." Salt water marshes, freshwater marshes,open or closed brackishwater marshes, swamps,mudflats and fens are included. Throughout the nation,wetland areas are declining as a result of urbanization. Wetland areas are significant primarily due to their function as habitat for animal and plant species, some of which are rare or endangered. They are protected through federal and state regulations, including the Coastal Act. The Huntington Beach Coastal Zone includes approximately 124.5 acres of land considered to be functional or restorable wetlands. These wetland areas are actually remnants of what was once an extensive coastal marsh system along the Southern California coastline and have been the subject of much study and debate over the years. In 1986,after coordination and negotiations with the landowners,and responsible regional, state and federal agencies,the California Coastal Commission approved what is depicted in this Coastal Element as wetland areas. Today, approximately 92 acres of the wetland area near the Talbert Channel in Huntington Beach are undergoing restoration. The remaining wetland areas west of the electrical generating plant and east of Beach Boulevard are also proposed for restoration. The Huntington Beach Wetlands,as identified by the California Department of Fish of Game,are depicted on Figure C-21. The wetlands support plant life that in turn provides habitat to amphibians,birds and mammals, most notably the California least tern and Belding's savannah sparrow which feed and nest in the area. Examples of other plant and animal life that may be supported by the Huntington Beach Wetlands are listed below. Plant Life Plants of the coastal marsh community grow along the upper reach of the coastal estuarine community where they receive only periodic inundation by sea water. Freshwater streams often flow through this community and dilute the salinity of the seawater. The salt marsh community embodies several distinct components;pickleweed marsh, salt flat,saltwater channel, saltwater pond,and a disturbed component. The dominant plant is common pickleweed. Other common plants include five-hooked bassia, slender aster,spear saltbush, saltgrass,and to a lesser extent, alkali heath. Most of the wetland system in Huntington Beach has been cut off from tidal flow for some time and several characteristic salt marsh plants dependent upon daily tidal flushing may have disappeared. Formerly characteristic plants that are now scarce or absent from salt marsh are cordgrass, sea-lavender, shoregrass,annual pickleweed, samphire, and saltwort. Unsuitable soil, THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-70 ' ' 3• NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT hydrologic or physiographic conditions may preclude the presence of some species. Other species are difficult to distinguish from similar common species (annual pickleweed)and may be overlooked. Others are dependent upon periodic inundation with freshwater for germination and may have been adversely affected by the channelization of local freshwater drainages such as the Santa Ana River and the Talbert Valley drainage network. Wildlife Salt marsh communities are among the most productive of ecosystems supporting a large wildlife population. Amphibians Although most amphibians are not adapted to a marine or estuarine existence,a few species may enter brackish portions of the salt marsh from nearby freshwater habitats. The Pacific treefrog and California(western)toad may be present in the freshwater marsh west of Beach Boulevard, as well as the introduced bullfrog. The garden(Pacific)slender salamander is a widespread inhabitant of moist soils and can thrive even around well-watered lawns and gardens. Historically,this species lived in riparian woodland along the Santa Ana River,and has since spread into landscaped areas. Several species of lizards and snakes are expected to occur in the coastal wetlands,above areas of tidal flux. Species likely to occur include Great Basin(western)fence lizard,side-blotched lizard, southern alligator lizard, California(common)kingsnake, San Diego gopher snake, and southern pacific(western) rattlesnake. Birds Birds are abundant inhabitants of the coastal wetlands. Salt marshes, salt flats,and estuaries nest more species and larger concentrations of birds per unit area than perhaps any other ecosystem in temperate North America. Migrant and wintering waterfowl,waders, shorebirds,gulls and terns constitute the bulk of avian species that utilize estuarian habitats for foraging and resting. Most nesting birds in coastal salt marshes are the smaller, less conspicuous landbirds. One such species,the Belding's savannah sparrow, is a common inhabitant of pickleweed salt marshes. This subspecies of savannah sparrow,however,has been reduced in numbers,due to habitat loss, and is now considered an endangered species by the California Department of Fish and Game. Other birds that nest in the salt marsh are the song sparrow and western meadowlark in the upper portions, marsh wren in the reeds and sedges, and killdeer on the salt flats. In the small freshwater marshes,breeding birds likely include the red-winged blackbird, song sparrow and marsh wren. The federal and state endangered California least tern has been observed feeding on mosquitofish in the pond below the electrical generating plant and on small marine fish in the Bolsa Chica area. This usually occurs when its chicks are young and small fish may not be readily available elsewhere. Presumably,with a tidal connection and a more diverse fish fauna, least terns would utilize the salt marsh channels and ponds to a greater degree than they do presently. The freshwater wetlands do not support the diverse bird population that its saltwater counter part does. Occasionally long-legged waders such as the black-crowned night-heron or dabbling ducks may be found feeding. Birds more typical of other habitats may use these areas as a water source for drinking and bathing. Terrestrial species expected around the freshwater wetlands include THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-71 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT black-chinned hummingbird,ash-throated flycatcher,house wren, common yellowthroat,orange- crowned warbler, California towhee,brown-headed cowbird,and the common house finch. Mammals The most conspicuous mammal in the salt marsh is the Audubon's cottontail. Other mammals presumed to be plentiful here are the black-tailed hare, California(Beechey)ground squirrel, Botta's pocket gopher,deer mouse and several nocturnal rodents, such as the western harvest mouse,house mouse, and Norway rat. Predators such as the Virginia opossum,coyote, long- tailed weasel, red fox;and striped skunk are also likely to be present. Waterfront Property Wetland Area Replacement Plan In addition to the wetland areas shown in Figure C-21,a 0.8 acre degraded wetland area has been identified on the undeveloped portion of the Waterfront Development site,near Beach Boulevard. The 1985 Coastal Element set forth the following requirement: "Prior to permitting any development of the site and surrounding areas,submission of topographic,vegetation, and soils information identifying the extent and condition of the wetland is required. The information shall be prepared by qualified professionals,and shall be subject to review by the California Department of Fish and Game(DFG). A determination as to the viability and disposition of the wetland shall be made by the DFG, Coastal Commission and City. Pursuant to Sections 30233 and 30411 of the Coastal Act,and subject to the review and approval of the DFG and California Coastal Commission,the wetland area may be filled in exchange for enhancement, restoration or replacement of other more viable wetland areas as selected and agreed upon by the City, DFG and Coastal Commission." The requirement is included in this Coastal Element as Policy 7.1.4. Recent studies and coordination between the City, land owner, California Coastal Commission, the California State Department of Fish and Game,and the Army Corps of Engineers have yielded a mitigation program that would allow the Waterfront property wetland area to be filled and developed in exchange for improving the wetland at the Shipley Nature Center located in Huntington Central Park at a 3:1 ratio. At this writing,the mitigation program is pending final approval by interested agencies before implementation. California Least Tern Nesting Sanctuary The California least tern is listed on the federal and state endangered species lists. It is a native to Southern California coastal salt marshes and nests on sandy beaches close to wetlands and estuaries where they feed on small fish. Encroaching development has resulted in loss of feeding grounds,and heavy recreational use of sandy beaches has disrupted natural nesting areas. These factors have threatened the existence of the least tern. To help protect the California least tern from extinction, a permanent,fenced five-acre nesting area was established in 1969 on the Huntington Beach State Beach near the Santa Ana River mouth. The nesting sanctuary is maintained by the State Department of Parks and Recreation and is considered to be one of the most successful nesting colonies in the State. 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CPQ� C�q � ` 0AN1EE oOA1rY LMOT•R TrwamoT �•_• /LAIIT CIP E ~�' BEACH IA.Ci.Nb MFti40 •-••`a� COASTAL SALT MARSH ® COASTAL SALT FLAT © FREt"RACKISH WATER WARW ® RIPARIAN ARIA ® STANDING WATER AND FLOOD CONTROL DIKES ® RESTORABLE AREAS WHICH HAVE BEEN FILLED AND/OR CLEARED IS-A-F•w-FIq TL.II 1001 COASTAL ZONE BOUNDARY ® CALIF.LEAST TERN S-ACRE NESTING SANCTUARY ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HABITATS AS DEPICTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAMECj'21 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N-073 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Energy Facilities The Coastal Act provides for the locating of coastal dependent facilities within the Coastal Zone, subject to certain criteria and limitations. Huntington Beach's coastal area is a center for important energy-related and industrial activities that are coastal dependent,including oil wells, extraction, separation and transport facilities and a regionally serving electrical generating plant. 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. Existing energy facilities in the City's Coastal Zone are listed below and depicted in Figure C-22. Oil Related Facilities A portion of the City's Coastal Zone is situated above the seventh largest oil field in California, including the Talbert, Sunset Beach,West Newport and Huntington Beach oil fields. Wells from offshore platforms and onshore sites tap these underground pools. The Coastal Zone also accommodates facilities to treat,store and transport the oil and gas extracted through these wells. These oil fields and several others associated with the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone have produced more than five billion barrels of oil to date. (General Plan Technical Background Report— 1996.) Records indicate that oil fields in Huntington Beach produce over 4 million barrels of oil annually. The trend has been an annual decrease in oil production from area facilities. Oil activities are being replaced with other land uses as the value of land increases. This trend is expected to continue and existing oil operations are anticipated to decrease over the plan horizon of this Coastal Element. Oil WeILVExtraction Facilities „ There are approximately 257 oil wells in the City's Coastal Zone(City of Huntington Beach, Oil Production Tax Rolls as of 2/99). The largest grouping of these wells (a total of 126) is located on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway between Goldenwest Street and the City corporate boundary(Figure C-10, Sub-area 4B). The site is owned by Aera Energy, LLC. The property owner has informed the City that it intends to continue oil activities on the site for another 15 to 20 years. In the downtown area,there are several individual wells, or small groupings. Increased land values and diminishing returns for small scale oil operations have led to a significant reduction in oil wells in the Coastal Zone. Although Coastal Element policy provides for existing oil operations to remain, it is anticipated that such facilities will continue to phase out to make way for planned land uses. Separation and Treatment Facilities Wells typically extract a mixture of water,oil and gas. These fluids must be separated from each other before processing or, in the case of wastewater,disposed. A large scale separation plant exists within the Palm/Goldenwest oil field, smaller scale facilities are located within the downtown area,at Atlanta Avenue and Lake Street,and near the sewage treatment plant at Brookhurst Street. Pipelines Underground pipelines transport crude oil, refined products,natural gas,and natural gasoline in the Coastal Zone. Crude oil is shipped from the fields to refineries outside the City. The principal route is Goldenwest Street. Smaller pipes gather fluids from the wells to treatment facilities. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-74 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Most of these are located north of Lake Street. Refined products are transported in a pipeline along Newland Street that connects to the electrical power plant. Offshore Platforms Two oil platforms are currently located within three miles off of the City's shoreline. One transports crude oil to facilities located at the PalmlGoldenwest site,and the other transports crude oil via a pipeline to a location outside the Coastal Zone on Heil Avenue. Two platforms are located approximately nine miles offshore along the intercontinental shelf. These facilities pipe crude oil to facilities in Long Beach. Additional oil platforms off of the City's shoreline are not anticipated or desired due to the risk of oil spills and related negative impacts. Marine Terminal A marine terminal is located approximately 1.3 miles off of the Huntington Beach shoreline. The terminal is presently not in use. Previously,the terminal was used for unloading crude oil from tankers into a pipeline. The oil was then piped onshore near Beach Boulevard. Re-activation of the marine terminal would require approval from the City and outside agencies. Re-activation of the existing marine terminal is not desired,nor are new marine terminals along the City's shoreline. Coastal Element policy reflects this. NEST(Ascon)Site From 1950 to 1970,the rotary mud dump at Hamilton Avenue and Magnolia Street(currently known as the NESI site)was used as a disposal site for drilling muds,which are wastes from oil well drilling operations. The drilling muds contained hazardous materials. Presently,the site is inactive and is included on the State Superfund list of hazardous waste sites. Coastal Element policy promotes remediation of the site and prohibits re-use of the property unless and until this has been accomplished. Electrical Power Plant This facility is located at Newland Street and Pacific Coast highway. Four fossil-fuel powered steam turbines generate the plant's base load electricity. A single natural gas turbine is used as a peaking unit at times of high demand. Four substations which reduce the voltage from the plant to more manageable levels are also located in the Coastal Zone. Seven large tanks adjacent to the plant are available to store the fuel oil used to fire the boilers in which the steam is produced. It is anticipated that the power plant will continue to operate for the next twenty years. Coastal policy and adjacent vacant land provide opportunity for potential expansion, if needed. Transmission Lines Energy transportation systems are important uses in the Coastal Zone. High voltage transmission lines run from the power plant to Hamilton Avenue and then outside the Coastal Zone. High voltage transmission lines cannot be placed underground. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-75 a y W o . U a o a o ¢CL w w z LU .� J SEAL I/ " WESTMINSTER BEACH I o BOLSA Yo Q U cc ca r = w a o — Mc z en oz FADDEN 3 _z EDINGER (UARATO PLANT ® '— HEIL •� WARNER FOUNTAIN VALLEY •SLATER 405 TANK FAFN TALBERT ELLIS z = Y o En 8 cr I... m i.—..�.— / GARFIELD PACIFIC z YORKTOWN OCEAN 9L1j ,ADAMS El INDIANAPOLIS OFF SHORE PLATFORMS ATLANTA t TAN FAR Legend PIEFI HAMILTON D City Boundary MP K F RM BANNING Coastal Zone POWER PLA COSTA Numerous Oil Islands MESA ® Principal Oil Producing Areas/Separation Plants Miscellaneous Sites ENERGY FACILITIES CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT' Mm NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Water, Sewer and Drainage Facilities Coastal Act policy calls for public works facilities to be designed and,in some cases, limited to accommodate needs generated by development or uses permitted in accordance with the Coastal Act. Public works facilities include sewer,water,drainage and circulation systems. Issues pertaining to water, sewer and drainage facilities in the Coastal Zone are discussed below. Circulation infrastructure is discussed previously under the heading of Shoreline and Coastal Resource Access. In general,the City's infrastructure systems are designed on a city-wide,or regional service need basis,and are not limited to the boundaries of the Coastal Zone. Prior to adopting the General Plan Land Use Map in 1996,which includes the Coastal Zone Land Use Map,several technical studies were undertaken to determine what levels of infrastructure would be needed to support the land use plan when fully developed. The studies concluded that improvements to existing systems will be required in order to meet projected needs. The Utilities Element of the General Plan addresses water, sewer and drainage needs for the entire City. The Growth Management Element of the General Plan addresses phasing and funding needs. Coastal Element policy is consistent with the Utilities and Growth Management elements in its objective to ensure adequate infrastructure for existing and planned land uses within the Coastal Zone. Water Supply, Transmission and Distribution The Huntington Beach Public Works Department is responsible for supplying water to City residents and non-residential users. Approximately seventy-five percent of the City's water is supplied by groundwater wells,the remainder is imported through the Metropolitan Water District(MWD)from the Colorado River and State Water Projects. Pricing structures for MWD water are established by the MWD to encourage use during periods of surplu's and discourage use during periods of deficiencies. Likewise,the Orange County Water District(OCWD)manages groundwater pumping for the underground basin and through basin assessments regulates members' production from the groundwater basin. The groundwater basin managed by the OCWD will continue to increase groundwater replenishment to accommodate increased groundwater production. There are currently 13 potable water groundwater wells located in the City. Five of the wells are inactive due to poor water quality or are incomplete and lack pumping equipment. The City also has three wells used for irrigation purposes only. None of the wells are located in the Coastal Zone due to potential saltwater intrusion issues. Seawater intrusion is managed by the OCWD through the use of barrier injection wells. Studies have concluded that the City's water supply is adequate to serve the anticipated future population and land use. Growth in the City will be accommodated by increased MWD purchases and groundwater production. Coastal Element policy promotes water conservation measures and strategies to prevent groundwater contamination from saltwater intrusion. With current technology,desalinization has not proven to be a cost-effective method for producing potable water as an alternative to pumping it out of the underground basin or purchasing it from the MWD. However,as technological advances occur,the use of desalinized water may become cost effective in the future and should continue to be considered as an alternative water source for possible future use. As such, Coastal Element policy supports investigating the feasibility of using desalinized ocean water for potable water in the region. COASTAL ELEMENT POLICY DOES NOT IDENTIFY A SITE WITHIN HUNTINGTON BEACH TO ACCOMMODATE A DESALINIZATION PLANT,NOR DOES IT ASSUME THAT SUCH A PLANT WOULD BE LOCATED WITHIN THE THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-77 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT CITY. REGIONAL,INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES ARE ENCOURAGED. While supply does not appear to be an issue, studies reveal an inadequacy in the amount of emergency and reserve storage and booster pumping capacity for present day and future demands. The City's water storage system consists of the Overmyer Reservoirs Nos. 1, 2 and 3 and the Peck Reservoir. All are located within the City,but outside of the Coastal Zone. The Peck Reservoir capacity is 16 million gallons and the Overmyer Reservoirs' combined capacity is 24 million gallons. The reservoirs serve as regulating reservoirs for peak demands and provide storage for planned outages and emergencies. The reservoirs generally fill with water during nighttime low demand periods with imported MWD water or groundwater and drain during the daytime high demand periods. Booster pumping facilities pump water from the reservoir storage into the water distribution system to maintain adequate supply during peak periods to supplement groundwater and MWD water supplies. Improvements to increase the City's water storage capacity will be achieved with the addition of new reservoirs and increased capacity at existing reservoirs. A new Ellis-Edwards Reservoir with a nine million gallon capacity, and a nine million-gallon expansion next to the Peck Reservoir are currently under construction,and an expansion of the Talbert Valley Reservoir site is under consideration. Other new reservoir sites are under investigation,including potential sites within the Coastal Zone. Booster pumping capacity will also be expanded as appropriate,with the new expanded storage. In addition,data acquisition and control systems for water storage will be modernized to allow for enhanced monitoring and control capabilities under both normal operations and emergencies. The City's water distribution system consists of over 480 miles of water lines ranging in size from 2 to 42 inches in diameter. Improvements in the piping system are implemented as older deteriorated or undersized pipes are replaced. Thisevvill eliminate flow restrictions and help to accommodate future demands. Coastal Element policy mirrors General Plan policy by calling for an adopted Water Master Plan to be implemented to address identified water storage,booster and distribution system deficiencies. Sanitation Treatment and Sewerage Sanitation Treatment and Sewerage services are provided by the Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)and the City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department,Engineering Division. Two OCSD treatment plants serve Huntington Beach. Plant No. 1 treats wastewater generated by other cities and the northern portion of Huntington Beach. Plant No. 2 treats the remainder of the City's sewage. The OCSD has developed improvement plans for the plants to serve the needs of the City through the year 2050. This includes buildout of the City's Coastal Land Use Map. The existing sewage collection system consists of major trunk lines,smaller feeder lines,and lift stations. The City's Public Works Department is responsible for the local level of service while the OCSD is responsible for the regional service. Deficiencies in the City's pipeline and pump station system have been identified through recent studies. The Coastal Zone, specifically the older Downtown area,includes sewage facilities that are dated and in need of maintenance,repair and/or upgrade. In addition,there are numerous sewer lift stations in the City that are in need of repair and/or replacement. Many of these facilities are in the Coastal Zone. The City has identified the deficiencies and has plans in place to correct them. Coastal Element policy mirrors General Plan policy by calling for master plans and capital improvement programs to ensure adequate sewage facilities to meet the demands of permitted development. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-78 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Storm Drainage The purpose of the storm drainage system is to protect residents and development from flooding by removing water runoff from streets and transporting it to the ocean. The storm drainage system in Huntington Beach is operated by the Orange County Flood Control District(OCFCD) and the City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department. The system includes drainage channels and pumping stations. The City's original drainage system was designed to accommodate 25 year flood events or less;the standard at the time. Recent improvements have been made to the Santa Ana River channel to accommodate up to a 100 year storm event;today's design standard. It is the goal of the OCFCD and City to improve the drainage system in Huntington Beach to today's standards where feasible and appropriate. The OCFCD is responsible for regional flood control facilities that traverse the City. The City is responsible for its own sub-regional and local drainage facilities. The majority of the City's drainage facilities is eligible for improvements by the OCFCD and are slated for improvement as funding permits. Some of these facilities are located in the Coastal Zone. Coastal Element policy calls for adequate storm drainage facilities for the Coastal Zone and requires that a master plan and capital improvement program be developed and implemented. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-79 t r 1 Fi r0 ^wI� RR wi• O:0 K♦ s01Y y� �;: 0Mw wf gK fit \ w [ • ay •^ wnm • >) [C ilmw i e G i )1 •O j N, Nt NINN 11 [0140[0 AWL '. )pt L1•T STATION 1•i it-s-0.NO III MAw 0 •;�•i.• RR.t.. Ow♦ r - - "•NON •• .•�• •©` 0DIN09w AV[. igw[ i�1!w ,N}} • TR UNm 0 •• O I,".K [ NA IC.s.D.NO.NI ]7g �� ,7 pO O~ ::rAT[m N. ww Im0om1 0 ♦ Ntll�Alopro,", • O • N[IL AV[. 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NAYI LTONAVGf- If 1[ STATION 0 fame[ / MAIN(G,LO.NO.111 ��•.[ ROOKNURiT 4''� �•. tTOgtT 'I feMtK ft"i rC��O+ST frORttMAINL YIiM • y/ _ { •TAgATMINT•LAMT NO.[ �ICOIw f v SAN"TATION • •-STRICT[I rqV LEGEND �f• 4 r\ COUNTY TRUNK fEY1ER IEKIfT.I •••MNM COUNTY TRUNK SEINER 1►ROPJ COUNTY►Uw STATION lEX1ST.1 ® COUNTY fUW STATION(MIOF-) �(Ie• Ctty TRUNK SEWER(EXIST.) i•••••••• CITY TRUNK SMERI►ROP-) C1Ty FUW STATION IEKIST.) ®O} CITY KIM STATION PROF-) ERAGE FACILITIES O& CY AND COUNTY SEW �Cj�-T-YOFHUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N� S9 KLBOLSA AVE. VI In N� McFADDEN AVE. E r ——_— —— EDINGER I AVE. I J N p HEIL < 3 AVE. z Qf z a Wo U d m O 0 S V *O N � U WARNER " AVE. ca SLATER m I AVE. W ---, 405 .�, o `_ Z TALBERT AVE. I ' \GCA y� a o c09 ELLIS AVE. 'cosy o GARFIELD - -AVE. -- -- 9 rAVH V)V) a.A YORKTOWN �C E. 3 rn n O N ADAMS AVE. '} G O 1a� z N INDIANAPOLIS AVE. j 9L z = 0 1/2 1 MILE 0 F Z 0 —7 ATLANTA AVE. m 0 U LEGEND m HAlAILTON m AVE. - CITY CHANNELS - CITY PUMP STATIONS v *� NIN COUNTY CHANNELS o • - COUNTY PUMP STATION DRAINAGE CHANNELS AND PUMPING STATIONS �C-24 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N�81 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Hazards Coastal Act policy requires that risks to life and property from flood, fire and geologic factors be minimized to the extent feasible. Natural environmental hazards in the City's Coastal Zone result from the area's geologic history and proximity to the ocean. The Coastal Zone has three geologically active earthquake faults that are part of a larger Newport-Inglewood fault structure, as well as several potentially active faults. The City's Coastal Zone also contains peat and organic soil deposits that contribute to methane gas generation and release and have high subsidence potential. Clay soils,which have a high expansion potential,are also prevalent. Further,some areas between the Santa Ana River and Beach Boulevard and between the northwest bluffs and Warner Avenue are at a lower elevation than the river and the connecting flood control channels and are subject to potential flooding during a 100 year storm. Figures C- 25 through C-35 depict hazards within the City of Huntington Beach. Coastal Element policy requires that new development provide mitigation to minimize hazard risks. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-82 Q U W S 2 U Q O Q O C¢S7 ¢ W W m 1 � 3 � Z Q SEAL WESTMINSTER BEACH .� - -�. � I BOLSA 'c m x ¢ w m z s `ZZ FADDEN _. EDINGER Qya2, g HEIL WARNER FOUNTAIN VALLEY y � s ;• 405 x � •� LATE 90 COUNTY OF`CIS TALB T cOa �• ORANGE �QYa2 ... , 9 (BOLSA CHICA) \�e. I Q cr IS z cc X x o •` Q cn g °c cr co ca - GARFIELD PACIFIC , OCEAN YORKTOWN Ed ADAMS .4 . . INDIANAPOLIS ATLANTA T PIER HAMILTON � BANNING LEGEND COSTA City Boundary MESA (Qya2)Tidal Flat Alluvium (Qya)Younger Alluvial Material (Qoa)Older Alluvial Material `s SOURCETinsley,J.C.,and others,1985,USGS Professional Paper 1360.Figure 146 SURFACE GEOLOGY Uj °S '° cc &25 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT Nei U � 0 O C7 w w m a� i'1•-- z 0 �. o SEAL I " WESTMINSTER BEACH o BOLSAI — a g � m •I Mc FADDEN Z -^ EDINGER I '— HEIL - WARNER FOUNTAIN _ VALLEY •� ,SLATER 4' •� sgti •`•� COUNTY OF�• I TALBERT ORANGE sty �• 4 (BOLSA CHICA) •� o • r. ELLIS a N cc a cc •� /J --- — m =— 3 •` - / GARFIELD •�— sE L •• _ % YORKTOWN �1 ADAMS PACIFIC , OCEAN / INDIANAPOLIS / ATLANiA A P ER HAMILTON / BANNING Legend COSTA City Boundary MESA High Potential for all Coastal Bluffs Low Potential Very Low Potential No Potential Source:County of Orange,1987,Orange County Hazardous Waste Management Plan POTENTIALLY UNSTABLE SLOPE AREAS H ° °S 10no S2 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT MGM U Q V Q O J < Z O ~ fn 0 C� W w m ti 3 uj SEAL " WESTMINSTER BEACH = BOLSA a a _ w Y Z 01 m O 8 z c� a Mc Z } DDEN I . = ,z EDINGER HEIL 30 - WARNER FOUNTAIN 0. VALLEY •S ATER 405 S • • TA FIT P, • i W cr a o cr �-- LLIS g cc Y o J m cc $ 3 ^r� — GARFIELD PACIFIC,, z YORKTOWN OCEAN < ��Ltf ADAMS INDIANAPOLIS ATLANTA T PIER • HAMILTON Legend City Boundary BANNING >30 Feet _ COSTA 10-30 Feet MESA 5-10 Feet ==- 3-5 Feet rv` ` <3 Feet . Source:Compiled by Tinsley,J.C.,and others,1985,USGS Professional Paper 1360,Figure 147; from Sprotte and others,1980 NEAR SURFACE WATER CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT iv-m U W N z 3 ~ CC a ¢ W i 1- N 2 • .� Nl SEAL I/ I�1 WESTMINSTER BEACH I o Z BOLSA) I w 8 Z �� •I Mc � m cz I ��ADDEN EDINGER HEIL ♦ ♦ ,B WARNER FOUNTAIN ♦�,� I VALLEY t SLATER I UW*r* -� 19 '_ TALBERT �,c9 •� 0(B0CP,A cam♦ �' c i K'Y •� ♦���'♦4%, ♦' ` ♦ '1f ELLIS g Yp o . GARFlELD S ••,. ' or f Wn Av YORKTOWN • e Fa l LEGEND —e�'., ♦��' �♦qae `, =, o %L A- ADAMS City Boundary '•, r?� ��e,� / o°;s •INDIANAPOLIS Fen Category A aquist Priolo special Studies Zone •,,9, ��i� . . ATLANTA Category B t Aqc,� r'•;°y ��� ��` i l Special Studies,indudi subsurface investigation, PIER O� ,'�i � -- ~ / HAMILTON for critical and important land uses and special evaluation of faults for all habitable structures rS1y� r'•,��,, * �; / •• \ / BANNING �.•`� Category C Special Studies,including a subsurface investigation, COSTA for cntical and important land uses MESA Category D PACIFIC so��• ''� Inactive or non-epstant;subsurface investigation m� may be��by OCEAN G� ` ?? Fault Uncertain SOURCE:City of Huntington Beach,1974 Seismic Sagety Element,Figure 3.1; modfied using Leighton&Associates,1986,Figures 2 and 3 NEWPORT- INGLEWOOD FAULT ZONE ��28 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N�86 Cn gg ¢ C1 U a O Cr Cn O C7 W W M y � • � Z z 0 0 WESTMINSTER SFAL BEACH Bot sA a U � w Y z O m 0 C7 0 oro FADDEN a -i z EDINGER HEIL WARNER FOUNTAIN VALLEY • •S TER 405 • `� s9 •� COUNTY OF ALBERT G0�9 •�•ORGE Cn BOILSA CHICA) Lcc a ¢ x ELLIS g a ai O a •` m m 3 •� GARFIELD r� � s g z YORKTOWN "t PACIFIC ��i '�� ADAMS OCEAN I INDIANAPOLIS ATLANTA 4, PIER HAMILTON BANNING Legend City Boundary COSTA MESA (L)Low Potential (H-M)High to Medium Potential (H-VH)High to Very High Potential (VH)Very High Potential Source:Tinsley,J.C.,and others,1985,USGS Professional Paper 1360,Figure 148 LIQUEFACTION POTENTIAL o 05 1.0 ac 0 -;e9 w W z LL CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT 1vW = J � U Q Qp Q J Z p /p Q w W co .1.� a- 3: / - Z II\ w /• 0 SEAL I WESTMINSTER BEACH BOLSAI I �- cr I Q w 8 I co 0 I FADDEN 3 \ -^ EDINGER HEIL WARNER FOUNTAIN -—-—-— I VALLEY SLATER 405 s� TALBERT GO CDcc ,r qv i ELLIS z = gNe cc o Q m m (--- .---.-- . GARFIELD /INDIANAPOLIS z RKTOWN S PACIFIC OCEAN I ATLANTA -� PIER HAMILTON _ BANNING COSTA MESA LEGEND City Boundary Moderate Tsunami Run-Up Area MODERATE TSUNAMI RUN—UP AREA— ° °S .0 W Uj z ��W CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT Wca a V \. --C O U U) cc i 3 CD _ CD cc .01.1. z SEAL I WESTMINSTER BEACH BOLSAI �• ¢ X0 g §' I mup cc g I FADDEN Cn 2 % — . I EDINGER I •� I •'� HEIL a . WARNER FOUNTAIN VALLEY •SLATER U TY OF TALBERTANGE Oic9 -O.Z •\ BOLSA CHICA) • •�. _o r E S2 -0.1 \• C —m_ 3 ' GARFIELD '-0.2 YORK OWN -0.3� -0.4 ADAMS -0.5 -0.6 INDIANAPOLIS -0.7 -0.8 ATLANTA 40 % PACIFIC PIER OCEAN cogsr HAMILTON "YY BANNING COSTA MESA Legend City Boundary SOURCE:Orange County Surveyors Office;from Angus Petroleum,1988,Appenft Z page 33 SUBSIDENCE AREAS FROM 1976 - 1986S2 �31 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT Wa U W 2 U Q p ¢¢ mc7 a w W .,'. ul 3 / Uj Z �. O SEAL I/. I.i WESTMINSTER BEACH BOLSAI rc o = U I I ~ W Y Z 0:7 m a cc Z O I z FADDEN S > O I : c7 z =' a _.I i � _ ��` EDINGER _0 I aHEIL._ WARNER FOUNTAIN ._,_._ I VALLEY �� -�� •SLATER 405 •` f I 9�0 O COUNTY OF I TALBERT ORANGE �� (BOLSA CHI CA) �✓ ELLIS o < Y z Cr a m m 3 ' kL r` <: I. .i- GARFIELD z YORKTOWN ADAMS PACIFIC INDIANAPOLIS OCEAN ATLANTA fp g� _ PIER q HAMILTON �T BANNING COSTA MESA Legend City Boundary Methane Overlay District Source:City of Huntington Beach,1990,Draft Safety Element Update,Figure 6.3.1 I METHANE OVERLAY DISTRICTS ° 05 a 0f) CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT v N-090 5 -- U W U U Q p Cn Q Z G J O Cr ~ mU d W W SEAL I::: WESTMINSTER BEACH BOLSAI: ¢ _ W OI..''•.. O. m O Z 0 o Mn m o FADDEN De th < Z � EDINGER e —, 5 NMI HEIL Minimal ,Al F � Depthl loodm � � WARNER. FOUNTAIN -----•— R �� Depth < 1':: I VALLEY SLATER 405 •� COUNTY OF TALBERT 0 •� ORANGE' g 9�Yy '�• (BOLSA CHICA) n i ELLIS z cc Cn•` = o Minima! ) _ m g •` loodin GARFIELD •� �gEp � m�-+` YORKTOWN . - PACIFIC OCEAN ADAMS INDIANAPOLIS '� � •tip*' ` �� -r�_��3� -� � j • I ATLANTA LEGEND '� j HAMILTON City Boundary BANNING Minimal Flooding m ;/ COSTA ILIDepth<1' MESA Depth 1-3' Flooding with Wave Action SOURCE:FEMA,1996 100 &500 YEAR RAIN FLOOD LEVEL � � CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N-m U U = 0Cn \. -< Q O G7 Z O W Frw m w 3.1 2 . z 0 J SEAL I-� " WESTMINSTER BEACH BOLSA I ¢ = W S o f;! � I� mMc z m o I FADDEN 3 a w z EDINGER HEIL 5f r'Va WARNER FOUNTAIN 44 w VALLEY a„. SLATER 405 •� �qN •�• COUNTY ORANGEF P, `• TALBERT GO (BOLSA CHICA) ¢ cc •� N cr •`• m m 3 GARFIELD rx. YORKTOWN ADAMS PACIFIC ` OCEAN, INDIANAPOLIS ATLANTA PIER O,gsl HAMILTON Legend BANNING City Boundary COSTA Moderate to High(20%-42%) MESA Low to Moderate(6%-27%) s Low(7%or Less) Variable Source:City of Huntington Beach,1974,Geotechnical Inputs (to the Seismic Safety Element),Figure 3.8 EXPANSIVE SOIL DISTRIBUTION MAP -r °S '-0 z �r-�, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT MG92 U W -C U O 2 0 Cr W W Uj SEAL I WESTMINSTER BEACH BOLSAI —- cc a I W Y , IS = �� .I co FADDEN ch —.I ^Z EDINGER Uj i I •— HEIL Q WARNER F ` OUNTAIN VALLEY 11•\ ,SLATER 405 •� COUNTY OF�• •TALBERT ORANGE H •�• (BOLSA CHICAI • I I a �• o r ELLIS C cc 8 --' / GARFIELD .. z � YORKTOWN PACIFIC o OCEAN Ali /ADAMS INDIANAPOLIS / / ATLANTA A / f �c'9 PIER HAMILTON Legend ' / City Boundary / BANNING Hazardous Material Operations COSTA MESA 1 McDonnell-Douglas 11 Pacifica Hospital , 2 A&M Associates 12 Shell Western E&P 3 Ally Industries 13 Cambro Manufacturing Co. 4 Venus Laboratories 14 Caltrans 5 Mohawk Finishing Products 15 Huntington Beach Oil Field 6 Production Plating 16 Golden West Refining Co. 7 Ano D'art Inc. 17 Ascon Landfill 8 Chevron USA 18 Southern California Edison Generating Plant 9 Humana Hospital 19 Sewage Treatment#2 10 Huntington Beach POA Range 20 Rainbow Disposal Site HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OPERATIONS nr _ $2 l� CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N-093 chaptPrs Kodak 2110 Duplicator Key Sheet 0 Chapters O P E R A T O R I N S T R U C T I O N S 13 Place the Key Sheet in front of the first page of ® Press"Star"then "Start"to activate the Key Sheet. each chapter. 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GARFIELD Z % YORKTOWN PACIFIC A OCEAN �� ADAMS INDIANAPOLIS ATLANTA PIER CCO 9 HAMILTON Legend City Boundary BANNING Hazardous Material Operations COSTA MESA 1 McDonnell-Douglas 11 Pacifica Hospital 2 A&M Associates 12 Shell Western E&P 3 Ally Industries 13 Cambro Manufacturing Co. 4 Venus Laboratories 14 Caltrans 5 Mohawk Finishing Products 15 Huntington Beach Oil Feld 6 Production Plating 16 Golden West Refining Co. 7 Ano D'art Inc. 17 Ascon Landfill 8 Chevron USA 18 Southern California Edison Generating Plant 9 Humana Hospital 19 Sewage Treatment I2 10 Huntington Beach POA Range 20 Rainbow Disposal Site HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OPERATIONS CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT MGM NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT ISSUES The following issues were identified through the Coastal Element update process. The goals, objectives and policies of the Coastal Element are intended to address these identified issues,as well as,the requirements of the Coastal Act. Coastal Land Use 1. The number of visitors to the City's beaches is anticipated to rise,thereby increasing impacts on coastal resources,facilities and services. (C 1.1.3, 1.2.1, 1.2.3) 2. Unregulated Coastal Zone development could impose negative environmental impacts on Coastal Zone resources. (C 1.1.1, C 1.1.3, C 1.1.4 and C 1.1.6) 3. Conventional zoning may be inadequate to implement appropriate regulations and design concepts in certain development nodes within the Coastal Zone. Implementation tools such as specific plans and design overlay districts should continue to be used to allow for greater flexibility in protecting unique coastal resources. (C 1.2.1 and C 1.2.2) 4. Unregulated seasonal and temporary activities could result in negative impacts on coastal resources. (C 1.1.5) Shoreline and Coastal Resource Access Circulation 84 5. Overall traffic is anticipated to increase in the City and within the Coastal Zone. (C 1.2.3, C 1.2.4, C2.1.2, C2.3.1, C2.4.1 and C2.4.2) 6. Pacific Coast Highway experiences congestion during summertime peak hours and holiday weekends. Portions of Pacific Coast Highway are proposed to be re-striped to permit an additional lane of traffic in each direction. The re-striping will remove existing on-street beach parking. (C 2.1.2 and C 2.3.1) 7. Extending Hamilton Avenue from its existing terminus to Beach Boulevard is proposed. The extension may impact environmentally sensitive habitat areas. Right-of-way acquisition would also be needed. (C 7.1.3) 8. Private automobiles create circulation and parking demands. Alternatives to the private automobile as a means of transportation to the City's coastal resources need to be promoted and provided for to mitigate traffic related impacts on coastal resources in general,minimize peak seasonal traffic circulation demands and minimize coastal parking demands. (C 2.2.1, C 2.2.2, C2.2.5, C2.2.6, C2.2.8 and C2.3.1) 9. Existing trails/paths need to be maintained,extended and or widened in some areas. (C 2.2.1, C2.2.2, C2.2.5, C 2.2.7 and C 2.2.8) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-94 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT 10. Bicycle path signs need to be maintained and enhanced to promote the use of bicycles in beach access. (C 2.L I and C 2.7.1) 11. Future design of the circulation system should focus upon the safety of the pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorist. (C 2.2.2, 2.8.1 and 2.8.2) Transit 12. Mass transit opportunities within the Coastal Zone should be convenient and plentiful. The feasibility of locating a transit center within the Coastal Zone should be investigated. (C 2.3.1, C2.3.2, C2.3.3, C2.3.4, C 2.3.5 and C 2.4.4) Parking 13. Recreational beach parking shortages are experienced about 18 days per year,during peak summer and holiday seasons. (C 2.3.1 and C 2.4.1) 14. Re-striping portions of Pacific Coast Highway to increase the number of traffic lanes will remove some existing on-street recreational beach parking. (C 2.1.2 and C 2.4.1) 15. Parking conflicts between beach recreational users and residents occur during peak season. (C 2.3.1, C 2.4.1 and C 2.4.5) Pedestrian Access 16. Existing shoreline and coastal resource access sites should be maintained. Additional public access, including access for the handicapped, should be provided where feasible. (C 2.2.2, C 2.5.1, C 2.6.1, C 2.6.2) 17. Pedestrian access to wetlands, where feasible and appropriate, should be provided. (C 2.6.6 and C 2.6.7) 18. Pedestrian safety should be a priority when providing coastal resource access. (C 2.2.2, C 2.2.3, C 2.8.1 and C 2.8.2) 19. Shoreline access should be provided in the area of Seapoint and Goldenwest. (C 2.8.3) 20. Additional public access opportunities to the Huntington Harbour waterways through new development or re-use should be provided where feasible. (C 2.5.1, C 2.6.1 and C 2.6.2) 21. Public awareness of existing shoreline and coastal resource access points along the shore and within Huntington Harbour should be promoted. (C 2.1.1, C 2.7.1, C 2.7. and C 2.7.3) 22. Direct access from the proposed Harriet Wieder Regional Park to the shoreline should be encouraged to be included in the park's design. (C 2.6.5) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-95 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER • DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Recreational and Visitor Serving Facilities 23. The City should promote and provide visitor serving and recreational facilities for a variety of market preferences and cost ranges. PREFERENCE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO DEVELOPMENT PROVIDING PUBLIC RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES. LOWER COST FACILITIES SHOULD BE PROTECTED,ENCOURAGED,AND, WHERE FEASIBLE, PROVIDED. (C 3.2.1, C 3.2.2 and C 3.2.3) 24. Hotel/motel rooms, restaurants,visitor serving entertainment uses,etc. are needed to serve visitor serving demand and should be encouraged and provided for. (C 3.2.3) 25. Overnight camping accommodations for recreational vehicles should be maintained and increased,where feasible,to provide lower cost overnight accommodations. (C 3.2.4, C 3.2.5 and C 3.2.6) 26. Existing public recreation sites in the Coastal Zone should be protected and preserved as feasible. (C 3.1.3) 27. The City should continue to preserve and promote the Municipal Pier as a recreation and visitor serving facility and coastal related activity node. (C 3.4.2 and C 3.4.3) 28. Recreational boating should be promoted and provided for,including appropriate areas for dry boat storage. (C 3.4.4 and C 3.4.5) 29. Local interests and concerns should be represented and included in State and regional recreation planning within the Coastal Zone. (C 3.5.1, C 3.5.2 and C 4.6•5) 30. The long-term fiscal and liability impacts of new or expanded MUNICIPAL recreational facilities within the Coastal Zone should be analyzed and considered before approval. (C 3.3.1) Visual Resources 31. Significant public coastal view corridors should be identified,preserved and maintained. Private coastal view corridors should be encouraged. HOWEVER,PRIVATE VIEWS ARE NOT PROTECTED BY COASTAL ACT OR CITY POLICY. (C 4.1.2, C 4.2.1, C 4.2.2 and C 4.2.3) 32. Coastal bluff top vistas should be preserved. (C 4.2.1, C 4.2.2 and C 4.2.3) 33. The natural landform of the coastal bluffs should be preserved and protected. (C 4.4.1, C 4.4.2, C 4.4.3 and C 4.4.4) 34. The scenic and visual quality of Pacific Coast Highway and other coastal routes could be enhanced through sign regulation, landscaping and design review of new development. (C 4.2.I, C4.2.2, C4.3.1, C4.5.1, C4.5.2, C4.5.3, C4.64) 35. Visually degraded areas in the Coastal Zone should be enhanced. Design review,placing transmission lines underground, screening the electrical energy generating plant and oil THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-96 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT ' facilities, preserving mature trees,and litter control should be promoted to enhance the aesthetic quality of the City's scenic coastal resources. (C 4.2.1, C 4.5.1, C 4.5.2, C 4.6.1, C 4.6.2, C4.6.3, C4.6.6, C4.71, C4.7.2, C4.7.3, C4.7.4, C4.7.5. C4.7.8 and C8.4.2) 36. The Coastal Element Land Use Plan should maintain natural areas and enhance them, where feasible, as aesthetic amenities, as well as,biological resources. (C 4.1.1, C 4.1.2, C 4.4.2, C 4.4.3 and C 4.4.4) 37. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC VIEWS FROM THE MUNICIPAL PIER,AS WELL AS,PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE PIER,BUILDING HEIGHTS ON THE PIER SHOULD BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 2 STORIES,OR 35 FEET,AND PUBLIC ACCESS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE PIER. (C 3 4.3) Historic and Cultural Resources 38. New development could negatively impact significant historical and archeological resources in the Coastal Zone. SUCH RESOURCES SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED IN COORDINATION WITH THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER AND REASONABLE MITIGATION MEASURES FOR PROTECTION OR ENHANCEMENT SHOULD BE REQUIRED. (C 5.5.1 and C 5.1.2) Water and Marine Resources 39. Activities associated with an urban environment may impose negative environmental impacts on marine resources in the Coastal Zone. (C 6.1.2, C 6.1.3, C 6.1.12 and'C 6.1.13) 40. Water quality should be monitored,protected and enhanced,where needed,to protect marine related resources. (C 6.1.1. C 6.1.2 and C 6.1.5) 41. Monitor and improve, if necessary,water quality in Huntington Harbour with additional boathead regulation and expanded aeration strategies. (C 6.1.6, C 6.1.7 and C 6.1.8) 42. Runoff and storm drain-related pollution should be minimized through strategies such as regulation of new development and strict enforcement of NPDES regulation. (C 6 L I and C 6.1.3) 43. The City's freshwater aquifers need to be protected from pollution and saltwater intrusion. (C 6.1.1) 44. Water conservation should be promoted. Strategies such as requiring conservation measures in the design of new projects,the use of reclaimed water by the City for irrigation purposes, where feasible, and investigating the feasibility of desalinization of sea water for potable usage should be considered. (C 6.1.9, C 6.1.10 and C 6.1.11) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-97 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT 56 Access to underground oil resources from surf. Acc g ace areas should be protected and maintained. (C 8.1.9 and C 8.4.4) 57. New energy technologies such as advanced oil recovery methods and solar technology should be encouraged,promoted and explored. (C 8.2.1, C 8.2.2, C 8.3.1, C 8.3.2 and C 8.3.3) 58. Beach access and aesthetics could be improved through energy facility consolidation, improved maintenance of energy facilities, screening and buffering. (C 4.7.8, C 8.2.3 and C 8.3.5) 59. Encourage clean-up efforts of the NESI(Ascon)site which is listed on the California State Superfund list. DO NOT PERMIT WL4ain limits e development of the site until clean up and decontamination efforts have been completed. (C 4.7.10 and C 8.4.5) 60. Adequate interdepartmental coordination within the City,as well as, interagency coordination between the City,other levels of government and outside agencies regarding energy related issues affecting the City is paramount to ensuring public and environmental safety. (C 8.1.1, C8.1.2, C8.1.3, C8.1.5, C8.1.6 and C8.1.7) Water, Sewer and Drainage 61. Existing water booster, storage and distribution systems are inadequate to meet the needs of potential future development in the Coastal Zone. (C 9.1.2) 62. Existing sewerage distribution systems in the Coastal Zone are aged and Yh need of upgrade and maintenance. (C 6.1.4 and C 9.1.2) 63. Existing flood drainage channels and pumping facilities are inadequate to accommodate a 100 year flood event. (C 9.1.2) Hazards 64. The City's Coastal Zone includes potential geologic and flood hazard areas. Potential risks can be minimized through land use regulation and design review. (C 10.1.1) Administration/Internency Coordination 65. City participation in the planning and review of State, federal and regional plans for improvements to facilities or areas within the City's Coastal Zone is imperative and should be pursued to ensure consistency with Coastal Act policies and City of Huntington Beach policies and concerns. (C IL 1.1) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-99 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT GOALS,OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES C 1.1.2 The use of private lands suitable for visitor The following section presents the goals, serving commercial recreational facilities objectives,policies and programs for the designed to enhance pubic opportunities for Coastal Zone in the City of Huntington coastal recreation shall have priority over Beach. At the end of each policy is a private residential,general industrial,or reference to the appropriate implementation general commercial development,but not program. For purposes of this Draft over agriculture or coastal-dependent document, references are made to the source industry. (I-C 1,I-C 2) (30222) ofgoals, objectives and policies. The reference(30250)refers to a Coastal Act C 1.1.3 section; (6d)refers to existing policies in the Where feasible, locate visitor-serving City's Coastal Element. References are also commercial uses in existing developed areas made to objectives and policies from the or at selected points of attraction for visitors. 1996 General Plan. Finally,preliminary (1--C 1, 1--C 2, I-C 4) (30250) comments from City departments and the Planning Commission are also noted. C 1.1.4 Consider the following measures when Land Use designing and siting new residential development to ensure that it is located in a Goal manner that maintains and enhances, where C 1 feasible,public access to the coast. (1-C 2, Develop a land use plan for the Coastal I-C 3, 1--C 4) (30252) Zone that protects'and enhances coastal resources,promotes public access and a) Provide neighborhood commercial balances development with facility needs. facilities within or adjoining residential development or in other areas that will Objective minimize the use of coastal access C 1.1 roads; Ensure that adverse impacts associated with b) provide non-automobile circulation such coastal zone development are mitigated or as bike trails and pedestrian walkways minimized to the greatest extent feasible. within the development; (New) c) provide adequate parking facilities or a substitute means of serving the Policies development with public transportation; C 1.1.1 d) provide for the recreational needs of With the exception of hazardous industrial new residents through local park development,new development shall be acquisition or on-site recreational encouraged to be located within,contiguous facilities. or in close proximity to,existing developed areas able to accommodate it or,where such C 1.1.5 areas are not able to accommodate it,in Temporary and seasonal activities within the other areas with adequate public services, coastal zone should be monitored and and where it will not have significant regulated through a permit process,and adverse effects, either individually or limited if necessary,to protect coastal cumulatively,on coastal resources. (I--C 1, resources from adverse impacts associated I-C 2) (30250) with the seasonal activities. (I-C 2) (New) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-100 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT C 1.1.6 Policies Encourage cluster development in areas C 1.2.1 designated for residential use within the Accommodate existing uses and new Coastal Zone. (1--C 1, 1--C 2,I-C 4) (6d) development in accordance with the Coastal Element Land Use Plan and the C 1.1.7 Development and Density Schedule Table The City shall,at minimum,consider the C-1. (1-C 1) (New) following when evaluating annexation proposals in the Coastal Zone: C 1.2.2 Require that development be designed to 1) Is the area to be annexed adjacent to account for the unique characteristics of existing corporate boundaries? project sites and objectives for Coastal Zone character in accordance with the 2) Does/will the area to be annexed Development"Overlay"schedule listed in contain land uses that are compatible Table C-1,as appropriate. (1--C 1, 1--C 2, 1--C with City land uses? 4) (New) 3) Does/will the area to be annexed C 1.2.3 contain land uses that have the ability Prior to the issuance of a development to provide economic benefit to the entitlement,the City shall make the finding City? that adequate services(i.e.,water, sewer, roads,etc.)can be provided to serve the 4) Would the area to be annexed place proposed development, consistent with an undue or excessive burden on the policies contained in the Coastal Element, at City's or other service provider's the time of occupancy. {IC 8, I-C 22k,1) ability to provide services? (15a) 5) Would the area to be annexed place C 1.2.4 an undue burden on school and other Pursue funding for projects to correct public services? (1--C 8, 1--C 13) existing deficiencies in community facility (New) systems in the coastal zone. (I--C 10, I-C 17) (15b) C 1.1.8 Prior to new construction or substantial SHORELINE AND COASTAL improvement, require specific measures to RESOURCE ACCESS be taken by developers,builders or property owners in flood prone areas (Figure C-33), Goal to prevent or reduce damage from flood C 1 hazards risks upon human safety. (1--C 20) Provide coastal resource access (General Plan Policy EH 4.1.1.) opportunities for the public where feasible and in accordance with the Objective California Coastal Act requirements. C 1.2 (New) Provide a land use plan that balances location,type and amount of land use with infrastructure needs. (New) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-101 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Circulation Objective Objective C 2.2 C 2.1 Encourage the use of City and State beaches Balance the circulation system with the as a destination point for bicyclists, circulation demands generated by the pedestrians, shuttle systems and other non- implementation of the Coastal Land Use auto oriented transport. (New) Plan. (New. Also covers 4b) Policies Policies C 2.2.1 C 2.1.1 Encourage the utilization of easements Provide signs along the following corridors and/or rights-of-way along flood control to guide and facilitate beach bound traffic: channels,public utilities, railroads and (Augmented by Public Works) Emphasiza streets,wherever practical pessible, for the the f hewing e M:a,._. with sigpAng,to use of bicycles and/or pedestrians. (I--C 8) faeiliwe I--C 9)—(15d (General Plan Policy CE 6.1.5, amended covered in LCP 2.1.10) by Public Works.) ■ Bolsa Chica Street to Warner C 2.2.2 Avenue to Pacific Coast Maintain existing pedestrian facilities and Highway. require new development to provide ■ Goldenwest Street pedestrian walkways and bicycle routes ■ Beach Boulevard between developments. (I-C 9) (General ■ Magnolia Street Plan Policy CE 6.1.6.) a Brookhurst Street ■ Springdale Street to Warner C 2.2.3 ■ Edwards Street,Garfield, Allow for the development of a pedestrian Seapoint to PCH overpass between the Waterfront Development and the ocean side of Pacific C 2.1.2 Coast Highway,and in other areas where Promote increasing the capacity of Pacific feasible and necessary,to facilitate safe Coast Highway through re-striping and pedestrian access and safe efficient traffic signal synchronization to enhance vehicular movement. (New) traffic circulation and safety. Require that all recreational beach parking spaces C 2.2.4 removed due to re-striping be replaced at a Adopt candidate locations for water-oriented one-to-one ratio. PARKING transportation facilities, located in REPLACEMENT PLAN(S)SHALL BE commercial areas in Huntington Beach CONSISTENT WITH OTHER LOCAL Harbour. (General Plan Figure CE-10). (I- COASTAL PROGRAM POLICIES,AS C 1, I-C 9,I-C 22d) (General Plan Policy WELL AS,THE PUBLIC ACCESS AND CE 6.1.8) RECREATION POLICIES OF THE COASTAL ACT. (New) eirealatien and safety in the Ceastal Zene. (15m covered in C 2.1.2) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-102 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT C 2.2.5 turnouts alongPacific Coast Hi hwa and g.-- --y Link bicycle routes with pedestrian trails other major arterial roads within the City, if and bus routes to promote an interconnected feasible and appropriate. (I-C 9, 1--C 22d) system. (I--C 9, 1--C 22d) (General Plan (New,_Public Works,Planning Policy CE 6.1.2) Commission C 2.2.6 C 2.3.4 Provide adequate bike racks at appropriate Continue to reserve the abandoned rail right locations within the Coastal Zone with of way,located parallel to Lake Street, for a special emphasis for facilities adjacent to the future transportation use such as a transit, beach. (1-C 9, I-C 22d) (20 pedestrian and/or bicycle facility. (I-C 9, 1- C 22d) (General Plan Policy 3.1.3) C 2.2.7 Develop a riding and hiking trail network C 2.3.5 and support facilities that provide linkages Encourage the development of a within the Coastal Zone where feasible and transportation center in the Coastal Zone in appropriate. (I-C 9, I-C 22d) (New) or near the Downtown area. The `f transportation center should be located to C 2.2.8 serve both local and commuter traffic and Pursue widening the existing Class I Coastal should be sited so as to minimize adverse Bikeway between the Pier and Bolsa Chica impacts from the use on adjacent land uses. State Beach to 20 feet. (7-C 9, 1--C 22d) (1--C 1, 1--C 9, I-C 22d) (15h,Planning (Amended 2e,Community Services.) Commission) Transit C 2.3.6 Provide for future use of water borne Objective passenger services along ocean frontages C 2.3 and harbor waterways. (I-C 1, I-C 9, I-C Promote mass transit opportunities within 22d) (General Plan Policy CE 3.1.7) the Coastal Zone. (New) Policies C 2.3.1 points within the eeasWzene and promet In serving additional recreational traffic demand,place primary emphasis on ^rv�(15f, covered in 2.3.1,2.3.2,2.3.3) facilitating public transit. (1-C 9) (15g) C 2.3.2 Augment the existing bus routes with any zone as a tfansit eeni (15I,covered in new bus routes designated in the Orange 2.3.4) County Transportation Authority(OCTA) Future Transit Needs Study, as appropriate and necessary. (1--C 9, I--C 21 d) (General Plan Policy CE 3.1.2) zene. 15k,covered in 2.3.5) C 2.3.3 Encourage the Orange County Transportation Authority to locate bus THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-103 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Parkin municipal costs. (I--C 9) (New,Economic Development) Objective C 2.4 C 2.4.4 Balance the supply of parking with the Encourage the use of parking areas outside demand for parking. (New) the Coastal Zone for passenger cars and the development of alternate transportation Policies modes for beach users. (I-C 9) (15j) C 2.4.1 Maintain an adequate supply of parking that C 2.4.5 supports the present level of demand and Allow for the use of alternative parking allows for the expected increase in private mechanisms such as residential parking transportation use. (I-C 9) (General Plan permits to minimize conflicts between beach Policy CE 5.1.1) parking demands and residential parking needs. (I-C 9) (New) C 2.4.2 Ensure that adequate parking is provided in all new development in the Coastal Zone paddng in Dewnte . (15e,completed) utilizing one or a combination of the following: (I-C 9) (151) Direct Access a) Apply the City's parking standards at a minimum. Objective b) Implement the Downtown C 2.5 Parking Master Plan Maintain and enhance, where feasible, c) CONSIDER DEVELOPING existing shoreline and coastal resource Utilize new parking standards access sites. (New) specific to the Coastal Zone, SUBJECT TO COASTAL Policies COMMISSION APPROVAL. C 2.5.1 ietien with the Require that existing public access to the shoreline and Huntington Harbour stFate�ies: (Economic waterways be maintained and enhanced, Development) where necessary and feasible,not d) Develop parking assessment withstanding overriding safety, districts to fund off-site parking environmental or privacy issues. (I-C 22m) structures, if necessary. (New) (Planning) e) Monitor parking programs to Objective make the most effective use of C 2.6 parking resources. (Planning) Promote and provide,where feasible, additional public access, including handicap C 2.4.3 access,to the shoreline and other coastal Consider the cost effectiveness of new resources. (New) parking facilities and encourage those that re-coup the cost of providing the land, Policies structures,maintenance and management of C 2.6.1 the facilities in order to minimize ongoing Require an offer of dedication of an easement in all new development,pursuant THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-104 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT to Article 2, Section 30212 of the Coastal shoreline,public recreation areas or to Act,to allow vertical access to the shoreline public trails and bikeways unless the or to public recreation areas or to public following condition(s)exists: (I--C 2, 1--C 8) trails and bikeways unless the following (Note: These exceptions shall not apply to condition(s) exists: (1--C 2, 1--C 8) (Note: the Transit Corridor These exceptions shall not apply to the pt y)(4a) Transit Corridor way.) (4a) a) Findings are made consistent with Section 30212 of the Coastal Act a) Adequate access exists nearby or is that access is inconsistent with proposed by the land use plan within public safety, military security 1000 feet;or needs,or that agriculture would be b) Access at the site would adversely affected;or significantly degrade b) Access at the site would environmentally sensitive habitat significantly degrade areas;or environmentally sensitive habitat c) Findings are made,consistent with areas;or Section 30212 of the Coastal Act, c) The parcel is too narrow for an that access is inconsistent with adequate privacy buffers separating public safety, military security the lateral accessway from an needs,or that agriculture would be existing residence. The following adversely affected;or guideline shall be used in d) The parcel is too narrow for an determining adequate privacy adequate privacy buffer separating buffers: there must be at least 15 • the accessway from the existing feet between an•existing residence, residence and would therefore patio cover or pool and the shoreline adversely affect the privacy of the in order to accommodate both an property owner. accessway and the privacy buffer. e) The following guideline shall be d) An offer of dedication for lateral used in determining adequate access in accordance with this privacy buffers: There should be at policy shall be required only in least 15 feet between the existing conjunction with new development residence and the side yard property on vacant parcels and along all line for an adequate buffer. sandy beach areas. In existing f) Offers of dedication for vertical developed residential areas which access in accordance with this do not front a sandy beach area, policy shall be provided only to access will generally only be sandy beaches and recreation areas required where it can be and in conjunction with accomplished with the privacy development on vacant parcels, standards established above. Access replacement of existing structures or to the bulkhead areas of Huntington in commercial projects. Harbour is generally not appropriate,because in most cases it C 2.6.2 cannot be provided consistent with Require an offer of dedication of an privacy standards. However,there easement in all new development,pursuant may be situations where access to to Article 2, Section 30212 of the Coastal and along the bulkhead is Act,to allow lateral access along the appropriate. Where a parcel is large THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-105 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT enough to provide public access C 2.6.7 consistent with the privacy Pursue local, State and Federal funding to standards in new development, provide and maintain boardwalks,peripheral access along the bulkhead may be trails, interpretive exhibits and other appropriate,particularly if public educational facilities in coastal wetlands use areas such as fishing piers can where compatible. (1-C 17) (4i) be reached or provided in new development through such In ne ease shall develepment in any accessways. diminish ef WeF&Fe with the publie's C 2.6.3 . (4a) The City shall accept offers of dedication for Covered in 2.6.4 with correct Coastal Act access consistent with its ability to assume wording. maintenance and liability. If not accepted by the City, offers of dedication for access Objective may be accepted by any other public agency C 2.7 or private association,provided that any Promote public awareness of existing access association or agency which proposes to opportunities to coastal resources. accept accessways is able to assume maintenance and operation of such Policies accessway prior to opening it to the public. C 2.7.1 (I--C 2, I--C 8) (4a) Maintain and enhance, where necessary,the coastal resource signing program that C 2.6.4 identifies public access points, bikeways, Development shall not interfere with the recreation areas and vista points throughout public's right of access to the sea where the Coastal Zone. (I--C 3, I-C 9, I-C 14) (0) acquired through use of legislative authorization, including but not limited to C 2.7.2 the use of dry sand and rocky coastal Pursue local, state and federal funding to beaches to the first line of terrestrial facilitate the development,implementation vegetation. (I--C 2, I-C 8) (30211) and maintenance of a public signing program. (I-C 17) (New) C 2.6.5 Promote the incorporation of C 2.7.3 pedestrian/equestrian/bike trail linkages to Assemble and make available for public the shoreline within the proposed_Harriet M. information purposes,the documentation Wieder Regional_Park where feasible._�I--C necessary to identify the public rights-of- 2, I--C 9) (New,Planning Commission) way, ownership and other agreements concerning the Huntington Harbour C 2.6.6 channels including applicable homeowners' Promote public access to coastal wetlands association deed restrictions. (I-C 22m) for limited nature study,passive recreation (4g, retain policy per Public Works and other low intensity uses that are comment.) compatible with the sensitive nature of these areas. (I-C 2, I-C 9, I--C 22b) (4h) Objective C 2.8 Promote pedestrian safety in providing coastal resource access. (New) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-106 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Policies C 2.8.1 Policies Promote safe pedestrian access to the beach C 3.1.1 from the inland side of Pacific Coast Prohibit development of permanent above Highway. (I--C 2, I--C 9) (4c) ground structures on the beach sand area with the exception of the following C 2.8.2 conditionally permitted uses: (I--C 1, I-C 2) Provide for the use of pedestrian overpass (la, Community Services) connecting the Waterfront development to the beach parking area,and in other areas a) Lifeguard towers and other where feasible and necessary to enhance facilities necessary for public pedestrian safety. (I-C 9) (New) safety. b) Public restrooms and beach C 2.8.3 concession stands when located Initiate cooperative planning efforts with the immediately adjacent to paved State Parks and Recreation Department and parking or access areas. other responsible agencies and affected c) Reconstruction and/or private parties,and pursue funding to expansion related to the develop a pedestrian access program to Municipal Pier. safely link the north side of Pacific Coast d) Fire rings and volleyball nets. Highway to the beach. (I--C 9, I--C 12, I--C e) Pedestrian trails. 16) (New Public Works,Community f) Bike trails,bike support Services,Planning) facilities,and handicapped access. g) Public camping and recreational vehicle facilities. affieeted private parities and pursue funding h) Shade structures and picnic facilities. PCH to the beae'in the area&em Nintw i) Pedestrian overpasses. (4d) C 3.1.2 Done. Prohibit the expansion of parking facilities that would result in the loss of recreational RECREATIONAL AND VISITOR sand area with the exception of those areas SERVING FACILITIES listed below: (I--C 1, I-C 2) Goal 1) Conditionally provide for the C 3 expansion of parking facilities Provide a variety of recreational and onto the vacated oil production visitor commercial serving uses for a area located between the existing range of cost and market preferences. seawall and bluff face between (New) Goldenwest and 9t'Streets. (New, Public Works) Objective LCP 3.1 2) Preserve,protect and enhance,where f the pat--king f4eilities feasible, existing public recreation sites in en HuntiVea-St to-Beaeh between the Coastal Zone. (30221) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-107 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Objective C 3.2 landseaping plans and provided th Ensure that new development and uses adequate eur-bs,gattefs, sidewalks, provide a variety of recreational facilities for a range of income groups, including low cost facilities and activities. (New) (lb, Policies accomplished) C 3.2.1 Encourage,where feasible, facilities, 3) Conditionally provide for the programs and services that increase and expansion of parking facilities at enhance public recreational opportunities in Huntington City Beach between the Coastal Zone. (1--C 2, 1--C 22c, d and e) Beach Boulevard and First Street, (30213 and 21 augmented) in the area known as South Beach located between the existing C 3.2.2 parking lot and bikelpedestrian Encourage privately-owned recreation path. (New,Community Services) facilities on both private and public land to be open to the public. (30213 and 2k) that weuld result in the less ef reereatie C 3.2.3 sand area; with the emeeptien ef the State Encourage the provision of a variety of Beaeh-per4dn&.--(1b,covered in C 3.1.2) visitor-serving commercial establishments within the Coastal Zone, including, but not limited to, shops,restaurants,hotels and motels, day spas and time-shares(vacation Beaeh between the existing paFking area an ownership). (I-C 1,I-C 2, I--C 3, 1--C 4) (New,Planning) City . (5a,covered in C3.2.3 with implemented. (lb covered in C 3.1.2) alternative wording,Planning,Economic Development.) C 3.1.3 Conduct an inventory of existing beach C 3.2.4 facilities on a periodic basis to determine Establish an ongoing program to permit requirements of renovation and/or future recreational vehicle camping during the capital improvements,prepare a capital winter months at City beach parking lots. improvements program and adopt a (1-C 221) (5c) prioritization schedule for improvement. (I- C 16, I-C 17, I-C 22c and d) (General Plan C 3.2.5 Policy RCS 6.1.2) Encourage additional overnight recreational vehicle camping facilities,adequately screened, in the recreation areas on both sides of Newland Street near Pacific Coast THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-108 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Highway and on the State beach parking lots characteristics within the Harriett M.Wieder g Y P g during the winter months. (I-C 22j) (5b) Regional Park: (I-C 1, I-C 2) (2d) C 3.2.6 a) Investigate the feasibility of providing year round camping below the bluffs,northwest within the City"Geast l Zene. of the Municipal Pier,be�tvvnee N ni th (2d,vague) tieet and Goldenwest Street. (New, b) Leeate higher-intensity us Community Services,Planning Como Sion) (I-C 22j) adjaeent land uses. (2d,vague) C 3.2.7 _ c) Limit above ground structures Promote the_implemenn_tation_of€neeurage to support facilities such as feasibility stu restrooms,picnic tables,bike effertsf'er and funding for the proposed racks,view points,interpretive Orange Coast River Park concept. The centers and educational Orange Coast River Park is envisioned as a facilities. (2d augmented by linkage of public parks(Talbert and Community Services, Fairview Regional Parks)and private open Planning) space lands along and near the mouth of the d) Site facilities and uses to Santa Ana River, including possible linkages maximize view opportunities to with open space lands located on the inland the adjacent Bolsa Chica. (2d) side of Pacific Coast Highway,between the e) Provide public access to the Santa Ana River and Beach Boulevard in Regional Park as a coastal Huntington Beach. (I-C 1, I--C 2,I-C 17) resource,by-providing a public (New,Planning,Planning Commission) bluff top road to the park area. (4k) C 3.2.8 f) Prohibit development of the Promote and support the implementation of bluff faces at the eastern edge of the proposed Wintersburg Channel Class I the Bo1sa:Chica-wetlands Bikeway. (I-C 1,AND I-C 2) (New, western edge of the Helly recommended by County of Orange) Seaeliff that would alter the natural landfonsn or threaten C 3.2.9 stability of the bluffs,with the Promote and support the development of, exception of drainage or other the City and County portions of the Harriett facilities needed to maintain M.Wieder Regional Park. Include a public health and safety. (41, continuous trail system from Huntington P_Ianning,Pl nanm g Central Park to the beach,along the-eastern Commission) borde `of the BolscaluC wetlands;i g) Require adjacent land uses to f_easible_. provide and/or preserve access Plan A&ea. I--C 1, I-C_2 and to the Regional park. Leeate I-C 17) (4j and 2c, tanning Commission) residential develepment in C3.2.10 to the LineaF Par4E. (4m,vague Encourage and support the following language'replaced, Planning) recreational facilities and design h) Promote the removal of oil operations within the park. (4n) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-109 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT i Support the proposed Class I Policies PP P P Bikeway through the park C 3.4.1 j) PROVIDE ADEQUATE Provide opportunities for recreational PARKING FOR THE PARK. fishing and support facilities on the C3.2.11 Huntington Beach Municipal Pier. (I-C 1, 1- Pursue an implementation plan for the C 2) (2a) Regional Park in cooperation with the County of Orange. (I--C 1, I-C 2) (2c) C 3.4.2 Enhance the Municipal Pier and surrounding C3.2.12 area to function as the"hubs"of tourist and Actively pursue County, State and Federal community activity. (1-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 3, I-C funding for development of the Harriett M. 4) (General Plan Policy RCS 1.1.3) Wieder Regional Park. Work to ensure that funds earmarked for the Regional Parka_ re C 3.4.3 not transferred to other-projects�(1-C 17) Require that any plans for restoration or (2g,Planning Commission replacement of the Municipal Pier include the following provisions: (I-C 2, 1--C 3, I-C 4) (2b) a) Areas for recreational fishing and support facilities. fel g-streets.(15 c,completed.) b) Unobstructed public views seaward from the end of the ra•-•.,-,t.: 38th c._ee. Pier. • Ellis "venue c) Significanvopportunities for • G., field " unobstructed public views of the shoreline. Objective Consider long term fiscal and liability d) Limit Pier access to impacts of new or expanded recreational pedestrians and trolly type facilities within the Coastal Zone and transit. (Community minimize impacts where feasible. (New) Services) e) Maintain a minimum of 30 70 Policies percent of the total area of the C 3.3.1 Pier as public Mn space a d Establish the responsibility for long term ensure tliat adequate pedestrian maintenance and liability prior to approval flow is maintained along tie of any major recreational facility, including Pier length Tanning, marina,public park,trail,etc. (I-C 2, 1-C 7, ,°"`" r `�"'�` Planning t.1-1 soon I-C 10) (2j) f) Provide adequate handicap access. Objective g) LIMIT BUILDING C 3.4 HEIGHTS ON THE PIER TO Encourage and protect water oriented A MAXIMUM OF 2 recreational activities that cannot readily be STORIES(35 FEET). provided at inland water areas. (30220) h) REQUIRE THAT PUBLIC ACCESS BE MAINTAINED THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-110 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT AROUND THE ENTIRE of beach sand available for o PERIMETER OF THE PIER. recreational use. d) Location of comfort stations C 3.4.4 within or adjacent to parking Encourage the provision of public boating facilities. support facilities compatible with e) Provision of drop-off and turn- surrounding land uses and water quality. (1- around facilities for public C 2, I-C 3, I-C 4) (2h) transit. f) Provision of bus parking areas. C3.4.5 g) Removal of the existing chain Encourage additional dry storage areas for link fence; City review and boats in industrial areas. (2i) approval of the location, design and materials of any fencing Objective necessary for safety purposes. C 3.5 h) Access provisions for early Ensure that local interests and concerns are beach users. included in State and regional recreation planning within the Coastal Zone. Consider VISUAL RESOURCES long term fiscal and liability impacts of new or expanded recreational facilities within the Goal Coastal Zone and minimize impacts where C 4 feasible. (New) Preserve and,where feasible,enhance and restore the aesthetic resources of the Policies City's coastal zone,including natural C 3.5.1 areas,beaches,harbors,bluffs and Require review and approval by the City of significant public views. final development plans prior to permitting any additional development on the State Objective beaches. (I-C 2,I--C 12) (3a) C 4.1 Provide opportunities within the Coastal C 3.5.2 Zone for open space as a visual and aesthetic Prior to permitting any additional resource. development on _Hup�pgteff�We Beae the state beaches inHuntington Beach_,require Policies consider the following: (1--C 2, 1-C 12) (3b, C 4.1.1 Planning,Planning Commission) Designate lands for the provision of passive and visual open space on the Coastal Land a) Review and approval by the Use Map,which provide a balance to the City of final landscape and urban and suburban development of the architectural plans. Coastal Zone. (1-C 1,I-C 2) b) Location of new facilities and landscaping in a manner that C 4.1.2 minimizes public view blockage Develop City approved plans that provide and enhances visually degraded natural open space linkages between Central areas. Park,the freshwater riparian habitat to the c) Location of new facilities in a southwest,and the freshwater marsh areas manner that maximizes the area within the Bolsa Chica. These linkages may include the use of open space dedications, THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-111 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT development of ark/natural reserves,trails height,and site orientation. General Plan P P g ( or greenbelts. (I-C 1, 1--C 2) (General Plan Policy UD 2.1.1) Policy ERC 2.1.7) C 4.2.3 C 4.1.3 Promote the preservation of significant Preserve skyward,night time views through public view corridors to the coastal corridor, minimization of lighting levels along the including views of the sea and the wetlands shoreline. (I--C 1, I-C 2) (New,Public through strict application of local Works) ordinances,design guidelines and related planning efforts,including defined view Objective corridors. (General Plan Policy ERC C 4.2 4.1.5) Promote the protection of the Coastal Zone's visual and aesthetic resources through Objective design review and development C 4.3 requirements. (New) Promote designated coastal roadways as scenic corridors. (New) Policies C 4.2.1 Policies Establish review pr-eeeduf- Ensure that C 4.3.1 the following minimum standards are met by Adopt an ordinance that contains regulations new development in the Coastal Zone as adequate to achieve State Scenic Highway feasible and appropriate: (I-C 2, I-C 4) (6a) status for Pacific Coast Highway and pursue a) Preservation of public views to the establishment of Pacific Coast Highway and from the bluffs,to the as a State Scenic Highway. (I-C 14, I-C shoreline and ocean and to the 22a) (6i and 6j) wetlands. b) Adequate landscaping and Objective vegetation. C 4.4 c) Evaluation of project design Promote the preservation of significant regarding visual impact and landforms and physical features within the compatibility. Coastal Zone. (New) Policies di&eugh design and siti C 4.4.1 (Covered in tansit seefi� Promote the preservation of Prey under aeees ` elteratiea the natural landform of the d) Incorporate landscaping to mask bluffs seaward of Pacific Coast Highway. oil operations and major utilities, such as the electrical pag4ets- Alterations necessary for power plant on Pacific Coast development of public access trails, parking Highway. Edisea generating facilities and/or bluff stabilization may be swien. permitted subject to City approval. (1-C 1, I- C 2, I-C 4) (6b,Comm. Services, C 4.2.2 Planning) Require that new development be designed to consider coastal views in its massing, THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-112 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT include but will not be limited to: U--C 21g) C 4.4.2 (6f,Planning,Planning,Commission) Prohibit private development along the bluffs rising up to the Bolsa Chica mesa(the a) Prohibition of signs that do not bluff face that rises above the display information related to an northwestern edge of the Bolsa Chica low activity, service or commodity land)within the City's jurisdiction that available on the premises, would alter the natural landform or threaten excluding DIRECTION the stability of the bluffs,with the SIGNAGE and signage on bus exception of drainage or other such shelters,ba b h s or beach facilities necessary to ensure public health areas. or safety. (I-C 1,I-C 2, I--C 4,I-C 8) (6c, b) Limits to the height, size,design Planning) and materials of signs. c) Prohibition of rooftop signs. C 4.4.3 d) Restrictions on the use of lights Prohibit development of the bluff faces at and moving parts in signs. the eastern edge_of the_Bolsa Chica-westem e) Enforcement of maintenance area that would controls. alter the natural landform or threaten stability of the bluffs,with the exception of C 4.5.3 drainage or other such facilities necessary Coordinate the design of public and private to ensure public health or safety. (I-C 1, signs and graphics in the coastal zone. (I-C I--C 2,I--C 4, I-C 8) (41, also stated in LCP 22g) (General Plan UD Element) 3.3.8;Pl_anning_Commissron.) a) Prepare and implement a C 4.4.4 coordinated public/private sign Develop implementation programs that will program that fosters a cohesive preserve and maintain the physical features image and includes the of the wetlands,bluffs, and beaches. (I-C 2, following: I-C 4) (General Plan Policy ERC 4.1.4) 1. Sign standards that Objective identify public places, C 4.5 recreational Minimize the negative aesthetic impacts of opportunities and tourist signage in the Coastal Zone. destinations; 2. Design standards for Policies public monument C 4.5.1 signage and public Prohibit new billboards within the Coastal banners for street light Zone(6e)and require the removal of all standards along the existing billboards along Pacific Coast major arterials; Highway as properties are developed, or 3. Identification sign improved. within five yeafs ef eeFfifieatie designs for each of the ^`he LGP. (I-C 2, I-C 4) (7c,Planning) residential districts; 4. Design standards for C 4.5.2 primary and secondary Establish special regulations for on-premise entry node signage; and signs within the Coastal Zone that may THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-113 I NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT 5. Improved street signage as prescribed by the City. (1-C 3, I-C 8) that incorporates such (New,Planning) elements as city logos or local design T-e the maximum ex4ent feasible, require th elements. (6g covered in C 4.6.1) b) Develop a major arterials public signage installation program. C 4.6.2 Establish landscaping ordinances/guidelines c) Consider developing guidelines for specifying vegetation types for the coastal private monument signage that area. SUCH ORDINANCES AND incorporates a consistent public GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO identification device such as a City COASTAL COMMISSION APPROVAL. logo or a logo for the business' (1-C 3) (6k) location, i.e., Beach Boulevard. C 4.6.3 C 4.5.4 Require additional landscaping and varying Pursue funding to implement LCP Policy hardscape along the beach trail and roadway 4.5.3. (I--C 17) medians in the Coastal Zone. (1--C 2, 1--C 3, I--C 4) (General Plan Policy UD 2.1.1) Par-sue-f nding te:-(6h covered in policy C 4.5.3 Planning) C 4.6.4 Where feasible, require landscaped medians Shefelihb and develep see along Pacific Coast Highway prior to permitting any major improvements that would increase vehicular capacity of the its-beaches;an highway. (I-C 3) (7g) b) Establish a eeer-dinated theme and implement design stan—der-69 C 4.6.5 Promote a cooperative agreement between fie: the City and the State to landscape parking areas along the State beaches. (1-C 3, I-C Objective 12) (7b) C 4.6 Enhance the visual appearance of the C 4.6.6 Coastal Zone through the development and Require landscaping to screen flood control implementation of landscaping standards. channels where visible to public views and (New) where there is adequate planting area available. (I-C 2, I-C 3) (General Plan Policies Policy UD 2.2.3) C 4.6.1 For new re-development, require the preservation of existing mature trees (as Objective defined by the City's Landscape Ordinance). C 4.7 If preservation of existing mature trees is not Improve the appearance of visually feasible, require that removed trees be degraded areas within the Coastal Zone. replaced at a minimum 2:1 ratio either on (New) 0 site,or elsewhere within the Coastal Zone, THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-114 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT ' Policies C 4.7.5 C 4.7.1 Require the review of new and/or Promote the use of landscaping material to expansions of existing industrial and utility screen uses that detract from the scenic facilities to ensure that such facilities will quality of the coast along public rights-of- not visually impair the City's coastal way and within public view. (1--C 2, I-C 3) corridors and entry nodes. (I-C 2,1--C 7) (7a) (General Plan Policy U 5.1.4) C 4.7.2 C 4.7.6 Continue to locate new and relocated Ensure beaches and associated facilities are utilities underground when possible. All clean and litter free. (1--C 6) (General Plan others shall be placed and screened to Policy PF 3.3.1) minimize public viewing. (1--C 2, 1--C 7) (General Plan Policy CE 7.3.4) C 4.7.7 Oppose offshore drilling off Huntington C 4.7.3 Beach where visual and environmental Consider the following priority within the quality may be impacted. (1--C 8, I-C 12, I-C Coastal Zone for underground placement of 15, I--C 22q) (General Plan Policy PF overhead utility and telephone lines, in 3.3.3) accordance with the rules and regulations of the California Public Utilities Commission: C 4.7.8 (1-C 2, I-C 7) (7d) Require landscape and architectural buffers and screens around oil production facilities a) Pacific Coast Highway and other utilities visible from public rights- b) Beach Boulevard,Adams Street of-way. (1-C 2, 1--C 3) (General Plan to Pacific Coast Highway. Policy UD 2.2.1) c) Brookhurst Street from Hamilton Avenue to Pacific C 4.7.9 Coast Highway. Require the removal of non-productive oil d) Magnolia Street from Hamilton production facilities and the restoration of Avenue to Pacific Coast the vacated site. (1--C 2, 1--C 3) (General Highway. Plan Policy UD 2.2.2) e) Goldenwest Street from Huntington Central Park to C 4.7.10 Pacific Coast Highway. Encourage the remediation and clean up of f) Warner Avenue within the the NESI(Ascon)site. Work with other Coastal Zone. (Public Works) responsible agencies and property owner to g) Newland Street within the facilitate site clean-up. (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 12) Coastal Zone. (Public Works) (New,Planning) C 4.7.4 Investigate the feasibility of rerouting or Gevered with better-werding-in undergrounding transmission lines which 4-7-.&) currently traverse wetlands. (I-C 2, I--C T) (7e) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-115 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT HISTORIC AND CULTURAL b) Require that new development RESOURCES be designed to reflect the Downtown's historical Goal structures and adopted C 5 Mediterranean theme; Promote the preservation of significant c) Amend the Downtown Specific archaeological and paleontological Plan to: resources in the Coastal Zone. (New, Coordinate with the 30244) Citywide Design Guidelines; and Objective Incorporate historic C 5.1 preservation standards and Identify and protect,to the maximum extent guidelines. feasible, significant archaeological, d) Coordinate Downtown paleontological and historic resources in the development and revitalization Coastal Zone. (New) with policies and programs of the Historic and Cultural Policies Resources Element. C 5.1.1 COORDINATE WITH THE STATE OF WATER AND MARINE RESOURCES CALIFORNIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE TO ENSURE Goal THAT ARCHAEOLOGIC, C 6 PALEONTOLOGIC AND Prevent the degradation of marine HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT resources in the Coastal Zone from RESOURCES WITHIN THE COASTAL activities associated with an urban ZONE ARE IDENTIFIED. (I--C 12, 1--C environment. (New) 221) (New) Objective C 5.1.2 C 6.1 WHERE NEW DEVELOPMENT Promote measures to mitigate the adverse WOULD ADVERSELY IMPACT impacts of human activities on marine ARCHEOLOGICAL OR organisms and the marine environment PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES through regulation of new development, WITHIN THE COASTAL ZONE, monitoring of existing development,and REASONABLE MITIGATION retrofitting necessary and feasible. (New) MEASURES TO MINIMIZE IMPACTS SHALL BE REQUIRED. (I-C 8) Policies C 6.1.1 C 5.1.3 Require that new development include Reinforce downtown as the City's historic mitigation measures to prevent the center and as a pedestrian-oriented degradation of water quality of groundwater commercial and entertainment/recreation basins,wetlands,and surface water. (I-C 2, district,as follows: (I-C I, I--C 2, I-C 4) I-C 8) (8a) (General Plan UD1.1.2) C 6.1.2 a) Preserve older and historic Require containment curtains around structures; waterfront construction projects on inland THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-I16 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT waterways to General Plan Policy ERC Y y thte the eeean avoid turbid waters drifting 2.1.18) into the ocean. (I--C 2,I-C 3, I--C 8) (8b, augmented by Planning) C 6.1.4 Improve existing infrastructure to prevent C 6.1.3 sewage system failures that may result in the Continue implementation of the Municipal discharge of untreated sewage into the ocean Non-Point Source National Pollution waters. (I-C 10) (New) Discharge Elimination Standards(NPDES) program of which the City is a permitee C 6.1.5 through the Santa Ana Regional Water Periodically assess the adequacy of the Quality Control Board. Per program County's water quality monitoring parameters, continue to require a Water procedures for the City's wetlands, Quality Management Plan for all applicable harbors and beaches and coordinate with new development within the Coastal Zone, responsible agencies to ensure adequate and include mitigation measures such as the monitoring. (1-C 11, I-C 12) (New, following: (I-C 2, I--C 3, I-C 8) Planning/Public Works, Comm. Services) a) Use of the best available runoff Assess the adequaey ef the existing wate control management techniques quality meniteFing and, if , in new development including establish^ ^of . (8h the national pollution Discharge covered in Policy 6.1.5) Elimination System Standards (NPDES); C 6.1.6 b) Adoption of guidelines to if it is detefmifted that water-quality in reduce runoff(silt,debris and litter)from construction sites. quality;Coordinate with responsible These implementation agencies to establish improvement measures guidelines will be developed for Huntington Harbour water quality such with the guidance and approval as requiring boat pumpout or holding tank of the Santa Ana Regional facilities in existing development. (I-C 12) Water Quality Control Board (8i augmented by Planning and Public and the State Water Resources Works) Control Board; c) Establishment of runoff controls C 6.1.7 for soils removed in restoration Monitor and coordinate with responsible and/or remediation of oil sites; agencies to ensure that dissolved oxygen and levels in Huntington Harbour do not fall d) Encourage and assist,where below minimum standards. Promote appropriate, County efforts to aeration and water circulation devices, modify flood control channels regulate the dredging schedule or implement that empty into the Bolsa Chica, other appropriate mitigation measures if Huntington Beach Wetlands and needed. (New,Planning,Public Works, beach areas in order to minimize Comm. Services) negative impacts from urban runoff while maintaining flood control effectiveness. (New, THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-117 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT (I-C 12) damage to marine organisms due to (8j Covered in LCP 6.1.7) entrainment in accordance with State and Federal law. (I-C 2, I-C 7,I-C 8) (8e, C 6.1.8 Planning) Eliminate the use of anti-fouling chemical treatments on boats moored in the harbor, C 6.1.14 except at permitted locations. (I-C 2, I--C 3, Limit diking,dredging, and filling of coastal I-C 12) (General Plan Policy ERC 2.1.16) waters,wetlands, and estuaries to the specific activities outlined in Section 30233 C 6.1.9 and 30607.1 of the Coastal Act and to those Periodically review the City's policies on activities required for the restoration, water conservation, including the Water maintenance, and/or repair of the Municipal Conservation Ordinance,to ensure the use Pier and marina docks. Conduct any diking, of state of the art conservation measures. (I- dredging and filling activities in a manner C 11) (New, Planning) that is consistent with Section 30233 and 30607.1 of the Coastal Act. (I-C 2, I-C 7, 1- Investigate the feasibility ef requiring 8) (8f,Comm. Serv.) C 6.1.15 few. (8c-Covered in LCP 6.1.9) Monitor harbor dredging to ensure CONSISTENCY WITH COASTAL ACT C 6.1.10 SECTION 30233 AND minimal impacts to Encourage research and feasibility studies water quality,plant,and biological regarding ocean water desalinization as an resources. (1-C 2,1--C 7, 1--C 8, I-C 12) alternative source of potable water. (General Plan Policy ERC 2.1.17) Participate in regional studies and efforts where appropriate. (I--C 22n) (New, C 6.1.16 Planning) Monitor sand movement, coastal erosion and methods of mitigation. (I--C 12, I-C 1 S) C 6.1.11 (General Plan Policy PF 3.3.2) Encourage water reclamation projects and the use of reclaimed water for purposes such C 6.1.17 as irrigation,where feasible and appropriate. Prohibit groins,cliff retaining walls, (1-C 2, 1--C 3) (30231) pipelines,outfalls,and other such construction structures or activities that may C 6.1.12 alter natural shoreline processes unless Prior to the approval of any new or designed to eliminate or mitigate adverse expanded outfalls, require eneexr-age the impacts on local shoreline sand supply, or provision of mitigation measures to are necessary to protect public health, minimize damage to marine organisms in safety and/or welfare. (I--C 2) (lc, accordance with State and federal law. (I-C Planning) 2, I--C 3, I-C 7, 1--C 8) (8d, Planning) C 6.1.13 Prior to approval of any new or expanded seawater pumping facilities, require eneeumge the provision of maximum feasible mitigation measures to minimize THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-118 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT C 6.1.18 eeuld damage sensifiye areas. 8k covered ( Promote the improvement of tidal by 6.1.3) circulation in the Talbert Macsli,the Bolsa Chica, Huntington Harbour,and Anaheim ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE Bay resulting in minimal impacts to sand HABITATS migration, aesthetics,and usability of the beach area. (I--C 8, I-C 12) (General Plan Goal Policy ERC 2.1.11,Planning,Commissiori) C 7 Preserve,enhance and restore,where C 6.1.19 feasible,environmentally sensitive habitat Require that new development incorporate areas (ESHAs)in the City's Coastal Zone, adequate mitigation to minimize the including the Bolsa Chica which is within alteration of natural streams and/or the City's Sphere of Influence. (9) interference with surface water flow. (I-C 8, I-C IS) (30231) Objective C 7.1 C 6.1.20 Regulate new development through design Protect,maintain and enhance,where review and permit issuance to ENSURE feasible, existing natural vegetation buffer CONSISTENCY WITH COASTAL ACT areas surrounding riparian habitats. (I-C 2, REQUIREMENTS AND minimize adverse I-C 8) (30231) impacts to identified Environmentally Sensitive Habitats and wetland areas. (New) C 6.1.21 Limit flood control projects and alterations Policies to water areas to those that enhance public C 7.1.1 - safety or protect existing development Evaluate any existing environmental and/or the City's water supply AND degradation or potential degradation from REQUIRE BEST MITIGATION current or planned storm drain and flood MEASURES FEASIBLE TO MINIMIZE control facilities in wetlands or other POTENTIAL NEGATIVE IMPACTS. sensitive environments. (1-C 7, I-C 8) (I--C 7, I-C 8) (New,Planning) (General Plan Policy U 3.3.1) C 6.1.22 C 7.1.2 Support the creation of a wildlife sanctuary Approve only that development adjacent to for habitats along the coast in order to wetlands and environmentally sensitive preserve and protect natural beach habitat areas that does not significantly environments. (I-C 1,I-C 2, I-C 7,I--C 8) degrade habitat values and which is (General Plan Policy PF 3.3.4) compatible with the continuance of the habitat. (9a) C 6.1.23 Continue to support the ongo�ng Orange C 7.1.3 County Water District's Barrier Wells Require that new development contiguous to project. (1--C 12) (8g) wetlands or environmentally sensitive habitat areas include buffer zones. Buffer Require Oat new develepment empley zones shall be a minimum of one hundred basins and stemn drains with baffle feet setback from the landward edge of the wetland,with the exception of the following: (I-C 2,I-C 7) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-119 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASL4L ELEMENT flood control channels,etc., away A lesser buffer may be permitted if existing from the environmentally sensitive development or site configuration precludes habitat area. a 100 foot buffer, or conversely,a greater buffer zone may be required if substantial C 7.1.4 development or significantly increased A 0.8 acre degraded wetland area has been human impacts are anticipated. In either identified on the undeveloped portion of the case,the following factors shall be Waterfront Development site,near Beach considered when determining whether a Boulevard. The following requirement shall lesser or wider buffer zone is warranted. apply to the identified site: (1--C 7, 1--C 8) Reduced buffer zone areas shall be reviewed by the Department of Fish and Game prior Prior to permitting any development of the to implementation. (9b and 9c) site and surrounding areas, submission of topographic,vegetation, and soils a). Biolo ical significance of information identifying the extent and adjacent lands: The buffer should condition of the wetland is required. The be sufficiently wide to protect the information shall be prepared by qualified functional relationship between professionals, and shall be subject to review wetland and adjacent upland. by the California Department of Fish and Game(DFG). A determination as to the b). Sensitivity of species to viability and disposition of the wetland shall disturbance: be made by the DFG,Coastal Commission The buffer should be sufficiently and City. Pursuant to Sections 30233 and wide to ensure that the most 30411 of the Coastal Act,and subject to the sensitive species will not be review and approval of the DFG and disturbed significantly by permitted California Coastal Commission,the wetland development,based on habitat area may be filled in exchange for requirements of both resident and enhancement, restoration or replacement of migratory species and the short and other more viable wetland areas as selected long term adaptability of various and agreed upon by the City,DFG and species to human disturbance. Coastal Commission. c). Susceptibility of parcel to C 7.1.5 erosion: Notify State and The buffer should be sufficiently Federal agencies having regulatory authority wide to allow for interception of any in wetlands and other environmentally additional material eroded as a sensitive habitats when development result of the proposed development projects in and adjacent to such areas are based on soil and vegetative submitted to the City. (1-C 8, I-C 12) (9d characteristics,slope and runoff augmented,Planning) characteristics,and impervious surface coverage. Objective C 7.2 d). Use of existing cultural features Promote the improvement of the biological to locate buffer zones: Where productivity and appearance of wetland and feasible,development and buffer environmentally sensitive habitats. (10, zones should be located on the side Planning) of roads, dikes, irrigation canals, THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-120 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT ' EXCEPT THOSE RELATED TO Policies HABITAT RESTORATION. C 7.2.1 PROHIBIT FILL IN ANY WETLAND Promote the re-establishment of tidal AREAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROAD flushing in wetland areas. (I--C 7, I-C 8, I-C CONSTRUCTION,EXCEPT FOR 12) (10a) ROADS REQUIRED TO SERVE USES ALLOWED IN WETLANDS C 7.2.2 PURSUANT TO AND CONSISTENT Promote the participation of County, State WITH SECTIONS 30260-30264 FOR and federal agencies in the enhancement and COASTAL DEPENDENT AND maintenance of environmentally sensitive ENERGY USES. ALSO,IF A PROJECT habitats by actively pursuing funding from WERE APPROVED PURSUANT TO the California Coastal Conservancy and AND CONSISTENT WITH SECTION other State and federal agencies to develop 30233(A)(3),AND A ROAD WAS PART and maintain landscaped buffer areas around OF THE APPROVED PROJECT,SUCH the edge of the wetlands. (I--C 12) (10 b) A ROAD WOULD BE PERMITTED IN PORTIONS OF THE SEVERELY C 7.2.3 DEGRADED WETLAND WHERE Require that agencies involved in the DEVELOPMENT IS PERMITTED. enhancement of wetlands implement the ANY ROADS GOVERNED BY THIS following measures: (I-C 7, I-C 8) (10c) POLICY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NECESSARY ACCESS ROADS a) Site and design culverts to APPURTENANT TO THE FACILITY, ensure against the risk of flood AND SHALL BE PERMITTED ONLY damage to adjacent property, WHERE THERE IS NO FEASIBLE, and LESS ENVIRONMENTALLY b) Develop a contingency plan to DAMAGING ALTERNATIVE AND protect environmentally WHERE FEASIBILITY MITIGATION sensitive habitats in the event of MEASURES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED. spills of toxic and other harmful (9e) substances into flood control channels. Objective C 7.3 C 7.2.4 Promote public awareness of sensitive Request that the Orange County Flood habitats and their environmental benefits. Control District improve,and continue to (New) maintain once improved,the Huntington Beach and Talbert Flood Control Channel Policies embankment from Beach Boulevard to the C 7.3.1 Santa Ana River with plantings of native Encourage educational centers such as plant species to enhance wildlife diversity wetland/coastal habitat models and and visual appearance in the wetland areas. information booths or displays in non- (10d,Planning) residential projects adjacent to or on sites with wetlands. (I-C 22b) (New,Planning) C 7.2.5 PROHIBIT ALL USES WITHIN THE LEAST TERN NESTING SITE ON HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-121 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER • DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT C 8.1.3 Monitor energy activities that could affect Huntington Beach by undertaking the ENERGY FACILITIES following tasks: (1--C 12) (11c) 1. Joining mailing lists of relevant Goal State and federal agencies; C 8 2. Commenting on EIR's, EIS's, Accommodate energy facilities with the call-for-nominations for OCS intent to promote beneficial effects while tract selections and other mitigating any potential adverse impacts. reviews;and (New) 3. Periodically meeting with major energy companies in the City Objective 4. Promote increased coordination C 8.1 among municipal departments Continue to pursue and promote charged with different aspects interdepartmental coordination within the of energy planning and City, as well as, interagency coordination regulation,and establish a between the City, other levels of common data base for all government and outside agencies regarding departments involved with energy related issues affecting the City. (11) energy issues. (Ili) Policies C 8.1.4 C 8.1.1 Continue to inventory, review and monitor Maintain an up to date catalogue identifying existing oil spill plans and ensure that the the outside agencies with control or role of the City is defined and acceptable. influence over energy issues, including a (I--C 22o,p,q) (New,Planning) definition of their role,authority and responsibilities. (1--C 12) (New,Planning) and identify the r-ele efthe munieipality(if Old covered in LCP 8.1.4) C 8.1.5 r,eselying these lla covered with Continue to support the U.S. Coast Guard in alternative language in C 8.1.1) the Local Response Team effort for oil spill emergencies. (1--C 12) (New,Planning) C 8.1.2 Continue to identify and participate in Geeperme with the U.S. Geast Guafd in he opportunities for local input in the planning and decision making processes of Sate and per-sennel and equipment in an eil-spiH federal agencies involved with energy emergene. (Ile covered in LCP 8.1.5) issues. (1-C 12) (New,Planning) C 8.1.6 identify and paffieipate in eppenunities Continue to support efforts of the U.S. leeed input in the planning and deeisien Geological Survey and State Division of Oil and Gas to ensure the safety of oil extraction n��rR.�s involved with energy issues. (I-C and related activities onshore and offshore. 12) (11b augmented in LCP 8.1.2) (1--C 12) (llf augmented by Planning) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-122 I NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT ' C 8.1.7 in accordance with LCP Policy 8.3.4 to the Continue to support efforts by the U.S. maximum extent feasible and legally Coast Guard and the Army Corps of permissible when such activities(1)reduce Engineers to protect marine traffic safety the area used for oil facilities; (2)are not while accommodating offshore oil more environmentally disruptive than development. (I-C 12) (11g augmented by existing arrangements,and(3),do not Planning) jeopardize public health, safety or welfare. (I-C 7, I-C 8) (12c) C 8.1.8 Maintain an up to date data base identifying C 8.2.4 the location, status and ownership of all oil Continue to accommodate coastal dependent wells and tanks in the City. Account for any energy extraction facilities within the discrepancies between State and City Coastal Zone, excluding environmentally records. (I-C 22q) (11 j,amended by sensitive habitat areas. (I-C 1, I-C 2) (New, Planning) Planning) C 8.1.9 ' g Through the development permit process, ensure that new development provides for dependent energy ewaefien is the retention of access to underground oil aeeermnedaed in arm designated ethe reserves where needed. (I-C 7, I-C 8) (11h, ", amended by Planning) ientally sensitive habita amas. (12d covered in 8.2.4 above) Objective C 8.2 C 8.2.5 j Encourage the production of energy Continue to accommodate"enhanced"oil resources as efficiently as possible with recovery activities that reduce negative minimal adverse impacts. (12) environmental and safety impacts. (I-C 2, I- C 7) (New,Planning) Policies C 8.2.1 Update the City Oil Cede te inelu Support the research, development and eensidemfien ef" application of new energy technologies so long as public health, safety and welfare are not jeopardized and environmental impacts eenventienal ex4-aefien. (12e covered in are mitigated to the maximum extent LCP 8.2.5) possible. (I-C 7,I-C 17) (12a) C 8.2.2 be empleyed in the HwAiVea Beaeh fie! Require the mitigation of adverse impacts and theiF petential impaets; eensidef from new technologies employed in electricity generation to the maximum extent new aeti�•'��es. (12f covered in 8.2.5) feasible. (I--C 7,I-C 8) (12b) C 8.2.6 C 8.2.3 Periodically review the City Oil Code to Encourage unitization and consolidation of determine the adequacy of measures to existing oil operations and require the protect public safety. Modify the Oil Code, consolidation of new or expanded operations if necessary. • THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-123 / 1 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT (1--C 3) (12g, augmented by welfare,as well as sensitive habitat areas g Planning) nearby. (1--C 2, I-C22q) (New,Planning) C 8.2.7 Review the tank famis and the surfeunding Periodically review monitoring and enforcement of the City Oil Code and Noise tergeney Ordinance as related to energy operations to determine their effectiveness in regulating energy operations,and where necessary neeessery.--(12k covered in LCP 8.2.9) adopt improvements. (I-C 3, I-C 6) (12h augmented by Planning) C 8.2.10 Continue to participate in the Orange C 8.2.8 County Cities Hazardous Material Ensure that both on and off shore oil spill Emergency Response Authority or its containment plans for the City include equivalent to provide for coordination, adequate measures to protect the shoreline training and compensation for prevention, and sensitive areas such as Huntington monitoring and clean up of oil spills and/or Harbour,the wetlands,the Santa Ana River hazardous materials. (1-C 12) (New, Fire) mouth and the least tern nesting area,as well as the health, safety and welfare of the public in case of an oil spill. (1--C 22q) (New,Planning) , elean-up-ef-eil spill (121, covered by new Evaluate spill plans�e see if!hey Feeegn language in C 8.2.10) ally sensitive afeas in the City; , Objective the Santa Ana River-metith and the Least C 8.3 Tem Nesting Area,and if they in6ad Accommodate new energy production facilities while requiring maximum efficiency and mitigation of adverse spill plans if the plans laek sueh fneasur-es. impacts. (12I covered in LCP 8.2.8) Policies C 8.3.1 Promote the use of solar energy and health, safety and welfare in HtmtiVe encourage energy conservation. (I-C 1,I-C Cede, if 2, I-C-3,I-C 8) (12m) (12j covered in LCP 8.2.8) C 8.3.2 Inventory existing credits and incentives C 8.2.9 regarding solar energy and conservation Maintain the requirements for site specific available to individuals,businesses and the emergency evacuation plans for the areas City from State and federal governments and adjacent to the tank farms in the event of make this information available to the dike system failure or other upset. Ensure public. (1-C 12) (12n) that the contingency plan provide for the protection of public health,safety and THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-124 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT C 8.3.3 Encourage development of new methods to if it is net feasible to utilize the exeess conserve energy such as the following: (1-C 2, I--C 7) (12o) 1. Solar water heating pelieies eenWned in this plan. (13b, requirements for new deleted by Fire) developments; 2. Solar access and orientation; 3. The limited use of conventional fuels for heating swimming pools; er re drilling en the eeean side ef PA 4. Requirements for Geast Highway unless all ef the fellewin "weatherization"and other eendi fie... are mev (13c, no oil wells minimum conservation currently exist on ocean side of PCH) measures,and 1. The- 5. Energy audits of buildings at meever-able ffem any et time of deed transfer. platfeEm. C 8.3.4 2. The site is ifnpr-eyed te beeem Adopt the following priority for siting new oil-related facilities, provided that the new of the-bcae>r activities are adequately screened and 3. Publie health, safety and welfar- buffered from surrounding uses,adverse are net jeepaMized. environmental impacts are mitigated to the maximum extent feasible,the activities do not jeopardize public health, safety or exert-€easible. welfare,and there is no other feasible location which is less environmentally damaging or less disruptive of significant . social, aesthetic or economic concerns: a-C 6. Safe aeeess to the b,.ae 2, I--C 4) (13a,Fire) pfevided. Existing, consolidated islands (ineluding the entire Aminei C 8.3.6 lease) Participate in the evaluation of any proposed 2. New consolidated islands tanker unloading operations off of the 3. Existing oil parcels Huntington Beach shoreline. Ensure that 4. New parcels outside the coastal upset risks be adequately addressed and zone discourage increased threats to recreational 5. New parcels within the coastal activities and sensitive habitats. (1--C 7, I-C zone 8, I-C 12) (New,Fire) C 8.3.5 Encourage the merger of existing oil production sites to approved consolidation sites. (1--C 2, I--C 4) (New,Fire) mef-eafienal aefi-Aties and sensitive habitats in he area. (13d covered in C 8.3.6) existing fheilifies;appr-eve eenstmefien ef .10 THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-125 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT C 8.3.12 C 8.3.7 As part of the permit process, require the Require Eneeumge the use of pipelines mitigation of erosion and-subsidenee in the rather than tankers,"erei€wible,to siting and construction of new pipelines. (I- transport offshore oil and gas to shore. (1--C C 2, I-C 8) (13j,Fire) 2, I-C 8, I-C 12) (13e,Fire,Vlannin�g Commission) C 8.3.13 PROHIBIT THE USE OF CHEMICAL C 8.3.8 HERBICIDES DURING PIPELINE Coordinate with responsible agencies to CONSTRUCTION. a-C 8) (13k) discourage the re-activation of the existing marine terminal off of the City's shoreline, Eneeurage new tfmsmissi q line^e- iders and discourage the development of new marine terminals off of the Huntington , Beach shoreline. (1-C 7, 1-C 8,1-C 12) (13f, augmented by Planning) ...., er a (131, C 8.3.9 Fire) As a part of the permit process, require that a survey be conducted along the route of any C 8.3.14 new pipeline in the coastal zone to Require new pipelines, including offshore to determine what, if any,coastal resources onshore lines to be consolidated in existing may be impacted by construction and pipeline corridors,where feasible,unless operation of the pipeline. (1-C 7) (13g) there are overriding technical constraints or significant social,aesthetic,environmental C 8.3.10 or economic concerns. (I-C 2, I-C 7) (13m) Require the routes of new pipelines and transmission lines to avoid important coastal C 8.3.15 resources, including recreation areas and As part of the permit process, require sensitive habitats,to the maximum extent mitigation measures to repair scarring, feasible;pipelines which cannot be routed to grading or other vegetative removal avoid such areas shall be constructed and resulting from transmission line or pipeline maintained in ways that minimize the installation or maintenance through methods impacts from spills or leaks to the maximum including but not limited to spreading extent feasible;appropriate cleanup and spill topsoil removed in pipeline trenching over prevention measures shall be included in a the surface of the construction area. spill contingency plan. (I-C 7, I--C 8) (13h) Affected areas are to be re-vegetated with plants similar to those in the area. (I--C 2, 1- C 8.3.11 C 7, I--C 8) (13n) Require automatic shut off valves to isolate segments of pipelines carrying hazardous Objective liquids passing through important coastal C 8.4 resource areas,including recreation, Minimize the safety and aesthetic impacts of sensitive habitat and archeological areas. (I- resource production facilities on non- C 2, 1--C 8) (13I) resource production land uses. (14) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-126 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Policies C 8.4.3 C 8.4.1 Encourage comprehensive planning for new Promote aesthetic and environmental uses on large oil parcels. ;diseeurage'ieee- compatibility between oil activities and . (I-C 1, I-C 2) other uses through measures such as (14d,Planning) fencing, planting and landscaping, screening and buffering. (I--C 2,I-C 4) (New, C 8.4.4 Planning) Encourage dual-uses of oil field surface areas so long as new uses and oil activities Review and medify the Oil Cede, if are compatible,and access to underground zones can be accommodated by the new use. addifienal requirements regarding , (I-C 1, 1--C 2) (14e) C 8.4.5 aetivities and ether-use. 14a) Encourage the conversion of the NESI (Aston) site r-etar-y mud dump at the Pursue stmtegies with the Swe and the southwest corner of en Hamilton and Magnolia to new uses if the contents of the existing eil wells and related fheilities en the site are found not to be dangerous to public (14b, health, safety and welfare,or if all harmful Fire) deposits are removed,capped or decontaminated pursuant to Federal and C 8.4.2 State Environmental Protection Agency, Encourage the owners of the electric as well as, City safety standards. (I-C 1. 1- generating plant located on Pacific Coast C 2, I-C 4,1--C 7, I-C 8}-(14f,Planning) Highway to provide landscaping and other measures to buffer and screen the power As part a fthe existinge e..tal _ e plant from Pacific Coast Highway and , Beach Boulevard. Require any power plant (14g, expansion or alteration proposals to include covered in C 8.4.5) adequate buffer and screening measures. (I- C 2, I-C 7) (New,Planning) WATER,SEWER AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES Goal C9 Provide water,sewer and drainage systems that are able to support meets the standard ef SWe ageneies having permitted land uses; upgrade existing . 14c deficient systems; and pursue funding covered in C 8.4.2) sources to reduce costs of wastewater service provision in the City. Objective and shfubs. Per-sue strategies te this end C 9.1 14h, Provide and maintain water, sewer and covered in C 8.4.2) drainage systems that adequately serve THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-127 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT planned land uses at a maximized cost efficiency. Policies Objective C 9.1.1 C 10.1 Approve and implement development in Identify potential hazard areas in the City accordance with THE COASTAL and manage/mitigate potential risks and ELEMENT LAND USE PLAN.stwdards impacts through land use regulation,public identified in the Genen�d Plan Gr- awareness and retrofitting where feasible. Management Element. (I--C 21) (General (New) Plan Policy U 2.1.1) Policies C 9.1.2 C 10.1.1 Adopt and maintain master plans and capital Maintain a complete data-base of the improvement programs to ensure that water, locations and distribution of seismic and sewer and drainage needs are met. The geologic hazards related to ground shaking, master plan and capital improvement liquefaction, subsidence,soil stability, slope program shall address issues such as stability and water table levels. (General ongoing maintenance,new facility needs to Plan Policy EH 1.1.1) meet projected demands of planned land uses,funding sources,phasing and C 10.1.2 prioritization and responsible agencies. (1-C Promote land use patterns,zoning 10, 1--C 18, I-C 22) (New,Planning) ordinances and locational criteria that mitigate potential risks posed by HAZARDS development in hazard areas,or which significantly reduce risk from seismic Goal hazards. (General Plan Policy EH 1.1.2) C10 Minimize risks to life and property in C 10.1.3 areas of high hazards(e.g.,geologic,flood Require seismic/geologic assessment prior and fire)within the Coastal Zone AND to construction in the Alquist-Priolo ENSURE STABILITY AND Earthquake Fault Zone as shown in Figure STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY,AND C-28. (General Plan Policy EH 1.1.3) NEITHER CREATE NOR CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY TO C 10.1.4 EROSION,GEOLOGIC INSTABILITY, Require appropriate engineering and OR DESTRUCTION OF THE SITE OR building practices for all new structures to SURROUNDING AREA OR IN ANY withstand ground shaking and liquefaction WAY REQUIRE THE such as those stated in the Uniform Building CONSTRUCTION OF PROTECTIVE Code. (General Plan Policy EH 1.2.1) DEVICES THAT WOULD SUBSTANTIALLY ALTER NATURAL C 10.1.5 LANDFORMS ALONG BLUFFS AND Establish specific priorities for improvement CLIFFS. (30253) of existing structures based on hazard to life, type of occupancy,method of construction, physical condition, and location. (General Plan Policy EH 1.2.2) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-128 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT C 10.1.6 C 10.1.13 Minimize bluff and mesa edge erosion Prepare emergency response plans for use in through the regulation of new development methane related emergencies. (General up stream. (General Plan Policy EH 2.1.1) Plan Policy EH 3.3.2) C 10.1.7 C 10.1.14 Minimize beach sand loss through the During major redevelopment or initial regulation of new development. (General construction,require specific measures to be Plan Policy EH 2.1.2) taken by developers,builders or property owners in flood prone areas (Figure C-33), C 10.1.8 to prevent or reduce damage from flooding Continue to establish,through the and the risks upon human safety. (General identification of Methane Overlay Districts, Plan Policy EH 4.1.1) areas of existing methane seepage in the Coastal Zone as shown in Figure C-32 and C 10.1.15 continue to investigate and evaluate new Maintain and upgrade,as appropriate,the areas in the City with methane seepage. County of Orange and the City of (General Plan Policy EH-3.1.1 and EH- Huntington Beach's flood control systems in 3.1.2) conjunction with the Santa Ana River Main Stem Project to minimize hazards due to C 10.1.9 flooding. (General Plan Policy EH 4.2) Maintain and revise as necessary, standards of construction within identified Methane C 10.1.16 Overlay Districts. (General Plan Policy Support the Santa Ana River Main Stem EH 3.2.1) Project. (General Plan-Policy EH 4.2.1) C 10.1.10 C 10.1.17 Establish,enforce and periodically update Coordinate with the County of Orange for testing requirements for sites proposed for the operation of the County's portion of the new construction within the identified flood control system. (General Plan Policy Methane Overlay Districts. (General Plan EH 4.2.3) Policy EH 3.2.2) C 10.1.18 C 10.1.11 Maintain the City's portion of the flood Provide mitigation measures and other control system at a level necessary to protect assistance intended to reduce the potential residents from 100-year flood risks. for the buildup of methane to hazardous (General Plan Policy EH 4.2.4) levels within existing buildings(residences and businesses). (General Plan Policy EH C 10.1.19 3.2.3) Identify tsunami and seiche susceptible areas(Figure C-30),and require that C 10.1.12 specific measures be taken by the developer, Monitor methane levels in the identified builder or property owner during major Methane Overlay District. (General Plan redevelopment or initial construction,to Policy EH 3.3.1) prevent or reduce damage from these hazards and the risks upon human safety. (General Plan Policy EH 5.1.1) 10 THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-129 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT C 10.1.20 followingprojects/project ro'ect areas: 1--C 12 P J P J ( ) Participate in the National Weather Service (17) or other system for local tsunami and/or seiche warnings. (General Plan Policy EH 1. The Bolsa Chica 5.1.2) 2. Huntington and Bolsa Chica State Beach C 10.1.21 3. Santa Ana River Flood Control Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Project location and distribution of peat conditions in the City of Huntington Beach Coastal neeessary Zone and minimize associated hazards 5. Arterial Highways and through the regulation of new development. Bridges (Planning) (General Plan Policy EH 6.1.1) 6. NESI(Ascon)site(Planning) Genend Plan Hamrds Chapter as the G '0)-(16)-DELETED PER COASTAL COMMISSION COMMENT. POLICIES C 10.1.1-C 10.1.21 ADDED. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION Goal C11 Provide for formal cooperation among adjacent jurisdictions and other public agencies whose actions may have significant impacts on the City's coastal zone resources and planning efforts. Objective C 11.1 Establish a process to ensure adequate inter- jurisdictional coordination. Policies C 11.1.1 Establish a staff coordinating committee of representatives from planning,public works and community services to coordinate and cooperate with adjacent jurisdictions and other public agencies in developing and reviewing plans affecting the Huntington Beach Coastal Zone and adjacent areas. The committee shall review plans and provide comments and recommendations for the THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-130 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT ' IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS b) Adopt and enforce ordinance nance to define, identify and protect significant I-C 1 trees and groves in the Coastal Zone. Coastal Element Require that removed mature trees be replaced at a 2:1 ratio. Implement the Coastal Element Land Use Plan Map and policies. The Coastal c) Adopt and enforce an Efficient Water Element should be reviewed and updated Use Ordinance in accordance with periodically to ensure consistency with the AB325. The Efficient Water Use General Plan and Coastal Act. In the event Ordinance shall require the following to of a proposed amendment to the Coastal use reclaimed water,where available, in Element,the established procedure for landscape areas: general plan amendments; including environmental review,public notification I. Homeowner associations; and hearings, shall be followed. In addition, 2. Public buildings;and Coastal Act procedures for amending 3. Non-residential buildings with Coastal Elements shall be followed. landscaped areas greater than 5,000 square feet. I-C 2 Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance d) Develop and implement a pollutant runoff control program/ordinance that The principal method for the includes structural controls,non- implementation of the Coastal Element is structural controls,and best the Huntington Beach Zoning and management policies. Require all Subdivision Ordinance. The City's zoning residential,commercial,and industrial mechanisms, such as the"City of sites and construction sites to implement Huntington Beach District maps",and the pollutant runoff control program. Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Include guidelines for the use of anti- Ordinance shall be updated to be consistent fouling treatments by boat repair service with the Coastal Element provisions of the operating in the City of Huntington land use,density/intensity, design and Beach and the use of such treatments by development standards,and other pertinent boat owners that use Huntington policies contained in this Element,and shall Harbour as their home port. be incorporated into the Local Coastal Program Implementation Program. e) Continue to expand the NPDES I-C 3 program,as appropriate, including the Other Ordinances following: a) Continue to implement the City's sign, 1. Adopting an ordinance patterned oil and landscape ordinances as they after the countywide ordinance requiring industries and businesses, apply to the Coastal Zone,as well as and construction activities larger than other ordinances as they are applicable. five acres to obtain regulatory Periodically review and update all permits for pollution runoff control; Coastal Zone applicable ordinances to ensure consistency with the Coastal Act and Coastal Element policy. 2. Adopting a drainage area management plan for the city to control pollution runoff,and THE CITY OF iiJNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-131 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT • revitalization of historic and older 3. Performing a reconnaissance survey structures. of the discharges to eliminate illegal and illicit surface water and I-C 6 groundwater discharges. Code Enforcement/Maintenance I-C 4 a) City of Huntington Beach codes and Specific Plans ordinances that implement the Coastal Element shall be enforced. The City Continue to use Specific Plans as a may wish to expand pro-active code mechanism to provide more thorough and enforcement efforts to include periodic definitive planning standards for both the City-initiated surveys of buildings and undeveloped lands and the revitalization of site conditions,and,where problems are existing urbanized areas. Specific Plans found, require code compliance. shall be considered and/or continued for a number of areas, including the following b) Solicit volunteer groups(local scouts, within the Coastal Zone: local ecological groups, churches, etc.) to coordinate and work annual volunteer ■ Downtown "clean up"sessions or other programs at ■ Huntington Harbour Bayclub beaches and other recreational facilities ■ Holly Seacliff(a portion of) within the Coastal Zone. ■ Seacliff • Magnolia/Pacific c) Clean and inspect City marine facilities ■ Palm/Golddnwest daily. I-C 5 I-C 7 Building Codes Design and Development Review a) The City shall continue to use the a) Some of the policies in the Coastal Uniform Building Code,National Element specify standards and Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing guidelines for architecture, site,and Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, landscape design for development American Disabilities Act,and Uniform within the Coastal Zone. These policies Fire Code,as adopted by the State of should be implemented in the following California and local amendments ,as the manner: sets of rules and regulations by which new construction,adaptive re-use, and 1. The most critical should be renovations shall occur. The Codes incorporated in the City's Zoning shall be reviewed to ensure their and Subdivision Ordinance. consistency with the Coastal Element; reflect changes in State legislation,and 2. The guidelines and standards should reflect conditions that are unique to the be incorporated into and precisely City. defined in Specific Plans. b) Utilize the State of California Historic 3. They may be formally structured as Structures Building Code to Design Guidelines,to be used to accommodate the rehabilitation and review proposed development • projects subject to discretionary THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-132 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT review. In this application, guidelines should be defined as they 6. Require that new bicycle trip apply to each category of use within destinations be equipped with bicycle the Coastal Zone,and for specific racks. uses and sub-areas,as applicable. 7. Review all projects for potential b) Development review procedures should visual impacts to surrounding areas. include review by all City Departments and outside service providers, as 8. Utilize the development review appropriate. Recommendations of other process to examine each public agencies that provide development's potential to provide infrastructure, facilities,and services public plazas,entry courts, or should be reviewed through the common areas. Require such development review process. amenities where feasible and appropriate. c) The City Design Review Board shall review projects subject to discretionary 9. Require that coastal recreational approval according to their compliance facilities to be developed with with established design and,as amenities that can be used during all applicable,historic guidelines and of the seasons. standards. 10. Require a truck routing plan for all d) Require through the development/design proposed mineral/oil extraction review process the following: operations. 1. That all Huntington Beach facilities 11. Require all extraction operations to have barrier free access; mitigate noise,odor and dust impacts to the maximum extent feasible. 2. The protection, enhancement and sensitive development of park and 12. Require extraction operations to open space areas which possess visually buffer extraction facilities scenic, environmental,historic, and and equipment form surrounding cultural values; land uses. 3. That all park and recreation facility 13. Require a reclamation plan, if sites have numerous access points to needed,pursuant to state and federal roads,paths,trails and bikeways,and statutes. 4. The construction and dedication of 14. Require that all proposals for recreational trails and bikeways mineral/oil extraction and determined to enhance and/or link reclamation be reviewed by the the existing trails and bikeways Planning Commission and City system. Council. 5. Review potential impacts of 15. All new development shall be linked proposed projects to the circulation to the existing sewer system. system and require appropriate mitigation measures. • THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-133 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT 16. Sufficient utility capacity, including and/or federal agencies to obtain potable water supply must be necessary permits for developments available at time of occupancy or that appear to affect environmentally earlier,unless adequate alternative sensitive areas. LIMIT mitigation is approved. ENCROACHMENT WITHIN ENVIRONMENTALLY 17. Water efficient fixtures shall be SENSITIVE AREAS IN required for all new development. ACCORDANCE WITH COASTAL ACT POLICY. 18. The use of reclaimed water for the irrigation of all large landscaped 2. Permit resource dependent and areas in all developments shall be INCIDENTAL public service encouraged. related land uses within environmentally sensitive habitat I-C 8 areas CONSISTENT WITH Environmental Review COASTAL ACT POLICY SECTION 30233. a) Annually review procedures of the California Environmental Quality Act 3. Require improving the natural mandating environmental review of biological value, integrity and projects for consistency with the Plan, function of coastal wetlands and legislative changes,and their dunes through vegetation restoration, effectiveness in providing adequate control of alien plants and animal, • information for discretionary project landscape buffering and development approvals. setbacks. b) Utilize the development 4. Review any development proposal review/environmental review process to for the Bolsa Chica area to ensure determine the proposal's conformance that no development is permitted in with the requirements of local, State, Federally delineated wetlands. and Federal environmental protection laws, such as but not limited to the 5. Review any development proposed California Environmental Quality Act for non-wetland areas to ensure that (CEQA). appropriate setbacks and buffers are maintained between development c) For proposed projects within the Coastal and environmentally sensitive areas Zone, utilize the development to protect habitat quality. review/environmental review process to accomplish the following: 6. Maintain on file an up to date copy of the Department of Fish and 1. Examine each development's Game's Natural Diversity Data Base potential to encroach upon and utilize the information when environmentally sensitive areas. conducting development review Determine the necessity for and/or environmental analysis of Mitigation Agreements or other proposed projects or activities in the coordination with the California Coastal Zone. Department of Fish and Game, • California Coastal Commission THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-134 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT 1. Existing and roadway proposed Y I-C 9 systems on an annual basis. Use the Access information to identify and prioritize capital improvements including road Circulation widening,paving and intersection a) Implement the Potential For 2010 improvements; Circulation Plan as depicted in Figure C-12 of this Coastal Element. Update 2. The City's circulation plan,as it as necessary to maintain consistency pertains to the Coastal Zone area; with the General Plan. 3. The City's traffic model; b) THROUGH THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND 4. The City's Trail Master Plan; CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW PROCESS, d) Coordinate with neighboring require an analysis of traffic impacts and jurisdictions regarding circulation for a program for the implementation of autos,pedestrians and cyclists. mitigation measures for new development and the adaptive re-use of e) Explore the use of water taxis in existing structures,where it is Huntington Harbour and ocean determined to be appropriate. The frontages,especially those near studies should include an analysis of the commercial land uses. following: Parking Management 1. Specific site characteristics such as f) Implement the Residential parking access/ingress, level of service at Permit Program(Municipal Code peripheral intersections,traffic Chapter 10.42)in residential areas intrusion into adjacent residential where parking shortages occur. neighborhoods; g) Develop parking and traffic control 2. Compliance with the Congestion plans for those neighborhoods that are Management Plan and Circulation adversely impacted by spill over parking Element; and traffic. 3. Improvements required by new h) Explore areas where park and ride development; facilities can be implemented at existing shopping center parking lots where the 4. Timing of improvements; available parking is under utilized. 5. Funding of improvements, and I) Continue to implement the Downtown Master Parking Plan. MONITOR THE 6. Transportation demand management PLAN ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, strategies. AND UPDATE WHEN NECESSARY. c) Continue to implement, review, monitor and update,as necessary,the following: j) Continue to implement the City's Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to parking requirements. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-135 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT maintenance of the Coastal Zone's k) Continue to allow shared parking, infrastructure system. parking assessment districts and off-site parking facilities as feasible and d) Construct the Sunset Heights Reservoir, appropriate. or acceptable alternative(s), in a timely manner to meet the needs of the Direct Access approved development. 1) Provide directional signage for cyclists, pedestrians and autos to guide beach e) Develop the Southeast Reservoir bound traffic. Complex to ensure proper water storage, and distribution balance and capacity in m) Annually assess existing access points affected areas of the Coastal Zone. for maintenance needs. Repair/maintain as needed, or as prioritized per capital I-C 11 improvement program. Acquire new Policy Coordination access points where feasible and appropriate through the development a) Incorporate the Beach Pier Plaza Master review process. Plan,Trails Master Plan and other Coastal Zone related recreational master n) Evaluations for new access points plan into the proposed, system wide should focus on pedestrian safety. Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Transit b) Coordinate all guidelines and standards o) Coordinate with the Orange County within the City of Huntington Beach Transportation Authority to develop a Coastal Zone to conform to the transportation center within the Coastal objectives and criteria outlined in the Zone, if feasible. policies of this element. Update and/or amend the following policies, I-C 10 guidelines, standards and specifications Infrastructure Improvements as necessary: a) The City of Huntington Beach shall 1. Public Works Standard continue to incorporate and fund Plans/Specifications(for landscape necessary public infrastructure and and tree planting). service improvements by the annual Capital Improvements Program(CIP). 2. Master Plan for landscaping of Arterial Street Medians. b) Allow for the formation of benefit assessment districts and/or undertake 3. Arboricultural and landscape municipal bonding programs for the Standards/Specifications. maintenance and construction of water supply and distribution,sewage 4. Downtown Design Guidelines. collection and treatment,street and storm drain systems and facilities. 5. Downtown Specific Plan. c) Solicit funds for an improvement study, and the resulting design,construction, THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-136 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT ' e Coordinate with the California Coastal Conservancy to review coastal resource issues in Huntington Beach and develop I-C 12 and implement cooperative preservation, Interagency Coordination development and/or enhancement measures. a) The City of Huntington Beach will continue to coordinate with the f) Consult with the California Department following agencies to ensure Coastal of Fish and Game and United States Element implementation and Coastal Fish and Wildlife Service on any project Resource preservation and that could affect a species that is listed enhancement: or in fact rare,threatened or endangered. 1. Surrounding jurisdictions,especially g) Actively encourage and pursue the Seal Beach to the North and Newport following: Beach to the south,to ensure land use compatibility and proper 1. The inclusion of all identified interface of streets and traffic. wetlands into a"coastal wetland preserve." 2. California Coastal Commission. 2. The linking of any upland 3. State of California for the operation development in the Bolsa Chica and maintenance of state beaches and Local Coastal Plan area to the Bolsa Pacific Coast Highway. Chica Wetland Restoration Plan. 4. Jurisdictions responsible for,or 3. Restoration of the Bolsa Chica involved with the provision of wetlands. services, infrastructure and/or utilities with the Coastal Zone. 4. Development of the proposed Harriet M.Wieder Regional Park. 5. The County of Orange h) Coordinate with responsible local, 6. The California State Lands County, State and Federal agencies to Commission establish development compliance criteria,health hazard safeguards,and b) Continue to work with adjacent cities to necessary on-site monitoring programs ensure that their traffic impacts do not to assure mitigation of potential adversely impact Huntington Beach. environmental impacts(such as approved access,dust,noise,visual). c) Coordinate with the Coast Guard and the local oil spill companies to ensure i) Coordinate with appropriate local, prompt and thorough clean up of oil regional, state and federal agencies to spills. ensure that greater than local concerns regarding water,sewer and drainage d) Coordinate with the State Department of facilities within the Coastal Zone are Parks and Recreation to permit year addressed. round camping at the State beaches. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-137 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Work with the Count to facilitate high J) Y g quality marine safety in Huntington 2. Does/will the area to be annexed Beach. contain land uses that are compatible with City land uses? k) The City will coordinate with the Orange County Coalition of Cities and 3. Does/will the area to be annexed support lobbying efforts opposing contain land uses that have the ability offshore oil drilling and the creation of to provide economic benefit to the protected habitat sanctuaries along the City? Orange County coastline. 4. Would the area to be annexed place 1) The City Fire Department will an undue or excessive burden on the coordinate with the Community City's or other service provider's Services Department,the Emergency ability to provide services? Operations Center(EOC)and appropriate State and Federal agencies 5. Would the area to be annexed place in preparing and maintaining oil spill an undue burden on school and other contingency plans. public services? m) Continue to coordinate with Federal, I-C 14 State, County, and local safety agencies Scenic Hi0ways to facilitate a high level of cooperation in responding to emergencies such as oil a) Continue to pursue the removal of spills, search and rescue or swiftwater billboards along Pacific Coast Highway response. as a condition of approval for new or re- development,and continue to remedy n) Coordinate with the Orange County problems or hindrances that prohibit Sanitation District in identifying Pacific Coast Highway from qualifying infrastructure requiring maintenance as a State Scenic Highway. and/or replacement and schedule repairs. b) Create a Scenic Highway Plan that o) Coordinate with interested local, state includes newly designed highways and and federal agencies,as well as, corridors; design standards and concepts responsible property owners to ensure for each of the designated scenic the remediation of the NESI(Ascon) highways, including Pacific Coast site. Highway within the Coastal Zone. I-C 13 c) Landscape installation responsibilities Annexation Feasibility should be coordinated among the City, Caltrans and other affected property a) Consider adopting a policy statement or owners for parkways, medians, and resolution to guide decision making entry landscaping. These when evaluating annexation proposals in responsibilities,as well as,long-term the Coastal Zone. The following issue maintenance shall be assigned within the areas should be addressed: Scenic Highway Plan. 1. Is the area to be annexed adjacent to d) The following shall apply for proposed existing corporate boundaries? development along designated scenic THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-138 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT highways, including Pacific Coast � Ys� g Highway within the Coastal Zone: I-C 16 Marine Safety 1. Through the design review process, require view shed analysis evaluating a) Marine Safety needs shall be seasonally the impacts on public views to the reported every three years, identifying ocean. necessary changes in staffing and facilities to maintain public safety. 2. Require that open space easements be dedicated to the City,master b) Marine Safety Officers shall monitor,on homeowners association,or other a daily basis,through weather service responsible party as a condition of information and department estimates, approval for all new projects the beach's population,weather and surf proposed in"natural"open space conditions for the purpose of locating areas. public lifeguard needs. e) Utilize the City's Design Review Board c) Require competitive recruitment and to evaluate developments within scenic intensive training in the latest life-saving and landscape corridors. Proposed techniques. developments shall be analyzed by criteria established in the Scenic d) Continue the exchange program with Highway Plan,as well as, other relevant Australian and New Zealand lifesavers City standards and guidelines. to help ensure the use of state-of-the-art rescue techniques and management I-C 15 procedures. Beach Area Preservation and Enhancement e) Continue annual testing consisting of written and physical exams to re-qualify a) Identify the beach areas that are not City lifeguards. conducive to recreational development (THOSE FACILITIES PERMITTED f) Continue the existing Junior Lifeguard BY THE OPEN SPACE- Program to educate youth about ocean SHORELINE/OS-S LAND USE hazards and instruct them in basic DESIGNATION LISTED IN TABLE lifesaving techniques. C-1 HEREIN)and protect them. I-C 17 b) Permit recreational development only in Funding those beach areas identified as being conducive to such development without a) Adequate development,maintenance, risk of negatively impacting coastal and operation funding shall be a resources. prerequisite to developing additional public recreational facilities in the c) Annually report on the City's coastal Coastal Zone. conditions utilizing studies such as the Coast of California Storm and Tidal b) Solicit other corporate funding programs Wave Study, coastal erosion and public to fund and sponsor maintenance and safety hazards due to the natural other volunteer programs at recreational removal of sand. facilities. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-139 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT • projects within the public rights-of-way, c) Actively pursue available local, state, including design concepts and design federal or private funds for needed criteria for median and parkway infrastructure improvement. landscape, sidewalk elements including street furniture, and public signage, d) Allow for the formation of benefit including gateway entry identification assessment districts and/or undertake signage. municipal bonding programs for the supply and distribution, sewage b) Educational Facilities Consider collection and treatment, street and establishing interpretive, historical and storm drain systems and facilities. environmental education facilities, as well as,programs utilizing various natural and/or cultural (e.g., wetland areas or culturally significant sites) I-C 18 resources found in the Coastal Zone. Public Facilities and Services Element c) Marine Safety Services Assessment Implement the programs and policies Conduct a study to review the adequacy contained in the Public Facilities and of all beach lifeguard and rescue Services Element of the General Plan. services. Develop programs to remedy any deficiencies determined to exist in I-C 19 personnel training and equipment. Historic and Cultural Resources Element • d) Recreational Circulation Study Implement the policies and programs of the Conduct a City-wide recreational Historic and Cultural Resources Element as circulation study and incorporate into applicable to the Coastal Zone. the parks and Recreation master Plan. This would combine the aims of the I-C 20 State Trails Plan,the County Trails and Environmental Hazards Element Bikeway Plan, the Local Coastal Program(Coastal Access), and the Enforce and implement the policies and Circulation Element of the General Plan programs of the Environmental Hazards into a unified and coordinated trails plan Element of the General Plan. for Huntington Beach. Issues such as implementation strategy, funding and I-C 21 the establishment of design criteria and Growth Management Element maintenance responsibilities should be included in the plan. Implement the Growth Management Element. e) Coastal Amenities Study and CIP Conduct a park and recreational I-C 22 facilities renovation study to determine Special Studies/Plans/Programs each site's maintenance and renovation needs, including Federal and State laws a) Streetscape Improvement Plan Prepare such as American's with Disabilities Act a comprehensive streetscape accessibility standards. Develop a improvement plan for the Coastal Zone prioritization and phasing program, and specifying all potential improvements • THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-140 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTEW - DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT establish a capital improvements k) Infrastructure Improvement Programs program. Develop and implement the following, as funding permits: n Urban Design Improvement Plan 1. A"maintenance"program for 1. The City shall prepare a master list necessary water reservoir repairs. of public urban design The maintenance program shall improvements, such list to be revised discuss prioritization, funding, and extended as projects are responsible departments and completed or new projects are scheduling. conceived. 2. A program for water,wastewater and 2. In coordination the preparation of the storm drain and pipeline repairs, City budget,the City shall each year upsizing and replacements. prepare a Five Year Plan for Urban Design Improvements that prioritizes 3. Continue to expand the following the projects on the master list, and programs: shall budget for those projects accordingly. The Five Year Plan ■ Public education promoting shall be updated each year to reflect water conservation. changes in the priorities for implementation. ■ Water use audits for all City owned buildings. g) Comprehensive Signage and Graphics • Program Prepare a comprehensive ■ The Green Acres and other Citywide program for the design and reclaimed water programs. installation of signage and graphics that identifies standards for high quality and 1) Utility Master Plans Collect and character for all public graphics maintain data on the location, capacity, (including identification and directional levels of utilization and conditions of signage)and that integrates standards the following utilities in the Coastal for private signs. Zone; develop and implement appropriate master plans and/or capital h) Utility Undergrounding Continue to improvement programs. Review the expand the electrical transmission line master plans and improvement programs undergrounding program. every five years to ensure viability: i) Historic Site Survey Perform a Coastal 1. Wastewater collection and treatment Zone wide survey that updates the list of facilities. structures or sites identified as having historical or archeological significance. 2. Water supply,transmission, distribution, storage, and treatment j) Year Round Camping at City Beach facilities. Study the feasibility of permitting year round camping at the City Beach. 3. Storm drain and flood control facilities. • THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-141 NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT m) Document Public Access in Huntington Harbour Assemble and make available to the public the documentation necessary to identify the public rights-of-way within Huntington Harbour including applicable deed restrictions for private property. n) Desalinization Feasibility Studies Coordinate with interested agencies to study desalinization as an alternative source of potable water. o) Energy Agency Catalogue Prepare and maintain an up to date catalogue identifying the outside agencies with control or influence over energy issues. Include in the catalogue a definition of the agency's role,authority and responsibilities, as well as a contact person or office. p) Oil Facility Catalogue Prepare and • maintain an up 6 date catalogue and map of oil well and ancillary facility locations in the City. Include active, inactive and abandoned sites q) Oil Spill Contingency Plans Maintain an up to date catalogue of oil spill contingency plans for all active oil facilities on land and off of the City's shoreline. Annually review these plans to ensure adequacy and proper inter- agency coordination in the event of an oil spill. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-142 I ADMINISTRATION Q cc aq7 N C O yd N x 67 y C N 0 ll C 7 U C L atg Lu [ � a � aiUrYic 00 ccc7Ocoui No. Name ar MM- I T 1 PROGRAM RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE SCHEDULE I0-1 Coastal Element • 10101 • • • •01010 • Ongoing IC-2 Zoning&Subdnrision Ordnance • 10161 • • • •• • • 01 Ongoing IC-3 OtherOrdlrnances • • • 010101 • • • •• • • • Ongoing;1-3yrs IC-4 Speck Plans • 10101 • • Ongoing IC-5 Building Codes • • • • • UN IC-6 Code Enfi nUorce<ne Wantai tenance • • • • • • •1 Ongoing IC-7 Design&Development Review • • • • • • Ongoing IC-8 Environmental Review • • • Ongoing IC-9 Access • • 000 • • • 000 Ongoing IC-10 Infrastructure Improvements • • • • • • • • Ongoing;l-5 yrs I I I ��lIC-11 Poky Coordination • • • • • Ongoing IC-12 Interagency Coordination 0001 • • • Ongoing IC-13 Annexation FeaSabik • • • • Ong IC-14 Scenic HighwayS • • • • OrgdrKJ,1-3 yrs IC-15 Beach Area Preservation&Enhancement • • • • • Orngoing;12 mo IC-16 Marine Safety • • • • Ongoing1-3 yrs IC-17 Fundig • • • 0 00100• • • • Ongoing IC-18 Public Facibes and Servioes Element • • • • • • •• • • • Ongoing IC-19 Historical&Cultural Resources Element • 1* * • • • •• • • • Ongoing IC-20 Environmental Hazards Element • • • • • • 9099, Ong IC-21 Growth Management Element • • • • • • • • • • • Ongoing COASTAL IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX (page 1 of 2) C CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT N-C-143 ADMINISTRATION a>' c gc� > c E Q CS CS c E y �g7 li C]y E c LL C n ' E c� EE' L° $' .c n o tg 'S b LL c E 8 E06 E § a m '% L° a 8 W LL Pn d a' a 8 cY (3 O aa a Cr 0 OC/) LL No. Name QTY OF MUNnNGTGMeEAd1 Cm OF INNnIGTON8 CH PROGRAM RESPONSIBLE AGENCY I FUNDING SOURCE SCHEDULE IC-22a Streetscape Implementation Plan • 11 1 1 • 1 • 1 24 mo b Educational Facilities • 1019 101 101 1 CIngang c Marine Safety Services Assessment • • • • 1 24 mo d Recreational Circulation Study • • • • • 1 24-30 mo e Coastal Amenities Study&CIP • • • • • • • 24 mo f Urban Design Improvaement Plan Program• • • 1 24 mo g Comprehensive Sicgnage-&Graphics Prog. • • • • 24-30 mo h Utility Undergrounding • • • • 1 Ongoing i Histtoric Site Survey • • • 1 24 mo j Year Round Camping at City Beach • • 101 18 mo k Infrastructure Improvement Programs • • 1 • 1 01010 • • • • • 24 mo I Ulffly Master Plans • • • • 1-5 yr. m Public Access in Huntington Harbor • • • • 12 mo n Desalinization FeasllbiGty Study • • • • Ongoing o Energy Agency Catalogue • lo� • • 12 mo p 01 Facility Catalogue • • Q a spoil contingency Plays • • COASTAL IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX (page 2 of 2) cc CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COASTAL ELEMENT IV-0-144 /\\ � 3»2 � \`3 � ! »�< � \ � :\\ } Glossary ` ; Glossary GLOSSARY Access Permission, liberty or ability to enter, approach or make use of a place or facility. ACQUATIC AN AREA WHERE ORGANISMS GROW OR LIVE ECOSYSTEM IN THE WATER AND INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER. AERATION PROCESS IN WHICH AIR IS CIRCULATED THROUGH WATER TO INCRASE THE AMOUNT OF DISSOLVED OXYGEN. AMENITIES ATTRACTIVE OR DESIRABLE FEATURES ANCILLARY SUPPLEMENTARY,ADDING OR MAKING MORE COMPLETE. AQUACULTURE THE CULTIVATION OF ACQUATIC PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES. BAFFLE A PLATE,WALL,SCREEN OR OTHER DEVICE, WHICH CAN BE INSTALLED IN A STORM DRAIN TO CATCH FLOATING DEBRIS. Barrier Wells Project The injection and extraction of water through wells to control sea water intrusion. BERTH TO ANCHOR OR TIE UP BOATS. BIOLOGICAL THE ABILITY OF AN AREA TO SUPPORT QUALITY LIVING ORGANISMS. BOARDWALK A WOODEN WALKWAY ON RAISED PILINGS. Buffer Any of various devices (land, fencing,vegetation)that serve to separate adjacent land uses in order to lessen any adverse impacts of one land use on another. BULK SPACIAL DIMENSION,HEIGHT AND WIDTH Bulkhead A retaining wall along a waterfront;a wall or embankment for holding back earth to crate water channels. California Coastal Act State law(California Public Resources Code,Division 20)enacted by the legislature in 1976 establishing policies for coastal protection and development to be implemented through cooperative action by State and local governments. California Coastal A 16 member statewide regulatory body with primary Commission responsibility for implementing the provisions of the California Coastal Act. The Commission will remain in existence after the certification of local plans to hear appeals from permit decisions and to perform other administrative functions. All local coastal programs must be approved and certified by the Commission rior to THE CITY OF HUN'TINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-145 Glossary implementation. California Least Tern An endangered bird species that is native to the coast of Southern California. CLUSTER GROUPINGS OF BUILDINGS TO MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE AND PRESERVE VIEWS. Coastal Element That portion of the general plan applicable to the coastal zone prepared by the local government according to the provisions of the Coastal Act. Coastal Land Use Plan The relevant portions of the Coastal Element which are sufficiently detailed to indicate the kinds,location and intensity of land uses and the applicable resource protection and development policies. Coastal Zone Land and water area along the coast of California that is subject to the provisions of the Coastal Act. The Coastal Zone extends inland generally 1,000 yards form the mean high tide line of the sea. In significant coastal resource areas,it extends inland to the first major ridgeline paralleling the sea or five miles from the mean high tide line,whichever is less. In developed urban areas,the zone generally extends inland less than 1,000 yards. In this element the term"Coastal Zone"refecd only to that portion of the State's Coastal Zone which lies within the City of Huntington Beach. COMMUNITY STRUCTURES OR SYSTEMS THAT ARE BUILT, FACILITIES INSTALLED OR ESTABLISHED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. CONCESSION THE LEASE OF A PORTION OF PREMISE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SUCH AS THE OPERATION OF A REFRESHMENT STAND ON A PUBLIC BEACH. CONCESSION STAND A SMALL-SCALE,ONE STORY STRUCTURE USED FOR SALES OF REFRESHMENTS AND BEACH-RELATED SUNDRIES. CONSERVATION PLANNED MANAGEMENT OF A NATURAL RESOURCE TO PREVENT EXPLOITATION, DESTRUCTION OR NEGLECT. CONSOLIDATE TO JOIN TOGETHER INTO ONE COMMON WHOLE: E.G.,PARCELS OF LAND UNDER ONE OWNERSHIP. CONTINCENCY PLANNING FOR EVENTS THAT ARE OF PLANNING POSSIBLE BUT UNCERTAIN OCCURRENCE. CULVERT A DRAIN OR PIPE TO CARRY WATER UNDER A ROAD OR EMBANKMENT. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-146 Glossary DEGRADED VISUALLY UNATRACTIVE,OFTEN DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF INCOMPATIBLE FEATURES(I.E., OIL WELLS,LITTER,BILLBOARDS,ETC.) Dike An embankment or low dividing wall of earth or stone used to control and confine water. DISPERSED TERM USED TO DESCRIBE AN AREA IN WHICH OWNERSHIP INDIVIDUAL LOTS ARE OWNED BY DIFFERENT PEOPLE. Dredge To dig or deepen a waterway. DRY STORAGE STORAGE OF BOATS ON LAND EITHER AT PLACE OF RESIDENCE OR IN SPECIALLY DESIGNATED AREAS. EASEMENT RIGHT CREATED BY AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AGREEMEN TO MAKE LAWFUL AND BENEFICIAL USE OF THE LAND,WATER OR AIR SPACE OF ANOTHER OWNER ECOLOGICAL OFFICIALLY DETERMINED AREA BEING RESERVE PRESERVED FOR ITS ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE. ECOSYSTEM THE COMPLEX OF A COMMUNITY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT FUNCTIONING AS A UNIT IN NATURE. Effluent Waste material such as smoke, liquid inddstrial refuse,or sewage discharged into the environment. ENHANCE TO INCREASE IN VALUE AND ATTRACTIVENESS Entrain To draw in and transport through the flow of a fluid. Environmentally Sensitive Any area in which plant or animal life or their habitats Habitat are rare or especially valuable and which could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments. FILL ANY EARTH OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE OR MATERIAL PLACED IN A SUBMERGED AREA. FLOOD FREQUENCY THE EXPECTED TIME INTERVAL EXPECTED BETWEEN FLOODS OF A CERTAIN MAGNITUDE. GRANTSPERSON PERSON EMPLOYED TO SEEK OUT SOURCES OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR LOCAL PROJECTS. GREENBELT AREA DESIGNATED FOR OPEN SPACE OR PARKS,WHERE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IS PROHIBITED. Groundwater Fresh water within the earth that supplies wells and THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-147 Glossary springs. HAZARDS CHANCE EVENTS IN NATURE THAT CAN POSE A DANGER TO LIFE AND PROPERTY,SUCH AS EARTHQUAKES,FLOODS AND FIRES. IMPEDE OBSTRUCT OR BLOCK BY OBSTACLES. IMPLEMENTATION THOSE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO FULFILL THE GOALS,OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES OF A PLAN. Implementation Measure A plan,program or action intended to fulfill the directive of a stated policy. INDICATOR SPECIES SPECIES WHICH ARE REPRESENTAIVE OF A SPECIFIC AREA OR HABITAT. INFILTRATION DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF WATER INTO SOIL OR OTHER POROUS MATERIAL. INVENTORY AN ITEMIZED LIST OF CURRENT ASSETS:E.G., A CATALOGUE OF ALL COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE CITY'S COASTAL ZONE. LAND USE CATEGORY A DIVISION WITHIN THE SYSTEM OF LAND USE CLASSIFICATION USED IN THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN. LEVEE AN EMBANKMENT BUILT ALONGSIDE A RIVER TO PREVENT HIGH WATER VROM FLOODING ADJACENT LAND. LINEAR PARK A LONG,NARROW PARK WHICH OFTEN FOLLOWS A NATURAL LAND FORM,SUCH AS A STREAM OR A BLUFF LINE,AND WHICH MAY ALSO CONNECT OTHER RECREATIONAL AND SCENIC AREAS. Local Coastal Program LCP—A local government's land use plans,zoning ordinances and maps,and implementing actions which, when taken together,meet the requirements and implement the provisions and policies of the Coastal Act at the local level. MARINA A DOCK OR BASIN PROVIDING SECURE MOORINGS FOR MOTORBOATS AND YACHTS AND OFTEN OFFERING SUPPLY,REPAIR AND OTHER FACILITIES. MARSHLAND SEE WETLAND MEDIAN A STRIP OF LAND BETWEEN OPPOSING LANES OF A HIGHWAY. Mitigation Measure A program or facility that controls or lessens the severity of adverse impacts. Node A significant,focal point in an urban environment,such as THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-148 Glossary a public square or street intersection,that is a center or junction of movement and activity. Offshore Platforms Platforms where oil is extracted from strata beneath the ocean floor. Overlay A supplemental map presenting additional information. PATHOGENIC CAUSING OR CAPABLE OF CAUSING DISEASE. PEAK LOAD THE MAXIMUM DEMAND PLACED ON THE OPERATING RESOURCES OF A COMMUNITY FACILITY. PERIMETER A LINE OR STRIP BOUNDING AN AREA. PERIPHERAL LOCATED AWAY FROM THE CENTRAL PORTION OF AN AREA. Permanent Wetland Areas that are permanently wet or covered by shallow water, such as saltwater and freshwater marshes, open or closed brackish marshes,mud flats and fens. Policy A statement or directive for private and/or governmental action to achieve adopted goals and objectives. POLLUTANT ANYTHING THAT CONTAMINATES A MEDIUM (AIR,WATER OR SOIL)WITH SOME FORM OF UNDESIRABLE MATTER OR ENERGY. PREEMPT TO TAKE JURISDICTION AWAY FROM AN EXISTING AGENCY OR ENTITY. PRESERVE TO KEEP FROM HARM; TO PROTECT OR SAVE. Riparian Habitat The land and plants bordering a watercourse or lake. Ruderal A disturbed area dominated by seedy,typically annual, non-native plant species. Runoff Water from rain that flows over the surface of the land and ultimately reaches flood control channels or the ocean. SALTWATER SITUATION IN WHICH THE OCEAN COMES IN INTRUSION CONTACT WITH AND CONTAMINATES FRESH WATER. SCENIC AFFORDING PICTURESQUE VIEWS. SEISMIC-SAFETY ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE HUNTINGTON ORDINANCE BEACH CITY COUNCIL IN JULY,1979,AS AMENDED,REQUIRING THAT EXISTING BUILDINGS WHICH CANNOT SUFFICIENTLY WITHSTAND EARTHQUAKE ACTION BE CORRECTED TO ELIMINATE HAZARDS. Setback Placement of buildings a distance back from a road or THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-149 Glossary ' other boundary to allow for open space,views,and mitigation of adverse impacts on adjacent areas. SETBACK PLACEMENT OF BUILDINGS A DISTANCE BACK FROM A RAOD OR OTHER BOUNDARY TO ALLOW FOR OPEN SPACE,VIEWS,AND MITIGATION OF ADVERSE IMPACTS ON ADJACENT AREAS. SIGNING THE CONSTRUCTION AND UTILIZATION OF SIGNS TO LOCATE VARIOUS POINTS OF INTEREST. SILT LOOSE,SEDIMENTARY MATERIAL,DIRT OR SOIL IN WHICH MOST OF THE PARTICLES ARE EXTREMELY SMALL(1/20 MILIMETER OR LESS). SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCESS BY WHICH PROPOSED NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ARE REVIEWED BY CITY STAFF FOR CONFORMANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCES AND CODES. Specific_ Plan A document that contains all detailed regulations, conditions,programs and proposed legislation necessary to implement general plan policies in a distinct geographical area. Specific plans may supplement or supersede zoning. State Scenic Highway A segment of a state highway identified in the"Master Plan of State Highway Eligible for Official Scenic Highway Designation". The segment must also be designated as such by the Director of the State Department of Transportation. STRUCTURAL SURVEY AN INVESTIGATION BY A QUALIFIED ENGINEER OF A STRUCTURE'S ABILITY TO WITHSTAND CERTAIN PHYSICAL FACTORS SUCH AS AN EARTHQUAKE. TERMINUS EITHER END OF A TRANSPORTATION LINE OR TRAVEL ROUTE. TERRESTRIAL HAVING TO DO WITH THE LAND OR EARTH, AS OPPOSED TO AIR OR WATER. THERMAL THE RELEASE OF HOT WATER FROM DISCHARGE INDUSTRIAL COOLING OR PROCESSING OPERATIONS OR FROM ELECTRICAL POWER PRODUCTION. TIDAL FLUSHING A PROCESS IN WHICH NORMALTIDAL ACTION RESULTS IN CONTINUAL EXCHANGE OF OCEAN WATER WITHIN A WETLAND. TOPOGRAPHY THE NATURAL SURFACE FEATURES OF AN AREA,SUCH AS HILLS,VALLEYS AND RIVERS. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-150 Glossary TRANSPORTATION A PASSENGER AND COMMUNITY ORIENTED CENTER FACILITY STRATEGICLALY LOCATED WHERE TRANSIT SERVICES CONVERGE. Turbidity A state of reduced clarity in a fluid caused by the presence of suspended matter. Undergrounding Relocation of utility wires from above ground to beneath the surface of the earth to enhance scenic quality. Visitor Serving Facilities Public and private developments that provide accommodations,food and services, including hotels, motels,timeshares,campgrounds, restaurants,shops and amusement areas for tourists. VISTA A VIEW OR OUTLOOK. VISUAL ACCESS AN UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW. WASTEWATER A PROCESS OF PURIFYING AND RECYCLING RECLAMATION DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER WET STORAGE STORAGE OF BOATS IN THE WATER,USUALLY IN A BOAT SLIP AT A MARINA. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-151 N y P E ,E � APPENDICES TO BE ADDED AT LATER DATE Res. No. 99-98 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of November, 1999 by the following vote: AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None �i`icsscG City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTACHMENT 2 LE) City of Huntington Beach Planning Department STAFF:_REPORT MU1fT1NGTON BEACH - TO: Planning Commission FROM: Howard Zelefsky, Director of Planning BY: Cindy Chie, Assistant Planner CC- DATE: October 12, 1999 SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99-2/LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 99-3 (Coastal Element Update) (Continued from the August 24, 1999 meeting LOCATION: The northern City limit at Seal Beach, south nine miles to the Santa Ana River at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach boundary, inland from the mean tide line from 1,000 yards to over one mile in some areas, encompassing approximately five (5)square miles of land and water, or about 17 percent of the total area of the City. STATEMENT OF ISSUE: General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 are requested to update the General Plan Coastal Element. The Coastal Element that the City is currently utilizing was adopted in 1985 and does not reflect the goals, objectives, and policies of the updated 1996 General Plan or new changes in California Coastal Act requirements. A public hearing on the Coastal Element Update was scheduled on August 24, 1999. However, the Planning Commission continued the project to October 12`h,with the public hearing open so that staff would have more time to analyze comments received by the California Coastal Commission. The draft Coastal Element has been revised to respond to all comments received to date. The new Coastal Element takes into account the previous goals,policies, and objectives of the 1985 Coastal Element, incorporates new up to date information and requirements, and is consistent with the other 13 General Plan elements. There are no proposed changes to the land use plan that was approved with the 1996 General Plan. Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the updated Coastal Element and forward it to the City Council for adoption. Upon final action by the City Council, the document will be sent to the California Coastal Commission for final certification. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the updated Coastal Element for the following reasons: • The Coastal Element Update is consistent with the General Plan and California Coastal Act requirements. • The Coastal Element Update identifies specific policies and programs that address the current issues that pertain specifically to the coastal zone. • The Coastal Element Update sets forth policies and programs that preserve visual resources,historic and cultural resources,water and marine resources, and environmentally sensitive habitat in the City's coastal zone. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to: "Approve General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 and forward Resolution No. (ATTACHMENT NO. 2)to the City Council for adoption." low 3 ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): The Planning Commission may take alternative actions such as: "Continue General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 and direct staff accordingly." GENERAL INFORMATION: APPLICANT: The City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach, CA 92648 PROPERTY OWNER: Not Applicable. REQUEST: To review and adopt the updated General Plan Coastal Element. DATE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE(S): Not Applicable Not Applicable ANALYSIS: The August 24"Planning Commission Staff Report(Attachment No. 1) reviewed the goals and land use plan for the draft Coastal Element. It also included letters received during the 30-day comment period and staffs response to those comments. Lastly, it listed technical revisions that would be made to the document. Since the August 24t'meeting, staff has revised the draft Coastal Element(Attachment No. 8)to reflect the technical revisions and modifications in response to comments as referenced above. The revised draft also incorporates changes in response to comments from California Coastal Commission(CCC) staff that were received after the 30-day review period. The CCC staff comment letter and the City's response are provided as Attachment Nos. 6 and 7, respectively. Substantive Issues Although most comments received are technical in nature, some comments are substantive and pertain to matters of policy. A discussion of the substantive issues is provided below accompanied by staff's recommendation. County of Orange 1) Recommends adding a policy to promote and support the Wintersburg Channel Class 1 Bikeway and the proposed Class 1 bikeway through Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park(Comment 13, Attachment No. 3.4). Staff concurs. Policy 3.2.8 has been added. Mr. Jeffrey Metzel 2) Recommends adding reference to wheelchair access in policy regarding restoration or replacement of the pier(Comment 2, Attachment No. 3.6). Staff recommends adding reference to adequate handicap access. See change to Policy 3.4.3.f. I Staff Report- 10/12/99 2 (99SR45) ' - r State Lands Commission 3) Recommends that Figure C-23, Sewerage Facilities,be changed to show the proposed"Bolsa Chica Domestic Water Transmission Line and Wastewater Project"(Comment 7, Attachment No. 3.8). This is the water line being proposed by Hearthside Homes (Southern California Water Company)to serve the Bolsa Chica Mesa development. Staff disagrees for three reasons. First, the line is a private line and will not be operated by the City or County, and Figure C-23 depicts public facilities. Second, an initial ruling on the line is not expected until February 2000 and until that time it is a conceptual proposal. Third, if the City were to annex this area ofBolsa Chica the line, as proposed, would not be necessary. Staff does not recommend the Figure be modified at this time. City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board 4) Recommends minor word additions to three existing policies pertaining to traffic flow on Pacific Coast Highway, evaluation of projects and Orange Coast River Park. A final comment was made about land use compatibility adjacent to the proposed Orange Coast River Park(Attachment No. 3.10). Staff concurs with the modifications to the three policies. See revised policies C 2.1.2, C 4.2.1 and C 3.2.7. Regarding the fourth comment from the Board, staff believes that their concerns are addressed in existing policies C 7.1.2 and C 7.1.3. California Coastal Commission Staff 5) a. The first draft Coastal Element discussed the eneral plan and zoning text amendment that is currently in progress for the property between 16`h and 18 Street. The City has approved a change in land use that now needs to be forwarded to the Coastal Commission. The CCC staff indicated that it was not appropriate to discuss pending action in the document(Comment 4, Attachment No. 6.2). Staff had included the discussion so that the draft reflected current City goals for the area with the intent that the document would be modified to reflect final outcome of the pending entitlements before submittal to Coastal Commission. The subject paragraph has been deleted from the revised draft in response to the comment. The Coastal Element would be revised to show the property as Residential High Density, however, if the Coastal Commission approves the change. b. Recommend deletion of policies and discussion of preferential parking programs for residents (Comment 8, Attachment No. 6.3). Staff does not recommend changes or deletions; the discussion and policies reflect existing programs and policies in the City. c. Requested more information about potential widening of the existing beach trail(Comment 9, Attachment No. 6.3). The proposed widening would occur in conjunction with the Ocean Bluff Park and Camping Facility project that is currently in review. The Response to Comments provides additional information in response to CCC staff inquiries. See Attachment No. 8.4, item 9. Staff recommends that the current draft remain as is to accommodate the proposed project. d. Indicates that the land use reference to the properties between Eighth and Ninth and Sixteen and Eighteenth Streets is incorrect(Comment 14, Attachment No. 6.4). The land use nomenclature of the 1996 General Plan differs from the 1985 Coastal Element Land Use Plan. The reference to the area between Eight and Ninth as Mixed Use Commercial is correct and is the same as that approved in the 1996 General Plan. The discussion of the area between Sixteenth and Eighteenth Streets has been removed. See discussion under item a. above. Staff Report— 10/12/99 3 (99SR45) e. The first draft Coastal Element discussed the 0.8 acre degraded wetland on the Waterfront property, carrying forward the language from the 1985 Coastal Element. The CCC staff indicated that the discussion should be deleted in light of the recent court decision regarding wetlands at the Bolsa Chica (Warner Pond) (Comments 19 and 43, Attachment No. 6.5). Staff does not recommend the language be deleted as it is currently in effect in the City's existing Local Coastal Program and is consistent with environmental documents that have been certified for the property. f. Community Services has recommended that language be added to allow development of public camping and recreational vehicle facilities on beach sand area. The CCC staff stated that loss of sand area for this use should not be allowed(Comment 32, Attachment No. 6.7). The proposed language was recommended in the context of the Ocean Bluff Park and Camping Facility. However, no encroachment onto the sand will occur as a result of this project because it will take place on an existing former oil road. g. Requested reasons why language prohibiting the use of chemical herbicides during pipeline construction was proposed for deletion(Comment 46, Attachment No. 6.9). Staff had added the language back in the revised draft as Policy C 3.8.13. However,pursuant to the reasons set forth in Attachment No. 7.7, staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider deleting the policy. h. Clarification on definition of"recreational development" requested(Comment 56, Attachment No. 6.10). See proposed wording change in Attachment No. 7.7-7.8. The draft Coastal Element would need to be amended to add this language. SUMMARY: The concerns brought up by various parties regarding the draft Coastal Element confirm that the key issues that relate to the coastal zone are access,traffic, aesthetics, and preservation of water, marine, and environmentally sensitive habitat areas. The Coastal Element Update provides technical and background information that clarifies these issues, and establishes goals, objectives, and policies that address them. Although the Coastal Element Update is fundamentally similar to the 1985 Coastal Element in content and purpose, it is also different because it pulls together more up to date information and requirements and addresses issues that presently affect the coastal zone. This comprehensive update will be consistent with the other 13 general plan elements updated in 1996, and like the 1985 Coastal Element, will be a stand alone document. The revised draft Coastal Element responds to all comments received to-date, including those of staff and the Planning Commission. Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 and forward the revised Coastal Element to the City Council for adoption because: • The Coastal Element Update is consistent with the General Plan and California Coastal Act requirements. • The Coastal Element Update identifies specific policies and programs that address the current issues that pertain specifically to the coastal zone. • The Coastal Element Update sets forth policies and programs that preserve visual resources, historic and cultural resources, water and marine resources, and environmentally sensitive habitat in the City's coastal zone. Staff Report— 10/12/99 4 (99SR45) ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Staff Report da�ed August 24, 1999 2. Resolution No. 3. Comment Letters received in response to first draft 4. Response to Comments for letters on first draft 5. Technical Revisions needed to first draft 6. Comment Letter from the California Coastal Commission(CCC) 7. Response to Comments for CCC Letter 8. Draft Coastal Element, dated September 30, 1999 SH:MBB:CC:kjl i Staff Report— 10/12/99 5 (99SR45) • City of Huntington Beach Planning Department STAFF REPORT MuNnNOON BEACH TO: Planning Commission FROM: Howard Zelefsky, Director of Planning BY: Cindy Chie, Assistant Planner DATE: August 24, 1999 ram/ SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99-2 /LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 99-3 (Updated Coastal Element) LOCATION: The northern City limit at Seal Beach, south nine miles to the Santa Ana River at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach boundary, inland from the mean high tide line from 1,000 yards to over one mile in some areas, encompassing approximately five (5) square miles of land and water, or about 17 percent of the total area of the City STATEMENT OF ISSUE: General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 are requested to update the General Plan Coastal Element. The Coastal Element that the City is currently utilizing was adopted in 1985. The updated Coastal Element reflects changes in California Coastal Act requirements and the goals and policies of the 1996 updated General Plan. It also addresses the current needs and issues that relate to the coastal zone. This proposal does not involve any changes to the land use plan that was approved with the 1996 updated General Plan. Staff has received detailed comments on the draft updated Coastal Element from Coastal Commission staff. However, these comments were received two weeks after the close of the comment period and staff has not had the opportunity to analyze them. Therefore, staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the updated Coastal Element and open the public hearing for comments, and continue the item to a later date so that comments made by the Coastal Commission can be properly addressed. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to: "Continue General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3, with the public hearing open, to the October 5, 1999 Planning Commission Meeting." ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): The Planning Commission may take alternative actions such as: A. "Approve General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No.99-3 and forward Resolution No. (Attachment No. 1) to the City Council for adoption." B. "Continue General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 to a date uncertain and direct staff accordingly." ATTACHMENT N�. GENERAL INFORMATION. APPLICANT: The City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 REQUEST: To review and adopt the updated General Plan Coastal Element. DATE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE(S): Not applicable Not applicable PROJECT PROPOSAL: General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 represents a request to update the General Plan Coastal Element. This is the first comprehensive update of the City's 1985 Coastal Element. The purpose of this update is to ensure consistency with the policies and format of the 1996 Huntington Beach General Plan and to incorporate revisions of the Coastal Act. Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 represents a request to amend the City's Local Coastal Program(LCP) to reflect the updated Coastal Element which is the one of two components of the City's LCP. Background The California Coastal Act requires that each local government lying wholly or partly within the Coastal Zone prepare a Local Coastal Program for its portion of the Coastal Zone. Local Coastal Programs identify the location, type, densities, and other groundrules for future development in the coastal zone, and also express goals and policies of the local agency. LCPs govern decisions that determine the short and long term conservation and use of coastal resources. The City of Huntington Beach LCP consists of two parts: 1) A coastal element including policies and a land use plan; and 2) An implementation program which includes the zoning ordinance, zoning district maps, and five specific plans. In general, a Local Coastal Program Amendment needs to be approved by the Coastal Commission for any changes made to the implementation program. A comprehensive General Plan Update was approved by the City Council in 1996. However, three of the 16 general plan elements were not included at that time(Housing, Growth Management, and Coastal). The Coastal Element is typically a stand alone document and there are unique issues and circumstances that pertain to this element of the general plan. As such, the City decided to pursue this update independently. The City also decided to not forward the 1996 General Plan Update to the California Coastal Commission until the Coastal Element update had been completed. Therefore, until this update is approved by the City and Coastal Commission, the land use plan and associated goals and policies recognized by the Coastal Commission are from the pre-1996 General Plan. ATTACHMENT N04-A' , PC Staff Report-8/24/99 2 (99SR32) Approach The City retained the services of Larry Lawrence& Associates to prepare the Coastal Element. During the preparation process, planning staff gathered information for the consultant from the Departments of Fire, Economic Development, Community Services, and Public Works. The consultant then prepared a draft version of the"Goals, Objectives, and Policies" section of the Coastal Element. Three study sessions were held with the Planning Commission to discuss the"Goals, Objectives, and Policies" section. With comments and information from the Planning Commission, the consultant created a complete draft of Coastal Element that included the"Goals, Objectives, and Policies" and incorporated all of the technical and background information that was necessary to complete the draft. This additional information that completed the draft described the land use, access, and resources in the coastal zone. An additional study session was held to review the draft before a final draft was prepared for public circulation. Once final modifications were made to the completed draft version of the Coastal Element, it was distributed to interested parties and other agencies for a thirty-day comment period that ended on July 30, 1999. With the incorporation of comments received during this thirty-day period, a final copy of the updated Coastal Element was produced for approval by the City. ISSUES: General Plan Conformance: As a component of the General Plan, the Coastal Element must be internally consistent with the other General Plan Elements. This section will identify the proposed goals of the updated Coastal Element and then review other components of the General Plan for consistency. Coastal Element Specific Goals Cl. The development of a land use plan for the Coastal Zone that protects and enhances coastal resources, promotes public access and balances development with facility needs. C2. Provide coastal resource access opportunities for the public where feasible and in accordance with the California Coastal Act requirements. C3. Provide a variety of recreational and visitor commercial serving uses for a range of cost and market preferences. C4. Preserve and, where feasible, enhance and restore the aesthetic resources of the City's coastal zone, including natural areas, beaches, harbors, bluffs and significant public views. CS. Identify and protect the significant historical and archaeological resources of the Coastal Zone to the maximum extent feasible. C6. Prevent the degradation of marine resources in the Coastal Zone due to activities associated with an urban environment. C7. Preserve, enhance, and restore where feasible, environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHAs) in the City's Coastal Zone, including the Bolsa Chica which is within the City's Sphere of Influence. C8. Accommodate energy facilities with the intent to promote beneficial effects while mitigating any potential adverse impacts. ATTACHMENT NO. •3 PC Staff Report—8/24/99 3 (99SR32) C9. Provide water, sc,..er, and drainage systems that are able it- ,upport permitted land uses; upgrade existing deficient systems; and pursue funding sources to reduce costs of wastewater service provision in the City. C10.Provide for formal cooperation among adjacent jurisdictions and other public agencies whose actions may have significant impacts on the City's coastal zone resources and planning efforts. ` The proposed goals of the updated Coastal Element are consistent with the existing goals, objectives, and policies of the City's General Plan adopted in May 1996, including those of the Land Use, Urban Design, Historic & Cultural Resources, Economic Development, Circulation, Recreation& Community Services, Utilities, and Environmental Resources& Conservation Elements. Goal RCS 6: Provide a beach environment which enhances the enjoyment of the natural resources by the community. The implementation program of the updated Coastal Element states that staff needs to identify beach area that are not conducive to recreational development and protect them. In addition, recreational development will only be allowed in beach areas identified as being conducive to such development without risk of negatively impacting coastal resources. Policy RCS 6.1.5: Provide a level of beach related facilities, maintenance, and lifeguarding that enhances the enjoyment of the natural resources by the community. The Coastal Element states that the City should promote pedestrian safety in providing coastal resource access. This includes the construction of a pedestrian overpass connecting the Waterfront development to the beach parking area for safety. Policy ED 2.6.1: Encourage the attraction of coastal and inland visitor serving uses to offer a wider spectrum of visitor serving opportunities. The Coastal Element encourages the provision of a variety of visitor-serving commercial establishments within the Coastal Zone, including, but not limited to, shops, restaurants, hotels, and motels, day spas and time-shares. Policy ED 3.2.3: Attract visitor-serving uses near the beach in order to create better linkages between the beach and visitor supporting retail uses. The Coastal Element suggests that where feasible, visitor-serving commercial uses should be located in existing developed areas or at selected points of attraction for visitors. Objective ERC 4.1: Maintain the visual quality of the City's natural land forms and water bodies. The Coastal Element prohibits the development of the bluff faces at the eastern edge of the Bolsa Chica area that would alter the natural landform or threaten stability of the bluffs. Policy ERC 2.1.17: Monitor harbor dredging to ensure minimal impacts to water quality, plant, and biological resources. The Coastal Element requires that new development include mitigation measures to prevent the degradation of water quality and wetlands. This would include work that is being done in the harbor water channels. This is a policy that has been carried over from the Environmental Resources& Conservation Element. ATTACHMEN F NO. 1 • PC Staff Report—8/24/99 4 (99SR32) Policy ERC 2.1.15: Monitor ..„tland restoration efforts within the City, -ad establish educational/ administrative facilities to be provided by appropriate agencies, and work closely with the county restoration efforts of the Bolsa Chica. The Coastal Element encourages educational centers such as wetland/coastal habitat models and information booths or displays in non-residential projects adjacent to or on sites with wetlands. Policy ERC 1.2.2: Provide cooperative leadership between private interests and other public agencies to protect and enhance both land and water resources. The Coastal Element promotes the participation of County, State and federal agencies in the enhancement and maintenance of environmentally sensitive habitats. In addition, staff should notify State and Federal agencies having regulatory authority in wetlands and other environmentally sensitive habitats when development projects in and adjacent to such areas are submitted to the City. Goal HCR 1: To promote the preservation and restoration of the sites, structures and districts which have architectural, historical, and/or archaeological significance to the City of Huntington Beach. The Coastal Element promotes the protection of the Coastal Zone's visual and aesthetic resources through design review and development requirements. Objective U2.1: Ensure the City provides and maintains a wastewater collection and treatment facilities system which adequately conveys and treats wastewater generated by existing and planned development at a maximized cost efficiency. One of the objectives of the Coastal Element is to provide and maintain water, sewer, and drainage systems that adequately serve planned land uses. Policy U5.1.4: 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 Coastal Element encourages the owners of the electric generating plan located on Pacific Coast Highway to provide landscaping and other measures to buffer and screen the power plant from Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard. There is also a requirement that any power plant expansion or alteration proposals include adequate buffer and screening measures. Environmental Status: In accordance with Section 15265 of the California Environmental Quality Act, the preparation and adoption of Local Coastal Programs are exempt from environmental analysis. However, the Coastal Element is also covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 94-1, which was adopted as part of the City's comprehensive General Plan update approved in May 1996. The Coastal Element sets forth goals, policies, and objectives that are consistent with the other General Plan Elements that have been updated and therefore, the EIR that was previously approved can be applied to this update as no new significant environmental impacts are anticipated. Coastal Status: Upon final adoption by the City Council, the updated Coastal Element must be forwarded to the California Coastal Commission for certification. ATTACHMENT NO. I. 5 PC Staff Report—8/24/99 5 (99SR32) I Redevelopment Status: Not air_.cable. Design Review Board: Not applicable. Subdivision Committee: Not applicable. Other Departments Concerns: The Departments of Public Works and Fire, Economic Development, and Community Services have contributed to and reviewed the updated Coastal Element. There are no concerns or comments from other City Departments. Public Notification: Legal notice was published in the Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley Independent on August 12, 1999. In lieu of notices to all property owners of record in the City of Huntington Beach, notices were sent to interested parties and a minimum one-eighth page advertisement was used pursuant to Section 65353 of the State Planning Law. ANALYSIS: Overview The updated Coastal Element document is organized into six sections: Statutory Requirements, Introduction, Technical Synopsis, Issues, Goals, Objectives and Policies, and Implementation Programs. The first section explains the Coastal Element adoption process and also clarifies the relationship of the document to the other general plan updates. The Technical Synopsis contains information on the types of land uses and resources in the coastal zone. These data help to identify what changes have occurred since the last Coastal Element was adopted and also help to formulate goals, objectives, and policies, that reflect a current and changing spectrum of resources. The Issues section describes major concerns that have been identified for the coastal zone through collaboration with City staff and review of the previous 1985 document. The Goals, Objectives, and Policies component describes what goals and objectives the City would like to achieve, and sets forth policies that are necessary to fulfill them. This section also addresses issues and concerns that were identified in the previous section. Lastly, the Implementation Programs section discusses the actual steps that staff can take to ensure that the goals of the Coastal Element are met. Land Use Plan As described in the Technical Synopsis section of the Coastal Element document, the City's Coastal Zone is divided into five sub-zones, each with their own unique land uses and characteristics. In view of that, the updated Coastal Element provides specific information on each zone and then incorporates goals, objectives, and policies that address issues that are particular to each zone. ATTACHMENT NO. -°- PC Staff Report—8/24/99 6 (99SR32) Zone 1 encompasses the Huntington Harbour area which is between War►..,. Avenue and the northeastern City limits. This area is primarily built out with residential dwelling, commercial neighborhood centers, a public boat dock, and a private yacht club. The Coastal Element would continue to promote the public awareness of coastal resources such as recreational services and facilities in this area. Zone 2 consists of the Bolsa Chica area. This area extends between Warner Avenue to the City limits near the Huntington Beach Mesa bluffs. The majority of Zone 2 is located within the County of Orange, outside of the City's boundary but within the City's Sphere of Influence for possible future annexation. The land uses in this zone consists of vacant land, habitat preservation/wetland, parks, and oil production. The updated Coastal Element states that sensitive habitat area need to be protected from impacts associated with development and urbanization and that wetlands, which provide biological and aesthetic resources, need to be maintained, enhanced, and improved where feasible. Many of the goals, objectives, and policies in the Coastal Element that pertain to the preservation of water and marine resources, visual resources, and sensitive habitat areas would be applied to Zone 2. Zone 3 extends from the eastern Bolsa Chica Boundary to Goldenwest Street. This zone includes one of the largest undeveloped sites in the City. The site consists of 150 acres total and is owned by two separate property owners, PLC Land Company who owns 56 acres, and Aera Energy, LLC who owns 94 acres. The entire site was once used for oil and gas extraction and separation activities. However, oil and gas extraction is only occurring now on the 94 acre, southern portion of the site. The 1985 document designates this property as Resource Production, but also called for visitor-serving commercial uses at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Goldenwest Street and Pacific Coast Highway and Seapoint Avenue and for residential development on the PLC property. The updated Coastal Element Land Use Plan redesignates the property as mixed-use, which is consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan, as well as, the 1985 Element. A Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan is currently being prepared that will allow for more customized development and design standards on this property. Zone 4 is known as the"Downtown" area. Most of this area includes recreational beach amenities, single and multi-family units, and a wide array of visitor-serving commercial facilities. This area attracts many visitors to the City of Huntington Beach and with the future development of projects that will provide an even greater variety of commercial uses, there is the potential to fulfill Coastal Element goals and objectives that focus on providing these types of uses. However, some of the up to date issues that are identified in the updated Coastal Element include beach parking shortages experienced 18 days per year, and parking conflicts between recreational users and residents during peak seasons. In general, overall traffic is anticipated to increase in the City and within the Coastal Zone and as a result, there are policies that deal with improvements to public access and traffic circulation. Future development proposals in this zone, as well as in the other zones, will be analyzed in relation to these policies so circulation is not degraded and parking is not depleted. Zone 5 extends from Beach Boulevard to the Santa Ana River. This area of the Coastal Zone covers approximately 611 acres and uses in this zone include oil production facilities, a regionally serving electric generating plant, a sewage treatment plant, a toxic waste site on the State Superfund list, a mobilehome park, and single-family residences. Some of these existing uses affect the visual quality of the City's Coastal Zone. This issue of aesthetics and the issue of compatibility of energy and oil facilities with other land uses have been identified in the updated Coastal Element. Consequently, there are goals, policies, and objectives that deal with monitoring and reviewing oil and energy facilities and working with other agencies to monitor the clean-up of hazardous material sites. ATTACHMENT NO. I .7 PC Staff Report—8/24/99 7 (99SR32) Issues Some of the key issues that relate to the coastal zone are access, traffic, aesthetics, and preservation of water, marine, and environmentally sensitive habitat areas. The goals, policies, and objectives identified in the Coastal Zone address these issues. The Coastal Element has policies that promote direct access to the beach for pedestrians through the linkage of pedestrian, equestrian, and bike trails to the shore. Traffic is addressed by policies that require that new development provide for adequate parking and circulation. In addition, mass transit opportunities are encouraged to reduce traffic. The Coastal Element deals with the issue of aesthetics by including policies that encourage the removal of billboards in the coastal zone and require that more landscape be provided along beach trails and roadway medians. Water and marine resources are addressed by Coastal Element policies that require that all future development mitigate any potential of degradation of water quality. The significance of habitat resources is addressed through the incorporation of implementing policies that promote the preservation, enhancement, and restoration of the Bolsa Chica wetlands. Public Comments The City held a 30-day public comment period for the draft Coastal Element to facilitate public participation in the update process. The comment period closed on July 3 V. Staff received comments from the County of Orange Planning and Development Services Department, California State Lands Commission, and Mr. Jeffrey Metzel. Subsequent to the close of the comment period, staff received comments from the City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board and the California Coastal Commission (CCC) staff. Staff has prepared responses to all of the comments with the exception of those from the CCC (Attachment No. 4). The majority of the comments are technical in nature with some addressing change in policy. The CCC staff comments were received two (2) weeks after the close of the comment period and staff has not had adequate time to review and respond to them. Therefore, staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the item. Summary: The purpose of the Huntington Beach Coastal Element is to meet the requirements of the Coastal Act and guide decisions regarding growth, development, enhancement and preservation of the City's Coastal Zone and its resources. The updated Coastal Element takes into account the information, goals, objectives, and policies of the 1985 Coastal Element for the City of Huntington Beach, applies new requirements and incorporates up to date information. These changes stem from the California Coastal Act, City staff, and other outside parties. The updated Coastal Element is consistent with the other 13 general plan elements that were updated in May 1996 and more specifically, the proposed land use plan that is included in this Coastal Element is exactly the same as the one found under the Land Use Element. This document identifies appropriate policies and programs that will assist the City in meeting goals and objectives for the coastal zone. Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to October 5, 1999 to allow time for a thorough review of the California Coastal Commission staff comments. For the next hearing, the revised Coastal Element will include all technical revisions and changes that are in response to comments received from various agencies. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 2. Draft Coastal Element, dated August 1999 3. Comment Letters ATTACHMENT N4 �g 4. Response to Comment Letters, includes recommended changes to the Dra • ...__- 5. Technical Revisions to the Draft PC Staff Report—8/24/99 8 (99SR32) RESPONSE TO COM31ENTS Draft City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element Changes made as a result of the comments are noted as substantive or technical. Changes in policy are considered substantive. Changes to correct or amend information rjc are considered technical. ram Response to County of Orange,Planning and Development Services Department Letter of Comment dated July 29, 1999 Comment 1 -Recommended language change will be reflected in Final Coastal Element,Page IV-C-75, last paragraph. (technical) lV 1q Comment 2-Recommended correction will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element, Page IV-C-76. (technical) 1V-�- ti8 Comment 3-Recommended definitions will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element, c sy Page IV-C-52. (technical) Comment 4-The noted regional bikeways and trails will be added to a new section entitled Regional Master Plans on Page IV-C-52 in the Final Coastal Element. No changes needed. Comment 5-All trails and bikeways are noted and discussed in the Shoreline Access section within the Technical Synopsis discussion. (technical) I V-C-% Comment 6-The recommended changes in nomenclature will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element. (technical) V- Comment 7 -The Final Coastal Element will reflect the recommended nomenclature amendments to Figure 14. In addition, the Figure will be amended to depict the existing Class I bikeway along the west levee of the Santa Ana River. (technical) Y-C-52 Comment 8-The recommended amendments will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element, Page IV-C-50. (technical) 1 Y—G-53 Comment 9-The text on Page IV-C-51, paragraph 3, will be amended in the Final Coastal Element to reflect that 1/3 (not'/z) of the fee ownership of the Harriet M. Wieder Regional Park has been dedicated to the County to date. (technical) 1 Y-C-,r Li Comment 10-The recommended changes will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element,Page IV-C-52. (technical) 1 r—C-- 1p'S Comment 11 -The correction will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element, Page IV-C- 65. (technical) Draft Coastal Element Response to Comments Page 1 til tHVr MtN I NO, q I '1 Dr t 1 Y_L 10 3 Comment 12 -The nomenclature changes recommended for policies C2.2.7 and C2.2.8 will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element. The comment regarding policy C2.3.4 is so noted. (technical) 1V-L 1a� Comment 13-A new draft policy will be forwarded to the decision makers for consideration. (substantive) Policy C 3.2.? Promote and support the implementation of the proposed Class I bikeways along the Wintersburg Channel and within the future Harriet M. Wieder Regional Park. AV-G- 133 Comment 14-The correction will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element, Page IV-C- 106. (technical) lY-Cr(31 Comment 15-The correction will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element, Page IV-C- 131. (technical) 1 Y 6-1'AO Comment 16-The correction will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element, Page IV C- 135. (technical) Comment 17-Draft Policy 6.1.3 presently addresses urban runoff and the implementation of NPDES requirements. However, the policy will re-worded to specifically name the NPDES Municipal non-point source urban water runoff control program. The new draft policy will be forwarded to the decision makers for consideration. (technical) C 6.1.3 Continue to implement the municipal non-point source urban water runoff control program, of which the City is a co-permittee with the County of Orange. Require a Water Quality Management Plan for all applicable new development within the Coastal. Zone, including mitigation measures such as the following: (I-C 2, I-C 3, I-C 8) Response to Jeffrey C. Metzel,Jr. Letter of Comment dated July 29, 1999. l Y-G-53 Comment 1 -Recommended amendments to Table CA will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element. (technical) Comment 2-Draft Policy C 3.4.3 will be amended to add 1). adequate handicap access. The recommended amendment will be forwarded to the decision makers for consideration. (substantive) Draft Coastal Element Response to Comments Page 2 CHMENT NO..., 2 Response to California State Lands Commission Letter of Comment dated July 28, 1999. Comment 1 —General. The Coastal Element recognizes that the CSLC has jurisdiction over and manages the State's property interest in filled and unfilled tidelands, submerged lands and beds of navigable waterways. It is the policy of the City to contact the CSLC whenever jurisdictional lands are affected within the City. Further, it is the policy and practice of the City to display prominent signage at all public boat launch facilities to allow the public to easily locate them. No changes needed. 1 V-L-►g Comment 2 —Figure C-3. The shading reflects existing land uses only. The map boundaries recognize that the Bolsa Chica area is in an unincorporated zone. No changes needed. Comment 3—Figure C-13. This figure reflects the existing Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways. The City does not intend to extend Springdale Avenue or Bolsa Chica Street into the Bolsa Chica Wetland area. For now, City circulation plans must be consistent with regional plans in order to maintain funding eligibility. The figure will be amended per your request when the Master Plan of Arterial Highways is amended to delete the extensions. No changes needed at this time. Comment 4—Figure C-14. This figure reflects the County's Master Plan of Bikeways and Trails. The figure will be amended when the County's Master Plan is updated to delete extensions into the Bolsa Chica Wetland area. No change needed at this time. 1 V-C.-Lp`i Comment 5—Figure C-18. See Comment 3 above. 1 y-L-T&B Comment 6—Water and Marine Resources. The recommended amendments will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element, pages 65 and 131, as well as, Implementation Measure I-C 12. (technical) (Y C--n Comment 7—Water, Sewer and Drainage Facilities. The request to include the proposed "Bolsa Chica domestic Water Transmission Line and Wastewater Project" in the water, sewer and drainage facility section of the draft Coastal Element will be presented to the decision makers for consideration. (substantive) I Y-t-- ti 5 Comment 8—Glossary. The recommended changes will be reflected in the Final Coastal Element. (technical) Draft Coastal Element Response to Comments Page 3 - _ ATTACHMENT NO. �•� i _Response to City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board Letter of Comment dated August 16, 1999. Iv-G �oz Comment 1 -Draft Policy C 2.1.2 will be amended to add traffic signal synchronization. The recommended amendment will be forwarded to the decision makers for consideration. (substantive) As a point of information, the traffic signals are managed by the State agency, Caltrans. 1 V-G-1 12 Comment 2-Draft Policy C 4.2.1 will be amended to add compatibility as follows: c) Evaluation of project design regarding visual impact and compatibility. The recommended amendment will be forwarded to the decision makers for consideration. (substantive) In addition, the Implementation Program(Zoning Regulations) for the Local Coastal Program requires that all projects in this area be reviewed by the Design .Review Board and be consistent with the Design Guidelines of the Downtown Specific Plan. I V-L-Ipol Comment 3-Draft Policy C 3.2.7 will be amended as follows: Promote the implementation of and funding for the proposed... The recommended amendment will be forwarded to the decision makers for consideration. (substantive) Comment 4-Concerns about new development adversely affecting the proposed Orange Coast River Park are addressed in the following policies: C 7.1.2 and C 7.1.3. These policies are designed to protect all sensitive habitat areas and wetlands and to ensure that new development does not negatively impact these resources. (substantive) Draft Coastal Element Response to Comments Page 4 ATTACHMENT NO. Draft Coastal Element Technical Revisions (not including those in response to comments) G��pPI - Page W-C-11, Change second paragraph Existing Land Uses to read as follows: 1Y-G-1 Z Existing Land Uses Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary.) This sub-area includes one of the largest undeveloped areas in the Coastal Zone. The area consists of 150 contiguous acres bounded by Pacific Coast Highway to the south, Goldenwest Street to the east, Seapoint Avenue to the west, and Palm Avenue to the north. A four acre portion of the site also lies east of Seapoint Avenue. Of the 150 acres, 56 acres are presently owned by the PLC Land Company and 94 acres are owned by Aera Energy LLC. Previous oil and gas extraction activities on the 56 acre, PLC owned property have been abandoned and the site is presently vacant. The 94-acre area owned by Aera Energy LLC houses active oil and gas extraction facilities, including 126 oil wells, 55 above ground storage tanks, above and in ground pipelines, oil separation and related facilities, a gas plant and gas flare unit,two power substations and office facilities. On-site facilities extract oil and gas from onshore bases and State tidelands leases (offshore). Treated crude oil is stored at the facility and transferred off-site via pipeline. Treated natural gas is transferred to Southern California Gas Company via pipeline. According to the property owner, the extraction and processing activities are anticipated to remain in operation on the site another ten to twenty years. W-6- 12-13 Page IV-C-11 and 12, Amend paragraph 5 (explanation of 1985 Coastal Element Land Use Plan) to read as follows: The 1985 Coastal Element designated the 56 acre PLC Land Company owned property as Medium Density Residential. In the absence of other limiting factors, the Medium Density Residential land use designation would have accommodated up to 15 dwelling units per gross acre, or 840 units on the 56 acres (15 dwelling units x 56 acres). The 1985 Coastal Element designated the 94 acre portion of the project site as Resource Production with Visitor Serving Overlays at each end of the property along Pack Coast Highway. The Resource Production land use designation was intended to accommodate existing coastal-dependent oil activities. Permitted uses within this land use category included oil wells, injection equipment, separation and treatment facilities, storage tanks, transmission lines, equipment storage and maintenance yards, and.administrative offices. The Visitor Serving Overlay indicated that visitor-serving nodes in the vicinity of Pacific Coast Highway and Goldemvest Street and Pack Coast Highway and Seapoint Avenue were desired for the site. Permitted uses in the 1985 Coastal Element Visitor Serving land use category included hotels, motels, restaurants, theaters, museums, specialty and beach related retail, and service uses. Office and residential uses were conditionally permitted if visitor serving uses were either provided prior to other development, or assured as part of the development through a binding agreement. The 1985 Coastal Element did not dictate land usesfor the area located between the two visitor serving ATTACHMENT NO. �I nodes. This was due to the fact that the recycling of on-site oil production activities was not expected to occur for at least 20 years(beyond 1985). The land use plan proposed for the 150 acre site in the 1999 City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element is consistent with the 1985 Coastal Element permitted uses. Recognizing the unique opportunities that such a large undeveloped area offers, the 1999 Coastal Element provides greater clarity and guidance with regard to desired land uses and development parameters than did the 1985 Coastal Element. The 1999 Coastal Element provides clarity and direction through its clearly stated policies and programs; Coastal Element Land Use Map (Figure C-7) and accompanying Coastal Element Land Use Plan Land Use, Density and Overlay Schedule (Table C-1), and application of the Coastal Element Community District and Sub Area Map and Schedule (figure C-10 and Table C-2). Implementation of the 1999 Coastal Element Land Use Plan for this site will be achieved through a required master plan of conceptual development and speck plan(s). These regulatory documents, along with the Coastal Element, will help to ensure that the coastal resources in this area are not negatively impacted. A conceptual master plan of development(the draft Seacl ff Promenade Conceptual Master Plan) and specific plan (the draft PaWGoldenwest Specific Plan)for the 150 acre site is presently under review. Development alternatives under consideration include a maximum of 500 dwelling units(340 fewer than the 840 dwelling units permitted by the 1985 Coastal Element) and a 3.5 acre public park to be located on the PLC owned portion of the site in the near term, and a mixture of visitor serving commercial, open space and civic uses to ultimately be located within the Aera owned portion of the site when it recycles from its existing resource production uses. The proposed land uses are consistent with those established in this document. Proposed densities are limited by the density schedule contained herein, as well as, a maximum vehicle trip generation budget established through traffic modeling. The conceptual master plan of development and specific plan are subject to Coastal Commission approval prior to implementation. Adoption of a conceptual master plan and speck plan is anticipated to occur in year 2000. Pages IV-C-91 through 96, ISSUES, correct listing of policies that address stated issues as follows: 1. Add policies 1.2.1, 1.2.3 7. Delete policy 1.2.2 13. Add policy 2.4.1 17 Delete policy 2.2.2 21. Add policy 2.7.3 23 Add policies 3.2.2, 3.2.3 ATTACHMENT NO. 5.2 Page IV-C-99, Policy C 2.1.2, correct as follows: C 2.1.2 Promote increasing the capacity of Pacific Coast Highway through re-striping to enhance traffic circulation and safety. Require that all recreational beach parking spaces be removed due to re-striping and be replaced at a one-to-one ratio. a-C-9) (New) Pages IV-C-97 through 124, GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES, correct listing of implementation programs/measures as follows: Policy C 2.1.2-delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.2.2 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.2.4-delete I-C 8, add I-C 1 and I-C 9 Policy C 2.2.5 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.2.6 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.2.7 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.2.8 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.3.2 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.3.3 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.3.4 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.3.5 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.3.6-delete I-C 8, add I-C 1,I-C 9, and I-C 22d Policy C 2.4.1 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.4.2 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.4.3 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.4.4- delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.4.5 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.6.5 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.6.6 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.7.1 -add I-C 9 Policy C 2.8.1 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.8.2 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 2.8.3 - delete I-C 8, add I-C 9 Policy C 3.2.3 -delete I-C 22c, add I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 3, and I-C 4 Policy C 7.1.5 -add I-C 8 and I-C 12 Policy C 7.3.1 -add I-C 22b Policy C 8.1.1 -add I-C 12 Policy C 8.1.4-add I-C 22o, p, and q Policy C 8.1.7-delete I-C 22q, add I-C 12 Policy C 8.3.1 -add I-C 1, I-C 2,I-C 3, and I-C 8 ATTACHMENT NO.. ATTACHMENT 3 ', A COPY OF THE DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT (dated September 30, 1999) IS AVAILABLE AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 2000 MAIN STREET HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 ATTACHMENT 4 'a O ( THOMAS B. MATHEWS p� �n County of Orange DIRECTOR U 300 N. FLOWER ST. n ` .. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA &09 tip' Planning Development Services Department LIFOR� r f ,� MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 4048 JU/ O � ANTA ANA. CA 92702-4048 J U L 2 91999 '':- -Q19 9 NCL 99-52 Ms. Cindy Chau,Assistant Planner City of Huntington Beach Planning Department 2000 Main Street, 3`d Floor P.O. Box 190 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 SUBJECT: Draft Coastal Element Dear Ms. Chau: The above referenced item is a Draft Coastal Element for the City of Huntington Beach. The Draft Coastal Element represents an update of the City's existing Coastal Element to make it consistent with the General Plan update adopted by the City in 1996. P8 w The County of Orange has reviewed the Draft Element and offers the following comments: 9 �t FLOOD IV_c-_-J9 1. Page IV-C-75,Last Paragraph, Storm Drainage This paragraph incorrectly implies that Orange County Flood Control District(OCFCD) is responsible for improving the City-owned drainage system. To be accurate,the wording should be changed to state that OCFCD is responsible for regional flood control facilities that traverse the City,but that the City is responsible for its own sub-regional and local drainage facilities. lY—G19 2• Page IV-C-76 The sentence beginning with"Recent improvements..."applies only to the Santa Ana River Channel,which has been improved to accommodate runoff from at least a 100-year storm event(Q 100). It is OCFCD's understanding that few, if any,of the City's flood control facilities have been improved to Q100 capacity. OPEN SPACE/RECREATION 3. Trail and Bikeway Terminology To clarify trail and bikeway terminology used throughout the subject Element, and to avoid confusion,we suggest the Element adopt the following terminology: AMCHMENT NO. (a A. Class 1 Bikeway: paved off-road bikeway; used by bicyclists, walkers,joggers, roller skaters, and strollers. IV-C.-yB IV'-L- `q B. Class 11 Bikeway: on-road bikeway with striped lanes; used by bicyclists. C. Riding land Hiking Trail: natural surface or decomposed granite off-road trail; used mainly by equestrians,mountain bicyclists,joggers, and hikers. This differentiates between paved bikeways and natural surface trails. It should be noted that the phrase "Class 1 equestrian trail" is incorrect, as"Class I"refers only to a paved, off-road bikeway. (However, equestrians may use Class I bikeways if a riding and hiking trail is not available). Also, a Class 11 bikeway should not be referred to as a"trail", since it is an on-road facility. 4. Regional Master Plans A. The County's Master Plan of Regional Riding and Hiking Trails identifies two regional trails within the subject Coastal Zone: Santa Ana River Trail Huntington Beach Trail B. The Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan(the regional bikeways plan for Orange County)identifies three regional Class 1 bikeways within the Coastal Zone: Santa Ana River Bikeway Wintersburg Channel Bikeway Coastal Bikeway 5. Pages IV-C-10 through IV-C-16 For Zones 2 through 5,we suggest mentioning the Coastal Bikeway,the Santa Ana River Bikeway, and the Santa Ana River Trail among existing public facilities. In Zone 2, the Wintersburg Channel Bikeway is a proposed public facility. Also,in Harriett Wieder Regional Park,the Huntington Beach Trail and a parallel Class I bikeway are proposed. 6. Page IV-C-47 Trails 1 Y-G-Lilb We suggest changing the heading to Trails and Bikeways. In the first paragraph,we suggest changing the word"trails"to"bikeways". In the second paragraph,we suggest changing the phrase "equestrian trails"to "riding and hiking trails". We also recommend you identify the proposed trail through Wieder Regional Park as the "Huntington Beach Regional Riding and Hiking Trail". ATTACHMENT NO. 3� 2 7. Figure C-14 1 v-G-SO Again,to avoid confusion,we suggest the following title and legend for this figure: Title: Trails and Bikeways Existing Class 1 (paved off-road) Bikeway Proposed Class 11 Bikeway Existing Class 11 (on-road, striped lanes)Bikeway Proposed Class 11 Bikeway Existing Riding and Hiking Trail Proposed Riding and Hiking Trail Coastal Zone - Along the Santa Ana River in this figure,the existing Class 1 bikeway and parallel, existing, riding and hiking trail should be depicted along the west levee. I lv-G-5Z 8. Page IV-C-50: We suggest the following wording for the last two sentences under Beaches: In addition,the coastal Bikeway, a regional Class 1 bikeway, extends...Proposed improvements include widening the existing Coastal Bikeway to twenty feet. 9. Page IV-C-51,third paragraph: The text indicates approximately one-half of fee ownership for Harriet Wieder Regional Park has been dedicated to the County. In fact only one-third, or 33.67 acres out of a total 110 acres, has been dedicated. 1Y-G Sy 10. Page IV-C-52, Trails: We suggest changing the heading to Trails and Bikeways. Also, in the first, second, and third sentences, change"trail(s)"to"bikeway(s)". In the fourth sentence, change "equestrian trail'to "riding and hiking trail'. This trail should be identified as the "Huntington Beach Regional Riding and Hiking Trail'. tY-L-lvB 11. Page IV-C-65: Reference to the"Orange County Environmental Management Agency" should be changed to read the"Orange County Public Facilities and Resources Department(PFRD)"per the last County reorganization. 1v-G-►03 12. Page IV-C-100: C 2.2.7: Change"an equestrian trail'to"a riding and hiking trail'. C 2.2.8: Change "bike/pedestrian trail'to "Class 1 bikeway". C 2.3.4: We support preservation of the former Pacific Electric rail right-of-way, and note that the regional Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan continues the proposed route northward along the right-of-way to Garden Grove Boulevard in Westminster. ATTACHMENT NO. �• QP�.ro� 01 i 13. Page IV-C-106: Pernaps as part of C 3.2.8 add, "Promote and support the implementation of the proposed Wintersburg Channel Class 1 Bikeway and the proposed Class 1 bikeway through Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park". 133 14. Page IV-C-128 (3 and 4): Change"trails"to `°trails and bikeways". 15. Page IV-C-131 (Interagency Coordination): Add the County of Orange. hl-c-vAo 16. Page IV-C-135 (d): Change "County Equestrian Trails Plan"to "County trails and bikeways plans". Overall, we applaud the City's extensive bikeway and trail system, and we appreciate the City's support for trails and bikeways as evidenced, for example, in the Circulation Objectives and Policies section. WATER QUALITY 17. The Coastal Element does not address compliance with the municipal non-point source National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)program, of which the City is a co-permittee. The table of contents does not list water quality, although it does make reference to NPDES under Water and Marine Resources. However,the reference is not to the municipal NPDES program. We recommend wording and policy language be added to set the stage for conditions similar to the attached County's WQl for later discretionary permits to indicate that a Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP)will be required for every development project within the coastal zone. Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the Draft Element. If you have any questions, please contact me or feel free to call Charlotte Harryman directly. Charlotte may be reached at (714) 834-2522. Very truly yours, George Britton,Manager Environmental and Project Planning Services Division Attachment CH ATTACHMEN I NO. 1 open for inspection by any government agency upon request. Used oil filters should be stored in a closed rainproof container that is capable of containing any used oil and should be managed as specified in Title 22, Chapter 30, Division 4,-Section 66828 of the California Code of Regulations. RC3 VEHICLES AWAITING REPAIR AP/TTM/TPM Approvals: Do not apply. UP/SDP Approvals: «RC3>> ER ER NA VEH AWAITING REPAIR No exterior portion of an automotive repair facility may be utilized for automobile storage other than temporary parking (less tban 24 hours) . Any automobile that will be stored on the premises for 24 hours or more must be stored inside the facility. No vehicle with any fluid leaks may be stored outdoors unless it has been completely drained of fluids. WATER QUALITY WQ1 POLLUTANT RUNOFF AP/UP/SDP/TTM/TPM Approvals: «WQ1» ER SG GE POLLUTANT RUNOFF Prior to issuance of precise grading or building permits, whichever comes first, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval from Manager, . Subdivision and Grading, of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to control predictable pollutant runoff. This WQMP. shall identify, at a minimum, the routine, structural and non-structural measures specified in the Countywide NPDES Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) Appendix which details implementation of BMPs whenever they are applicable to a project; the assignment of long-term maintenance responsibilities (specifying the developer, parcel owner, maintenance association; lessee, etc.) ; and, shall reference the location(s) of structural BMPs. - W02 POLLUTANT RUNOFF AP/UP/SDP/TTM/TPM Approvals: «WQ2>> To all discretionary projects (except u.*e of existing flood space in an existing building) : ER SG RGB POLLUTANT RUNOFF Prior to the recordation of' a subdivision map, or issuance of precise grading permits or' building permits,. whichever comes first, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval from the Manager, Subdivision and Grading, of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site ` ATTAGW&NT NO. Jeffrey C. Metzel . Jr . 19391 Shady Harbor Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92468 714/536=09.15 per - 29 July 1999 To: City of Huntington Beach Planning Department Attn: Ms. Cindy Chau, Assistant Planner From: Jeffrey C. Metzel , Jr . Subject : Draft Coastal Element for the City of Huntington Beach General Plan 1�-C- S3 On page IV-C-51 Table C-4 does not list two Coastal Zone Parks, Bolsa View Park in Coastal Zone 2 (shown as OS-P on page IV-C-21 , Fig. C-6) and the Lower Seacliff Greenbelt in Coastal Zone 3 (shown as OS-P on page IV-C-22 , Fig. C-7) . These Coastal Zone Parks should be added to Table C-4. Iv-C_-lio t On page IV-C-107 paragraph C 3 .4.3 d should be changed to add ` wheel chairs./� Ci- e . l Je f ey . Metzel , Jr. ATTACHMENT NO.b. -),-1999 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ' ' GRAY DAVIS, Govemor CALIFORNIA STATE LANDS COMMISSION PAUL D.THAYER, Executive Officer 100 Howe Avenue,Suite 100-South (916)574-1800 FAX(916)574-1810 Sacramento, CA 95825-8202 -; Calitomia Relay SeMce From TOO Phone 1-800-735-2922 from Voice Phone 1-800-735-2929 Contact Phone: (916)574-1892 Contact FAX: (916)574-1925 July 28, 1999 File Ref: Huntington Beach Ms. Cindy Chau Assistant Planner City of Huntington Beach Planning Department P.O. Box 190 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 SUBJECT: Draft Coastal Element for the City of Huntington Beach General Plan Dear Ms. Chau: Staff of the California State Lands Commission (CSLC) appreciates the opportunity to review the subject document GENERAL COMMENTS By way of background,the CSLC has jurisdiction over and manages the State's property interest in filled and unfilled tidelands,submerged lands and beds of navigable waterways. The State acquired ownership of all such lands within its boundaries upon its admission to the United States in 1850. The State holds these lands for the benefit of all of its people for the public trust purposes of water-related commerce,navigation,fisheries,water-oriented recreation,and open space,among others. The proposed coastal element of the City's General Plan encompasses sovereign lands under the jurisdiction of the CSLC,specifically the Zone 2 area that includes the unincorporated area of Bolsa Chica. The document indicates at page IV-C-8,that this area is within the City's Sphere of Influence for future annexation. As you are aware, the CSLC owns approximately 1,200 acres in Bolsa Chica,a portion of which is presently leased to the State Department of Fish and Game for management as part of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. The remaining lowlands are the subject of a major wetlands restoration effort.The above reference should be expanded to reflect this. The draft coastal element also includes other sovereign lands both onshore and offshore adjacent to Bolsa Chica and in Huntington Harbour. The CSLC should be ATTACHME T NU. 3...:. 4 �, Ms. Nancy Chau 2 r July 28, 1999 �10+ `'-- consulted regarding any specific uses or projects proposed for or which may impact such lands. As to Huntington Harbour,the CSLC has fee ownership of the Main and Midway Channels as well as a Public Trust easement over other portions of the Harbour. Any structures,including dock facilities,located on the Main and Midway Channels require a lease from the CSLC. Due to the limited public access points within the City for public boat launch facilities,the City is encouraged to provide reasonable facilities to encourage public use of public facilities and to display prominent signage at all such locations to allow the public to easily locate them. SPECIFIC COMMENTS U-G-1 t5 Figure C-3—Existing Huntington Beach Coastal Zone Land Use �. The shading within the unincorporated,State owned area of the Bolsa Chica lowlands should be eliminated to avoid any inference at this time of its inclusion within the City. - �Y"� `+S Figure C-13—Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways The depiction of the extension of Bolsa Chica Street through the unincorporated lowlands to the Pacific Coast Highway(PCM should be deleted and Springdale should not be shown as crossing the"eastern"boundary of the lowlands. Figure C-14—Bike and Equestrian Trails The depiction of the proposed Class H Trails within the Bolsa Chica lowlands area should be deleted. V-&-t°`f Figure C-18--Scenic Highways,Scenic Corridors,and Landscape Corridors The depiction of Planned Scenic Routes through the Bolsa Chica lowlands should be deleted. �Y-t-- Water and Marine Resources-Interagency Coordination Page IV-C-65 A more accurate reference to the CSLC would be that it manages the State's property interest in filled and unfilled tidelands,submerged lands and beds of navigable waterways. In this role, the CSLC must be specifically listed as a coordinating agency under Implementation Program I-C 12, on Page IV-C-131. 1Y-L-�I Water.Sewer and Drainage Facilities—Page IV-C-74 +� This discussion and Figure C-23 should reference and depict the proposed"Bolsa j Chica Domestic Water Transmission Line and Wastewater Project" described in an Notice of Preparation dated July 15, 1999,issued by the California Public Utilities Commission. ATTACHMENT NO. r �a Ms. Nancy Chau 3 ( July 28, 1999 Glossary—California Coastal Commission 1V-G-tys The first sentence of the narrative should be amended to read, "A 16 member (12 voting and 4 non-voting ex-officio representatives)statewide regulatory body with primary responsibility for implementing the provisions of the California Coastal Act." Finally,CSLC staff encourages and supports the City's goals,objectives and policies to promote protection of and access to coastal resources. If you have any questions concerning the CSLC's jurisdiction,please contact Jane E. Smith,Public Land Management Specialist, at(916) 574-1892. All other inquiries may be directed to me at (916) 574-1880. Sincerely, Csct..U" - Dwi ht . Sanders Chie , ivision of Environmental Planning and Management cc: Paul D. Thayer,Executive Officer Jane E. Smith ATTACHMENT NO. 3• ` ,A� >� Environmental Board 0 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH HUNTINGTONBEACH Post Office Box 190 Huntington Beach, California 92648 To: Mary Beth Broeren, Senior Planner City of Huntington Beach From: John Scandura, Ch Environmental Board Subject: General Plan Amendme t No. 99-2/Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 (Coastal Element Update) Date: August 16, 1999 The Environmental Board has reviewed the draft document entitled City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element dated June 15, 1999.The purpose of this document is to update o the Coastal Element so that it is consistent with the City of Huntington Beach General Plan and current Coastal Act requirements.The Environmental Board found the document to be well written,reflective of current and anticipated land uses, and that it effectively identifies important issues to be considered for land use decisions in the coastal zone. The following comments are offered by the Environmen_ tal Board for consideration in the finalization and approval of this document: • On page IV-C-99, Objective No. C 2.1 describes the need to balance the traffic circulation system with circulation demands generated by the implementation of IV-(-- to-Z Coastal Land Use Plan.A policy identified to meet this objective is the re-striping of Pacific Coast Highway(PCH)to enhance traffic circulation and safety.It is anticipated that PCH will be re-striped to allow three lanes in each direction where there are currently two. While a third lane in each direction will increase the traffic volume on PCH,traffic flow may be impeded if the traffic signals are not synchronized. An air pollution problem could be created by an increase in tailpipe emissions from slow moving or idling vehicles.The Environmental Board recommends that this policy be modified to include the synchronization of traffic signals along with re-striping to improve traffic circulation on PCH. IY C,-1 I Z • On page IV-C-108, Objective No. C 4.2 promotes the protection of the Coastal Zone's visual and aesthetic resources through design review and development requirements.A policy to implement this objective,No. C 4.2.1,imposes minimum standards on new developments to preserve public views,provide adequate landscaping, and evaluate project designs with regard to visual impacts.As there are several vacant parcels on the north side of PCH between Main and Goldenwest Streets that are expected to be developed,new buildings and landscaping on these lots AHACHMFNT No. L&ID -Pc5,�a 'C I 301-n should be visually and aesthetically compatible with adjacent lots and surrounding development.The Environmental Board recommends the modification of Policy No. C 4.2.1 to ensure the compatibility of new and existing development. • On page IV-C-105,Policy No. C.3.2.7 promotes the implementation of the proposed Iy_L_ Orange Coast River Park concept.The Orange Coast River Park would preserve existing wetlands and wildlife habitats,restore natural areas that have been degraded, and provide valuable open space for the City.This Park will significantly enhance the visual and aesthetic appearance of the coast and provide a wildlife viewing area for City visitors and residents. Another policy,No. C 3.2.11 recommends the active pursuit of County, State, and Federal funding for the Harriet Wieder Regional Park along the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. The Environmental Board recommends that this Coastal Element have a similar policy for the pursuit of funding for the Orange Coast River Park. The Board also recommends another policy in this document that states that any new development near the area identified for the Orange Coast River Park not adversely impact the Park. As the Current Coastal element was certified in 1985, it is presently inconsistent with the City's General Plan that was adopted in 1996 and does not reflect changes made to California's coastal protection laws in the last 14 years. In order for land use decisions in the Coastal Zone to be consistent with those in the City's inland areas,and to ensure compliance with the State's coastal protection laws,the Environmental Board recommends the adoption of the revised Coastal Element. i ATTACHMENT NO, 6-3 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS Draft City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element Changes made as a result of the comments are noted as substantive or technical. Changes in policy are considered substantive. Changes to corrector amend information are considered technical. Response to California Coastal Commission Letter of Comment dated August 12. 1999. General Comments I. Rather than call out only portions of the Coastal Act, as does the 1985 City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element, the Draft 1999 City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element incorporates the entire Coastal Act as an appendix. With this format, future updates or amendments to the Coastal Act can be more readily incorporated into the City's Coastal Element. (technical) V-G- l co 2. The Draft 1999 City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element addresses water quality issues under the heading of Water and Marine Resources. See Goal 6, Objective 6.1 and Policies 6.1.1 through 6.1.23. Policy 6.1.3(a) specifically addresses the use of "best available runoff control management techniques." (technical) 3. With the exception of those items listed below, the Draft 1999 City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element Land Use Plan is consistent with the City's existing certified Land Use Plan and its implementation program. As noted with italicized narrative in the Draft 1999 Coastal Element, the majority of permitted land uses remain the same. Nomenclature has been amended to reflect the format of the City's 1996 General Plan Update. The following updates/amendments to the City's certified Implementation Plan of its Local Coastal Program will be made as appropriate and necessary following certification of, or as a condition of approval of, the Draft 1999 Coastal Element: • Develop and process a master plan of conceptual development for the area known as the"Palm and Goldenwest" site, as required by the Coastal Element Land Use Map. • Develop and process a specific plan for the area known as the"Palm and Goldenwest" site, as required by the Coastal Element Land Use Map. • Develop and process a land use plan for the 44-acre parcel of land located adjacent to the Wintersburg Flood Control Channel currently designated as an"Area of Deferred Certification" by the Coastal Commission. ATTACHMENT N4, ��-- Response to Comments-' istal Commission Draft 1999 Coastal Element Page 2 P9.goo. Consider preparing, updating or amending as necessary those ordinances and guidelines (e.g., landscaping, historic preservation, Lira regulation of temporary and seasonal uses within the Coastal Zone, parking plans, etc.) addressed by the Coastal Element that are applicable within the Coastal Zone. 4. All references to outside documents have been deleted. The Draft 1999 City of Huntington Beach Coastal Element is intended to function as a"stand alone" document. All necessary and appropriate maps, goals, policies and objectives are included within the Coastal Element. (technical) 1 v G-►yS' S. Except for the following, all definitions within the 1985 Coastal Element will be included within the 1999 Coastal Element Update. (technical) • Coastal Initiative (Also known as Proposition 20) —Removed due to outdated status. • LCP Citizen Advisory Committee—Removed due to outdated status. • Proposition 20 —Removed due to outdated status. • Regional Coastal Commission—Removed due to outdated status. • Seacliff Phase IV—Removed. Project has been developed. • Sundry Items—Removed. Covered under land use definitions. co 6. The 1999 Coastal Element designates permitted land uses in general terms. It is not appropriate for a general plan policy document such as the Coastal Element to address temporary uses, or specify parameters for such uses. Policy 1.1.5 of the Draft 1999 Coastal Element requires that temporary and seasonal uses within the Coastal Zone be monitored and regulated. The City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is the appropriate mechanism to implement this policy. (technical) Specific Comments 1. The draft Coastal Element has been amended to reflect that the 44 acre parcel is Iv-`_Zz currently an"Area of Deferred Certification." A certification plan for the subject site will be processed separately from this Coastal Element Update at a later date. It should be noted that City staff is working with Coastal Commission staff to determine definitively the land use designation and status of the subject 44 acre parcel. (technical) 2. The parameters contained in the existing certified LUP regarding the preservation of the perimeter around the Municipal Pier and maximum height limits were inadvertently omitted from the Draft document that you reviewed. A revised draft has been prepared and amendments have been incorporated to include the requirement that"public access shall be required around the entire perimeter of the ATTACHMENT NO. y Response to Comments— stal Commission Draft 1999 Coastal Element Page 3 Fb ti pier" (Municipal Pier), and to limit the height of buildings on the Municipal Pier to a Yc�Fi- maximum of 35 feet. It should be noted that the Draft 1999 Coastal Element Table C-2 already included a 2-story height limit for the Pier. The more specific limit of 35 feet maximum has been added. Further,the Draft 1999 Coastal Element includes the perimeter and height requirements in a specific policy(C 3.4.3). (technical) • Technical Synopsis -Public Recreation Resources—Municipal Pier and Plaza • Issues—Visual Resources • Table C-2, Community District and Subarea Schedule, Subarea 2— Pier • Coastal Element Policy C 3.4.3 3. Per your request, full size plans and maps will be provided to the Coastal Commission when the revised Coastal Element is submitted for review and approval. (technical) 4. The noted paragraph has been deleted. The existing certified LUP designation for the subject area of land located on Pacific Coast Highway between Sixteenth Street and Eighteenth Street is Visitor-Serving Commercial. The City's 1996 General Plan designated the area as Mixed Use-Vertical (different nomenclature, but same permitted uses). Recently, the City of Huntington Beach City Council approved a change in land use for the subject area to Residential High Density. It is anticipated that the City Council approved land use change and zoning amendment will be forwarded to the Coastal Commission for review and approval independent of, and prior to, the 1999 Draft Coastal Element. (substantive) S. The 1999 Coastal Element provides for hotels, motels, restaurants, recreation related retail sales, cultural uses, museums and similar uses oriented to coastal and other visitors. "Oriented to coastal and other visitors" pertains to"specialty and beach- related retail" alluded to in the 1985 definition. The 1999 definition is very clear in that office and residential uses are not listed as permitted uses within the Commercial Visitor land use category. The 1999 Mixed-Use categories are used where a combination of commercial, office and residential uses may be permitted. In this category, parameters for the amount and location of office and/or residential uses are provided. It should be noted that the 1999 Coastal Element designates the Pier and surrounding area as Commercial Visitor with a design overlay(CV-d). -The Pier is also included in the 1999 Coastal Element Community District and Subarea Schedule and Map where additional development parameters are noted. Per the CV designation, no office or residential uses are permitted on the Pier or surrounding area which is seaward of Pacific Coast Highway. Permitted land uses in this area are consistent with the existing certified LUP. (technical) l r-G-2-'1 6. Recommendation incorporated. (technical) ATTACHMENT NO. 3 Response to Comments— Lstal Commission Draft 1999 Coastal Element pa Page 4 . N�. q l 3`�(�F�► � Dra(-i- 7. So noted. Language added requiring that parking replacement alternatives must be i Co consistent with other LCP policies, as well as; Coastal Act provisions. (technical) 8. This policy reflects existing programs in Huntington Beach. Your comment will be forwarded to the decision-makers for consideration. (substantive) 9. The majority of the proposed trail widening along the ocean strand will occur by eliminating the degraded planter area between the beach path and parking lot. There are some areas in front of the concession/restroom nodes where limited encroachment onto the sand will occur. The limited encroachment is necessary to address safety and liability issues resulting from restroom/concession area users overflowing onto the beach path and conflicting with pedestrians,joggers, roller bladers, bicycle riders, etc., thus creating an unsafe condition. The extent of sand area encroachment is presently under study by an outside consulting firm hired by the City. There are no viable alternatives to the proposed limited sand area encroachment that would adequately address the public health and safety issue. Expanding the beach trail, including the areas where limited sand encroachment will occur, is not only a reasonable approach to address a known safety hazard, it will improve beach access for the general public. This is consistent with the Coastal Act regarding access and recreation. (substantive) �Y G S`i 10. This was an error. The City operates three boat docks. There are no public slips. The Draft 1999 Coastal Element has been corrected. (technical) 61 11. The Huntington Harbour Yacht Club and Racquet Club are private. The 1999 Coastal Element has been revised to reflect this. (technical) 1 V-L 12. See revised discussion of Palm and Goldenwest Specific Plan Area. (technical) 1 V-_G_59 13. Table C-5 has been amended to reflect existing and approved projects. Planned projects have been deleted. (technical) 1 d-G-59 14. The Draft 1999 Coastal Element designates land uses according to the City's 1996 General Plan Update and recent City Council amendments. The land area between Sixth and Ninth Streets is designated as Mixed Use-Vertical (MV-F8-d-sp). The reference to the area between Sixteenth and Eighteenth Streets has been deleted. The Mixed Use-Vertical designation is consistent with the existing LUP designation of Visitor Serving Commercial. (substantive) 1 V-G-cno 15. The 1999 Coastal Element has been amended to state that private views are not protected by City policy or Coastal Act regulations. (technical) Y- G ;ro2 16. This section of the 1999 Coastal Element has been amended to include all pertinent Historic and Cultural Resources policies. (technical) ATTACHMENT NO. Response to Comments istal Commission Draft 1999 Coastal Element Page 5 rack 17. Figure C-17 has been amended to reflect all vista points as reflected in the existing 1 v-c-(P3 certified LUP. (technical) 18. The Coastal Act is included as an appendix to the 1999 Coastal Element. (technical) lv-c_-77_ 19. The Waterfront Property Wetland Area Replacement Plan noted in the 1999 Coastal Element is a verbatim account of the language included in the existing certified LUP. It is the intent of the City to maintain the existing certified LUP language permitting the degraded wetland to be filled in exchange for enhancement, restoration or replacement of other more viable wetland areas..." (substantive) I v-c.--n 20. The Draft 1999 Coastal Element has been amended to note that the City supports studying the feasibility of a desalinization plant somewhere within the region. No specific site has been selected within Huntington Beach. (technical) 1 V_C._9(p 21. Section 30213 states that public recreational opportunities are preferred, and that lower cost visitor recreational facilities should be protected, encouraged, and where feasible, provided. Issue No. 23 has been amended accordingly. (technical) �V-C•9 k-0 22. Hotels and motels are permitted by land use. Economic factors outside the City's control (e.g., land costs) dictate the type of hotel/motel that will be built. Youth hostels are permitted uses under commercial zoning. (technical) Y_ c _ q V 23. Item 30 has been amended to read"The longterm fiscal and liability impacts of new or expanded MUNICIPAL recreational facilities...." The purpose of the issue statement is to make clear the City's need to have an understanding of all costs, long- term and short-term, associated with municipal facilities. (technical) 1 v-G_ (0 24. Language has been added to note that private views are not protected by City or Coastal Act policy. (technical) 1.V-L-q1 25. Requirement added per recommendation. (technical) 26. The Coastal Act is included as an appendix to the Coastal Element. (technical) lY_G•9$ 27. New language added per recommendation. (technical) y_C__19 28. "Maintain" has been deleted and replaced with"Do not permit." (technical) C.-I Z 29. Policy C 2.1.2 has been corrected. (technical) 1Y Cf(03 30. Policy C 2.3.1 is policy 15g in existing certified LUP. Never is it stated or implied that public parking will not be provided. See Policy 2.4.1 for parking policy. (technical) ATTACHMENT NO.7. 5 Response to Comments—f stal Commission Draft 1999 Coastal Element Page 6 r 1V-L-lug{ 31. Policy C 2.4.2 has been amended to read as follows: c) consider developing new parking standards....If and when new parking standards are developed, Coastal Commission approval will be required prior to implementation. Once developed, approved and adopted,the LUP Implementation Plan will be amended to include the new parking standards/ordinance. (technical) 32. Your comment regarding this draft policy will be forwarded to the decision-makers for consideration. (substantive) 33. This item refers to the elimination of the degraded planter area between the Beach path and the parking lot. No encroachment onto sandy beach area is proposed. (substantive) W-G- 110 34. A requirement for adequate public parking has been added to policy C 3.2.10j. (technical) W-G-I to 35. Policy C 3.4.3b will be retained. Also see C 3.4.3g and h for new language addressing access around entire perimeter of Municipal Pier and height restrictions. (technical) V-C- 113 36. Policy C 4.5.2 has been amended per your recommendation. (technical) i -G 37. It should be noted that Policy C 4.6.2 states"Establish landscaping ordinances...In addition, language has been added that any such future ordinance will require Coastal Commission approval. (technical) 38. See new Goal 5, Objective 5.1 and Policy C 5.1.1., per your recommendation. (technical) Y-G-118 39. See added language to Policy C 6.1.15 per your recommendation. (technical) 40. The Coastal Act is included as an appendix to this Coastal Element. (technical) 41. Policy C 6.1.21 amended per your request. The Coastal Act is included as an appendix to this Coastal Element. (technical) 1v- c-It9 42. See amended Objective 7.1 per your recommendation. (technical) 43. See Item No. 19 above. (substantive) 44. The Talbert Channel is included in this policy. Language added to maintain and continue to improve. See amended Policy 7.2.4. (technical) l Y-C- I Z.l 45. This policy was omitted in error. See Policy C 7.2.5. (technical) ATTACHMENT NO. �- �° Response to Comments— stal Commission Draft 1999 Coastal Element Page 7 � NO. � la"4 46. While this policy is included in the City's existing certified LUP, questions regarding the effectiveness of such a policy arose during the Coastal Element update process. 1 V-C-1 z(o Why are EPA approved herbicides prohibited when laying pipeline for oil facilities, when City policy does not prohibit the use of EPA approved herbicides for any other projects in the City, including the Coastal Zone? The policy was deleted because it is inconsistent with City policy elsewhere within the Coastal Zone. Furthermore, to prohibit the use of EPA approved herbicides during pipeline construction is not only ineffective in terms of environmental benefit (conceivably, herbicides may be used in any other project within the Coastal Zone), it adds an unnecessary layer of regulation. (substantive) V-c-127 47. This requirement is covered in Policy C 8.4.5. To retain 14g would be redundant. (technical) I v-G-I zg 48. See amended Policy C 9.1.1. (technical) I V-c-I za 49. See Goal 10 augmented per your request. (technical) 50. Reference eliminated per your recommendation. See new Section 10. (technical) 51. Implementation Program I-C 3f was included by error. It has been deleted from the Coastal Element. (technical) 3y 52. See changes per your recommendations to I-C 8c(1). (technical) IV-L-i 3W 53. See changes per your recommendations to I-C 8c(2). (technical) IV-C-13!� 54. Figure C-12 is cited per your recommendation. The determination as to whether a traffic analysis is required is made as a result of one or a combination of the following: CEQA review, the use of thresholds established in the Master EIR prepared for the General Plan Update, discretionary review and the use of in-house review committees. (technical) 1 V-G•135' 55. See Implementation Program I-C 91; "if necessary" has been deleted. (technical) 56. See amendment to Implementation Program I-C 15a: language"as defined by OS-S Y-C- 1 12� land use district." Also see amendments to OS-S (Open Space-Shoreline) "Typical Permitted Uses", Table C-1. (New language is listed in bold, capital letters. New language is carried over from existing, certified LUP Open Space Recreation land use definition.) Publicly owned coastal beaches. BEACH RELATED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. PARKING LOTS, CONCESSIONS AND CAMPING UNDER CERTAIN ATTACHMENT NO. q-47- Response to Comments i ,astal Commission Draft 1999 Coastal Element Page 8 CONDITIONS. Ancillary buildings may be permitted, such as L food/CONCESSION stands and-recreation equipment rentals, as �--- determined by City review and approval. (substantive) 57. Please provide this office with the current definition of Permanent Wetland so that we may include it in the 1999 Coastal Element. Iv- 1N 5 58. The definitions for concession, concession stand, dry storage, wet storage, fill and others have been retained per your request. See Item No. 5, General Comments, above, as well as, the amended Glossary. (technical) ATTACHMENT NO. STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE RESOURCES! 'ICY ( GRAY DAVIS,Governor CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION South Coast Area Office 200 Oceangate,Suite 1000 Long Beach,CA 90802-4302 (562)590-5071 COMMENTS ON CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DRAFT UPDATE OF THE .PS n COASTAL ELEMENT 9 I3�r� Dra General Comments The certified Coastal Element/Land Use Plan incorporates most of the relevant Coastal Act sections directly. Why have these Coastal Act sections been deleted? Some of the general content of the sections is included in the draft, but not in their entirety, and not always correctly. Including the entire Coastal Act section is often helpful in understanding the purposes of the policies. For clarity it would be useful to retain the Coastal Act sections as they currently exist in the certified Plan. NY-G 1t(P In recent years Water Quality has arisen as an issue of importance, especially within Z the Coastal Zone. A water quality component should be included. The water quality component would need to incorporate policies such as requiring construction sites to employ Best Management Practices, stenciling of storm drains etc. Has the draft Coastal Element been compared to the certified Implementation Plan (IP) 3 portion of the LCP (Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance)? Would the changes proposed to the Coastal Element necessitate any changes to the Implementation Plan? If so, an amendment to the IP would be necessary. Reference is made a number of times to outside documents not included in the Coastal Element. These include the Historic and Cultural Element of the General Plan, the General Plan Growth Management Element, the General Plan Hazards Chapter, and the (future?) Landscaping Ordinance/Guidelines. Without having these documents to review, it is not possible to say whether they are consistent with or adequate to carry out the Chapter 3 policies of the Coastal Act. Therefore, either the references to them should be eliminated, or the relevant portions should be included in the Coastal Element, or each entire document should be included in the Coastal Element. In general, the preference would be to not to include the entire documents in the Coastal Element. However, it may be appropriate to include the entire Historic and Cultural Element within the Coastal Element (perhaps as an appendix). �Y G Sys The current Land Use Plan/Coastal Element includes a number of definitions. Most of S these are proposed to be deleted. Definitions often help to clarify questions regarding interpretation. Please explain why each of the definitions is being deleted. lV_ I I The uses listed in each land use category should specify whether temporary uses as 1 described in the Implementation Plan are allowed. ATTACHMENT MO.. ( City of Huntington Beach Draft Coastal Element Update Page 2 P9 Specific Comments On page IV-C-10, first paragraph, titled Existing Land Uses: The undeveloped area in this vicinity is not a part of the certified Local Coastal Program (LCP). This is the area that was once known as the MWD (Metropolitan Water District) Area of Deferred Certification (ADC). It was deferred at the time the LCP was originally certified due to unresolved issues regarding wetland protection. IY-G-IS On page IV-C-13, last paragraph, titled The Municipal Pier: This paragraph discusses the pier and amenities currently available. The certified Coastal Element/Land Use Plan (LUP), on page 130a states: "Public access shall be required around the entire perimeter of the pier." This requirement should be retained in the revised Coastal Z Element. The ability of the general public to stroll unobstructed along the pier is critical to public enjoyment of the pier. It is very important that development is not allowed between the edge of the pier and the public area. This is especially important at the seaward end of the pier. Also, the certified LUP includes height limits for structures on the pier. Are these height limits proposed to be eliminated? These tiY G-SZ comments also apply to page IV-C-50, last paragraph, titled Municipal Pier and Plaza. At the time the revised Coastal Element is submitted for Commission action, full size plans and maps must be included in the submittal, so that they can be clearly 3 evaluated by Commission staff. This includes items such as, but not limited to, Figures C-3, C-3a, C-4, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, and C-9. On page IV-C-14, second paragraph under title Coastal Element Land Use Plan !F Designations, contemplation of a land use designation change is not appropriate to include. It would be prejudicial to future action on the appropriate land use designation at the site. (This issue also arises on page IV-C-57.) On page IV-C-25, Table C-1 includes a list of typical permitted uses for the land use categories. Commercial Visitor (CV) should be expanded to retain the existing listed use of specialty and beach-related retail. Further, it is not clear whether other, non- visitor serving uses would be allowed within the category, and if so whether any limitations would be placed on the lower priority, non-visitor serving uses. The certified LUP, on page 102, at 9.2:2, Commercial, under Visitor-Serving includes discussion on types of uses allowed in this category, including some prohibitions (no office or residential seaward of Pacific Coast Highway), and some restrictions (a ATTACHMENT • City of Huntington Beach Draft Coastal Element Update ' ,►•U. Page 3 q�2p,�I - afk minimum of 50% of a development in this category must be visitor serving including all street level or one-third of the total floor area. In addition, there is discussion of standards that apply if on minimum one block area is consolidated. I did not see these standards in the draft Coastal Element. Are they proposed to be deleted? If so what assurances are provided that the Visitor Serving uses will have priority and be maximized? Iv_G Z-7 On page IV-C-26, Table C-1 , under Open Space-Conservation (OS-C) the proposed language should be revised to state (Underlining indicates additions, strike out indicates deletions): Properties to be retained for environmental resource conservation and management purposes (e.g., wetlands and ESHA protection). Ancillary buildings, such as maintenance equipment storage, may be permitted only if consistent with Sections 30233 and 30240 of the Coastal Act, al by (Y-C-4o On page IV-C-45, PCH Widening Potential Parking Replacement Alternatives: Replacement parking must be consistent with other LCP policies and with the public access and recreation policies of the Coastal Act. Iy_c_ On page IV-C-47, under Residential Parking: a preferential parking program for residents is described. The Commission has not supported this type of parking program, due to adverse impacts to public access. It should be deleted from the b Coastal Element. (This is also identified as an issue on page IV-C-92, item 15 under parking, and it is also included in policy C 2.4.5 on page IV-C-101. This issue occurs again on page IV-C-130, under I-C 9 f) iv-CGSZ On page IV-C-50, the second paragraph under Beaches discusses widening the existing beach trail to twenty feet. This has been an issue in the past. The certified LUP includes an objective that requires "preservation of as much beach sand area as G} possible in order to accommodate future levels of beach attendance." How will the l proposed widening occur? Would there be loss of sandy beach area? If the expansion would result in the loss of sandy beach area, how much sandy area would be lost? What is the purpose of the widening? Are there any alternatives to achieve this goal? What would be the benefits of widening the beach trail versus preserving as much sandy beach area as possible? What would be the impacts to beach goers of ATTACHMENT NO- , • City of Huntington Beach Draft Coastal Element Update Page 4 q 13� ZY04 4- the loss of sandy beach area? Would the expansion of the beach trail be consistent with the Coastal Act sections regarding access and.recreation? (This is mentioned again on page IV-C-91 , last paragraph and on page IV-C-100, policy C 2.2.7) On page IV-C-52, the section titled Huntington Harbor mentions that the City operates three boat slips for public use. It would be useful to know where these slips are located and under what circumstances the public may use them. Are they adjacent to �d visitor facilities such as restaurants, and so available for a period of one or two hours? Are they available for longer term periods to boaters in transit? Including this information in the revised Coastal Element would help clarify the public use of these slips. IV- On page IV-C-55, under Visitor-Serving Commercial Facilities, the section titled Huntington Harbor includes the Huntington Harbor Yacht Club and a fitness/racquet club as visitor serving amenities. Are these open to the general public? If they are members only clubs they wouldn't qualify as visitor serving facilities since it is unlikely that members of the general public visiting the area would join. On the same page, the section titled Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Area discusses future uses of a 50 acre area. This discussion should make clear that the preferred use in this area, particularly along Pacific Coast Highway, is visitor serving 12 commercial. How much of the site (or a minimum area) will be visitor serving commercial? Where will the visitor serving areas be located? The specific boundaries of the area should be described within this section. Also a map of the area should be included. lv-c-69 On page IV-C-56, Table C-5, under planned projects the level of detail included in the description is very detailed for inclusion in the Coastal Element. It may prejudice the City and/or Commission's ability to limit future development based on future site 13 specific information. In addition, including this level of detail in the land use plan could make processing future permits for the sites difficult. If changes, even if they are minor, are proposed to the projects described, a Coastal Element/Land Use Plan amendment would be necessary before the permit could be processed. Finally, it should be made clear that the planned projects' descriptions do not provide any entitlement. 1'V-G'S`j On Page IV-C-57, the section titled Other refers to the area inland of Pacific Coast ��. Highway between Eighth and Ninth Streets, and between Sixteenth and Eighteenth Streets, as being designated Mixed Use Commercial. However, in the certified Land ATTACHMENT NO. �;� • City of Huntington Beach Draft Coastal Element Update Page 5 la I Use Plan these areas are designated Visitor Serving Commercial. This should be I corrected. On Page IV-C-57, the section titled Huntington Harbour states: Huntington Harbour is a visual asset to those residences that front the channel. Section 30251 of the Coastal Act protects public views. The Coastal Act does not protect private views. 1t should be made clear that Coastal Element strives to maintain and enhance public views to the harbor, but does not protect private views. lv-- I,a On page IV-C-59, the section titled Historic and Cultural Resources references the Historic and Cultural Resources Element of the General Plan and states that the Coastal Element supports its policies. In order to evaluate whether this element is adequate to carry out Section 30244 of the Coastal Act, the Historic and Cultural Resources Element must be included within the Coastal Element. Or, if that is not suitable, the portions of the Historic and Cultural Element that applies in the Coastal Zone must be included. (This issue comes up again on page IV-C-112, policies C 5.1 .2 and C 5 1 .3 d) t v-c--tc3 1 7 IOn page IV-C-60, Figure C-17, Bluff Areas and Scenic Opportunities: Why are no vista points indicated downcoast of the pier? IV--c- Wo On page IV-C-63 and 64, under the sections titled Water and Marine Resources and Diking, Dredging, Filling and Shoreline Structures: This section paraphrases Sections (� of the Coastal Act including Sections 30230, 30231, and 30233. It would be clearer and would better assure that this section will adequately carry out the marine environment protection policies of the Coastal Act, if the relevant Coastal Act sections are quoted directly. 4d-C-72- On page IV-C-69, under the Section titled Waterfront Property Wetland Area I l Replacement Plan: Because the appellate court has recently held ("Bolta Chica l decision") that only the uses enumerated under Section 30233 are allowed in wetlands, this language should not be included in the Coastal Element. 1Y-L-�7 On page IV-C-74, the third paragraph mentions the possibility of a desalinization plant. Zb It should be noted that if any portion of the contemplated desalinization plant is located within the Coastal Commission's original jurisdiction a coastal development permit would be required from the Commission's Energy and Ocean Resources ATTACHMENT NO. • City of Huntington Beach Draft Coastal Element Update P g g1�3o 9a Page 6 �r Department. The review of this draft Coastal Element did not include any input from 20 the Energy and Ocean Resources Department. But_comments from that department will be solicited upon formal submittal of the Coastal Element for Commission action. IY-G-q� On page IV-C-93, Recreational and Visitor Serving Facilities: Item 23 states: "The City should promote and provide visitor serving and recreational facilities for a variety 2-1 of market preferences and cost ranges." It should also include a statement that, consistent with Section 30213 of the Coastal Act, lower cost facilities are preferred. . On the same page, Item 25 states that overnight camping accommodations should be maintained and increased to provide lower cost overnight accommodations. Overnight camping accommodations are an encouraged lower cost visitor serving use under the �2 Coastal Act. However camping should not be the only type of lower cost overnight accommodations available. A range of types of lower cost visitor serving overnight accommodations should be encouraged. Other types of lower cost visitor serving overnight accommodations include low cost hotels, motels and hostels. IV-Gq( On the same page, Item 30 states: "The long term fiscal and liability impacts of new or expanded recreational facilities within the Coastal Zone should be analyzed and 23 considered before approval." It should be made clear however, that this is not intended to justify a preference for higher cost visitor serving over lower cost visitor serving uses. ►V-G•9b ¢ On the same page, Item 31 states that private view corridors should be maintained. 2 I I As stated previously, the Coastal Act does not protect private views. 1V- On page IV-C-94, Historic and Cultural Resources section: Section 30244 of the Z.j Coastal Act also states that reasonable mitigation measures be required. This requirement should be added. 1V-c 0 On the same page, Item 44 appears to paraphrase Section 30240 of the Coastal Act. 2 ( Rather than paraphrase, Section 30240 should be included. Iv-G•9 On page IV-C-95, Item 47 should include a statement that any such development may 2� be allowed only if consistent with Sections 30233 and 30240 of the Coastal Act. On page IV-C-96, Item 58 refers to maintaining limits on development of the site. Z1Z What does "maintain limits on development" mean? What type/amount of development would this allow? ATTACHMENT NO. (�. t City of Huntington Beach Draft Coastal Element Update Page 7 R1.n�a On page IV-C-99, Policy C 2.1 .2, second sentence-should be modified as follows -102 (additions are underlined, deletions are in strike out): �9 Require all recreational beach parking spaces that are be removed due to re- striping be aR4 replaced at a one-to-one ratio. This clarifies that if spaces do not need to be removed they are not required to be removed. ja On page IV-C-100, Policy C 2.3.1, Encouraging public transit is encouraged under Coastal Act Section 30252. Encouraging public transit would include requiring employers to provide incentives for employees to use public transit, requiring new development, where appropriate to include bus turnouts, etc. An emphasis on 30 improving public transit is important to reduce the overall adverse impact traffic has on circulation. However, maintaining and enhancing public parking is necessary to assure that general public access to the beach is maximized. It should be made clear that the emphasis on facilitating public transit does not reduce the need to provide public parking. tv-c-lay 31 I On page IV-C-101, Policy C 2.4.2 c) refers to utilization of "new parking standards ` specific to the Coastal Zone." These "new parking standards" need to be defined. I V-C-lo-1 On page IV-C-104, Policy C 3.1 .1 g) would allow expansion onto beach sand area for 32 public camping and recreational vehicle facilities. Loss of beach sand area should not be allowed for this use. Other alternatives should be considered such as expanding the use within the existing parking area during the off-peak season. 01 On page IV-C-104, Policy 3.1 .2 3) would allow expansion of parking facilities 33 between the exiting parking lot and the bike/pedestrian path between Beach Blvd. and First St. This raises the same questions regarding loss of sandy beach area as widening the beach path. These questions are discussed previously. '1Y-L•1�1 IOn page IV-C-106, Policy C3.2.9 discusses development of the Regional Park. This section should identify the requirement for public parking to serve the park. ATTACHMENT NO. . f City of Huntington Beach C Draft Coastal Element Update a� Page 8 l�Y� On page IV-C-107, Policy C3.4.3 b). The requirement for unobstructed public views f(.--1 10 seaward from the end of the pier should not be deleted. Also the requirement for 3� pedestrian access as the primary mode of circulation on the pier should be retained. In addition, as discussed previously, the requirement for public pedestrian access along the entire perimeter of the pier, particularly the seaward end, should be retained. �v-L-11 On page IV-C-1 10, Policy C 4.5.2, should clarify that public access signs are 3(o acceptable. Also, is this consistent with the Sign -section of the Implementation Plan (Chapter 233 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance)? 37 On page IV-C-1 11, Policy C4.6.2, the landscaping ordinances/guidelines need to be IV-C-- lI included in the Coastal Element. On page IV-C-1 12, Goal C 5, Section 30244 requires that reasonable mitigation 31 measures be required where development would adversely impact archaeological resources as identified by the State Historic Preservation Officer. This requirement should be included in the goal. w-G-ttB 3y IOn page IV-C-1 15, policy C 6.1 .15 should be modified to reflect that only dredging consistent with Section 30233 is allowable. b On page IV-C-1 15, Policy C 6.1 .20, seems to paraphrase Sections 30230 and 30231 of the Coastal Act. It would be better to directly quote these sections. �v-G-It9 On the same page, Policy C6.1 .21 should also require the best mitigation feasible. It 4 ( I may be desirable to quote Section 30236 directly. %Y-G-Itl Also on the same page, Objective C 7.1 : This section should include Section 30240 42- of the Coastal Act's requirement that only uses dependent on the resource are allowed within the resource. lY-c,-�Zo On page IV-C-1 16, Policy C 7.1.4, as discussed previously, due to the recent Bolsa 131 Chica court decision, this section should be deleted. z r 1 On page IV-C-117, Policy C 7.2.4: Why was Talbert Flood Control Channel eliminated? Has it been replanted already? ATTACHM ENT NO.` F-�: City of Huntington Beach Draft Coastal Element Update h .n)o. Page 9 1°q D rr� 45 Also under this same topic, why was the prohibition on development in the Least tern 1V nesting area deleted? It should be retained. IY�a��12L'On page IV-C-122, Policy C 8.3.12: Why was the prohibition on the use of chemical I I herbicides during pipeline construction deleted? Y-C.-121 On page IV-C-123, policy C 8.4.5: retain existing policy 14g which states: "As part �7 of the existing environmental review process, require a chemical analysis of the contents of the rotary mud dump site (may be changed to NESI site). �v-L-iZg On the same page, Policy C 9.1 .1 refers to the standards identified in the General Plan Growth Management Element. This reference needs to be eliminated or the element needs to be included. tv-c-�z3 �q On page IV-C-124, Goal C10, This section should also include parts 1 and 2 from f I Section 30253. IY-�iza On the same page, policy C 10.1 .1 refers to the City's General Plan Hazards Chapter. 5U I This reference needs to be eliminated or the document needs to be included. IV(G_r31 On page IV-C-126, I-C 3 f) states: "The amount of development that would result if each parcel in the Coastal Zone were developed to the maximum density permitted by the Coastal Land Use Plan Map (or "theoretical buildout") would considerably exceed r I the capacity limits of transportation and utility infrastructure and public services." If J this is the case, the City should consider lowering the density and intensity of development allowed under the Coastal Land Use Plan Map. At a minimum, it should be clear that the priority uses of public access and recreation, visitor serving uses, and habitat preservation, as identified in the Coastal Act, are preferred. Adequate road capacity for access to the sea must be maintained. tY{-lay On page IV-C-129, I-C 8 c) 1 should acknowledge that no encroachment into environmentally sensitive habitats is allowed except for uses dependent on the 52 resource and that only the uses allowed under Section 30233 of the Coastal Act are allowed in wetlands. In addition, Sections 30230, 30231, 30235, and 30236 of the Coastal Act restrict development as well. ATTACHMENT NO. City of Huntington Beach �a Draft Coastal Element Update q Page 10 Iv-G-134 On the same page, I-C 8 c) 2: Pursuant to Section 30233 of the Coastal Act, only incidental public service uses are allowable in wetlands. Public service use in an 53 environmentally sensitive habitat is not consistent with Section 30240 unless the public service use is dependent on the environmentally sensitive habitat. 1 v-c-13S� On page IV-C-129, I-C 9 a: cite where the "Potential for 2010 Circulation Plan" is depicted in the Coastal Element. I-C 9 b: How will it be determined when an analysis of traffic impacts and a program for implementation of mitigation measures are appropriate? 1�-c i35' On page IV-C-130, I-C 91 states: "Continue to implement the Downtown Master j5_5 Parking Plan. Monitor and update the Plan, if necessary, on an annual basis." The Downtown Master Parking Plan is required to be monitored and updated on arr annual basis. This is clear from the proposed language. 139 510 IOn page IV-C-133, I-C-15: What type of development would be considered "recreational development"? Glossary Permanent Wetland: this should be replaced with the Coastal Act definition of wetland. Concession and Concession Stand: it may be appropriate to retain these definitions 57 because a concession stand is one of the few uses allowed seaward of Pacific Coast Highway. Dry Storage: It may be appropriate to retain this definition because it is an encouraged use within the coastal zone. Wet Storage: It may be appropriate to retain this definition because ifis an encouraged use within the coastal zone. Fill: Should not be deleted. Should be modified to reflect the Coastal Act definition. Cmmts Hnt Bch Dft CtMe Updt 8.12.99 my ATTACHMENT NO. (P• i CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST SUBJECT: eeA 99 DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE: K)m7me—ck CONTACT: C l►JAY N I PHONE:_ X 6974 N/A YES NO ( ) ) ( ) Is the notice attached? Was the notice prepared by the City Attorney's Office? ( } ) ( ) Do the Heading and Closing of Notice reflect City Council (and/or Redevelopment Agency)hearing? ( ) 1 ( ) Are the date, day and time of the public hearing correct? If an appeal, is the appellant's name included in the notice? ( ) ( ) If Coastal Development Permit, does the notice include appeal language? ( ) ( ) Is there an Environmental Status to be approved by Council? Is a map attached for publication? ( ) ( ) Is a larger ad required? Size It ( ) ( ) Is the verification statement attached indicating the source and accuracy of the mailing list? (-r-H.E, t, N LA 0 1 LAAO-`�-, LkZ3�- 2"i Are the applicant's name and address part of the mailing labels? I ( ) ( ) Are the appellant's name and address part of the mailing labels? ( ) ( ) If Coastal Development Permit,is the Coastal Commission part of the mailing labels? ( ) ( ) If Coastal Development Permit, are the resident labels attached? ( ) ( ) Is the Report 33433 attached? (Economic Development Dept. items only) Please complete the following: . 1. Minimum days from publication to hearing date D 2. Number of times to be published 3. Number of days between publications N A I For Administration and City Clerk use only Approved for public hearing Date notice to newspaper Date published Date notices mailed 13 glo ate = 1/����9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday,November 15, 1999, at 7.00 PM in the City Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,the City Council will hold a public hearing on the following item: ❑ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99-2/LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 99-3 (COASTAL ELEMENT UPDATE): Applicant: Cit-,•of Huntington Beach Request: To review and adopt the updated General Plan Coastal Element. Location: The northern City limit at Seal Beach, south nine miles to the Santa Ana River at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach boundary,inland from the mean high tide line from 1,000 yards to over one mile in some areas, encompassing approximately five(5) square miles of land and water, or about 17 percent of the total area of the City. Project Planner: Cindy Chie NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above item, in accordance with Section 15265 of the California Environmental Quality Act, the preparation and adoption of Local Coastal Programs are exempt from environmental analysis. ON FILE: A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Planning Department,2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by the public. A copy of the staff report will be available to interested parties at City Hall or the Main City Library(7111 Talbert Avenue)after November 12, 1999. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. If you challenge the City Council's action in court,you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to,the public hearing. If there are any further questions please call the Planning Department at 536-5271 and refer to the above item. Direct your written communications to the City Clerk. Connie Brockway, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street, 2nd Floor Huntington Beach, California 92648 (714) 536-5227 (g:legals:council:99cc0419) ' PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION CHECKLIST "B" MAILING LABELS - January 13, 1999 President 1 Huntington Harbor POA 10 FANS 16 H.B. Chamber of Commerce P. O.Box 791 John Miles 2100 Main Street,Suite 200 Sunset Beach,CA 90742 19425 Castlewood Circle Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Judy Legan 2 William D. Holman 11 Sue Johnson 16 Orange County Assoc.of Realtors PLC 19671 Quiet Bay Lane 25552 La Paz Road 23 Corporate Plaza,Suite 250 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Laguna Hills,CA 92653 Newport Beach CA 92660-7912 President 3 Mr.Tom Zanic 12 Edna Littlebury 17 Amigos De Bolsa Chica New Urban West Gldn St.Mob. Hm. Owners Leag. P. O.Box 3748 520 Broadway Ste. 100 11021 Magnolia Blvd. Huntington Beach,CA 92605 Santa Monica,CA 90401 Garden Grove,CA 92642 Sunset Beach Community Assoc. 4 Pres.,H.B.Hist. Society 13 Pacific Coast Archaeological 18 Pat Thies,President C/O Newland House Museum Society,Inc. PO Box 215 19820 Beach Blvd. P.O. Box 10926 Sunset Beach,CA 90742-0215 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Costa Mesa,CA 92627 Attn:Jane Gothold President 5 /20st 14 County of Orange/EMA 19 Huntington Beach Tomorrow rces Bd. Michael M.Ruane,Dir. PO Box 865 s Dept. P.O. Box 4048 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Santa Ana,CA 92702-4048 ach,CA 92648 Julie Vandermost 6 Council on Aging 15 County of Orange/EMA 19 BIA-OC 1706 Orange Ave. Thomas Mathews 9 Executive Circle#100 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 P.O.Box 4048 Irvine Ca 92714-6734 Santa Ana,CA 92702-4048 Richard Spicer 7 Jeff Metzel 16 Planning Department 19 SCAG Seacliff HOA Orange County EMA 818 West 7th,12th Floor 19391 Shady Harbor Circle P. O.Box 4048 Los Angeles,CA 90017 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Santa Ana,CA 92702-4-48 E.T.I. Corral 100 8 John Roe 16 County of Orange/EMA 19 Mary Bell Seacliff HOA Tim Miller 20292 Eastwood Cir. 19382 Surfdale Lane P.O.Box 4048 Huntington Beach,CA 92646 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Santa Ana,CA 92702-4048 John Scandura 9 Lou Mannone 16 Planning Dir. 20 j Environmental Board Chairman Seacliff HOA City of Costa Mesa i 17492 Valeworth Circle 19821 Ocean Bluff Circle P. O.Box 1200 1 Huntington Beach,CA 92649 Huntington Beach CA 92648 Costa Mesa,CA 92628-1200 ` h:langel:phlbl PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION CHECKLIST "B" MAILING LABELS - January 13, 1999 Planning Dir. 21 Dr.Duane Dishno 29 - City of Fountain Valley HB City Elementary School Dist 10200 Slater Ave. PO Box 71 Fountain Valley,CA 92708 Huntington Beach,CA 92626 Planning Director 22 Jerry Buchanan 29 City of Westminster HB City Elementary School Dist 8200 Westminster Blvd. 20451 Craimer Lane Westminster,CA 92683 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Planning Director 23 James Jones 30 City of Seal Beach Ocean View Elementary 211 Eight St School district Seal Beach,CA 90740 17200 Pinehurst Lane Huntington Beach CA 92647 California Coastal Commission 24 Barbara Winars 31 - Theresa Henry Westminster School District South Coast Area Office 14121 Cedarwood Avenue 200 Oceangate,loth Floor Westminster CA 92683 Long Beach,CA 92802-4302 California Coastal Commission 24 Patricia Koch 32 South Coast Area Office HB Union High School Disrict 200 Oceangate,loth Floor 10251 Yorktown Avenue Long Beach,CA 92802-4302 Huntington Beach,CA 92646 Robert Joseph 25 CSA 33 CA Coastal Communities,Inc. 39 Caltrans District 12 730 El Camino Way#200 6 Executive Circle,Suite 250 3347 Michelson Drive,Suite 100 Tustin,CA 92680 Irvine,CA 92614 Irvine,CA 92612-0661 Director 26 Goldenwest College 34 Bolsa Chica Land Trust 40 Local Solid Waste Enf.Agy. Attn:Fred Owens Nancy Donovan O.C.Health Care Agency 15744 Goldenwest St 4831 Los Patos P.O.Box 355 Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach,CA 92649 Santa Ana,CA 92702 27 OC County Harbors,Beach 35 Bolsa Chica Land Trust 40 and Parks Dept Paul Horgan,President P.O.Box 4048 207-21st Street Santa Ana,CA 92702-4048 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Marc Ecker 28 Huntington Beach Mall 36 SEHBNA 41 Fountain Valley Attn: Pat Rogers-Laude 22032 Capistrano Lane Elementary School District 7777 Edinger Ave.#300 Huntington Beach,CA 92646-8309 17210 Oak Street Huntington Beach CA 92647 Fountain Valley CA 92708 h1angel:phlbl Coastal Element Update Distribution List—Letters Only June 24, 1999 Bayport Broadmoor Huntington Harbour Coral Cay Georgana Janelli Attn: Vicki Attn: Erica Tritz Property Management Villageway Management Coral Cay c/o Concord Prop. Mgmt. 7400 Center Avenue.,#205 P.O. Box 4708 18 Technology Drive, Suite 104 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Irvine, CA 92616 Irvine, CA 92618 Cabo Del Mar Downtown Residents Neighborhood Economic Consultant Attn: Jeremy Association Neighborhood Association Professional Community Mgmt. Attn: Loretta Wolfe Attn: Doug Stewart 23426 Birtcher Drive 411 6'h Street 428 Ol Newport Blvd. El Toro, CA 92630 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Edwards Central Park Fernhill Harbour Vista Attn: Joanne Chivers MR Property Management Attn: Mark McGomery 6582 Polo Circle 20062 Lawson MD Property Management Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 P.O.Box10295 Newport Beach, CA 92658 Huntington Pacific La Cuesta by the Sea Las Fuentes Attn: Tony Bolpe Attn: Valerie Crocket Attn: Walli Mattern Rinevol&Company Tritz Property Management Tritz Property Management 23421 S. Point Drive 7400 Center Avenue#205 7400 Center Avenue#205 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Huntington Beach,CA 92647 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Pacific Coast Pelican Cove Pier Colony Attn: Steve Humphrey 16960 Algonquin Attn: Walli Mattern Villageway Management Huntington Beach,CA 92647 Tritz Property Management P.O. Box 4708 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Irvine, CA 92616 Pointe Surfside Riviera SE Community Neighborhood Associatio Attn: Jack Allen Attn: Tina Autry Bramel Attn: John Scott Rinevol&Company Tritz Property Management 22032 Capistrano 23421 S. Point Drive#200 7400 Center Avenue#205 Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Laguna Hills,CA 92653 Huntington Beach,CA 92647 Seagate/Westchester Seaharbor Searidge Attn: Jack Kidd Right Way Property Mgmt. Attn: Valerie Crocket Westchester Bay 16911 Bluewater Lane Tritz Property Management P.O. Box 1863 Huntington Beach, CA 92649 7400 Center Avenue#205 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Seascape Seaspray St. Augustine Attn: Mary Jane Kriha Attn: Patty Olson Attn: Terry Sue Tritz Property Management Villageway Management Keystone Pacific Property Mgmt. 7400 Center Avenue#205 P.O. Box 4708 4100 Newport Place Suite 350 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Irvine, CA 92616 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Surfcrest Tennis Estates Tiara-De-La-Pacifica Attn: Pete Mercer C/O Jean Dreckman Attn: Steve Humphrey Keystone Pacific Property Mgmt. 116361 Wim6Cedon Lane Villageway Management 4100 Newport Place Suite 350 Huntington Beach, CA 92649 P.O. Box 4708 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Irvine, CA 92616 g:commdev\chau\\coastupd Villa Milano Villa Pacific Attn: Valerie Crocket Attn: Nancy DiFilippo Tritz Property Management Svcs 9933 Villa Pacific Drive ********END OF HOAs******** 7400 Center Avenue 4205 Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Surfrider Foundation Gary Sargent Ms. Patricia Wolf P.O.Box 3087 3363 Topaz Lane Regional Manager, Region 5 Long Beach, CA 90803 Fullerton, CA 92831 Department of Fish and Game 330 Goldenshore, Ste. 50 Long Beach, CA 90802 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Regional Water Quality State of California Attn: Mr. Ken Corey Control Board—Santa Ana Region State Lands Commission 2730 Loker Avenue West Attn: Mr. Mike Adackapara Dwight E. Sanders Carlsbad, CA 92008 3737 Main Street., Ste. 500 100 Howe Avenue#100 South Riverside. CA 92501-3339 Sacramento, CA 95826 Aera Energy LLC County of Orange Attn: T.E. Enders Planning&Development Services Dept. P.O. Box 11164 George Britton Bakersfield,CA 93389-1164 P.O.Box 4048 Santa Ana,CA 92702-4048 California Coastal Commission South Coast Area Office Meg Vaughn 200 Oceangate, Suite 1000 Long Beach, CA 90802 s, i i g:commdev\chau\\coastupd NOTICE OF E�JR ',, HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday,November 15,1999,at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers,2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,the City Council will hold a public hearing on the following item: ❑ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO,99-2 /LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO.99-3(COASTAL ELEMENT UPDATE): Applicant:City of Huntington Beach Request:To review and adopt the updated General Plan Coastal Element.Location:The northern City limit at Seal Beach,south nine miles to the Santa Ana River at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach boundary,inland from the mean high tide line from 1,000 yards to over one mile in some areas, encompassing approximately five(5)square miles of land and water,or about 17 percent of the total area of the City. Project Planner:Cindy Chie NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above item,in accordance with Section 15265 of the California Environmental Quality Act,the preparation and adoption of Local Coastal Programs are exempt from environmental analysis. ON FILE:A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Planning Department,2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,California 92648,for inspection by the public.A copy of the staff report will be available to interested parties at City Hall or the Main City Library (7111 Talbert Avenue)after November 12,1999. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above.If you challenge the City Council's action in court,you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice,or in written correspondence delivered to the City at,or prior to,the public hearing.If there are any further questions please call the Planning Department at 536-5271 and refer to the above item.Direct your written communications to the City Clerk. Connie Brockway,City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street,2nd Floor Huntington Beach,California 92648 (114)536-5227 . t - . . Published \4e n nt i t November 4,1 . � 1b PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA) ) SS. County of Orange ) I am a Citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the below entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of the HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT, a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and that attached Notice is a true and complete copy as was printed and published in the Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley issues of said newspaper to wit the issue(s) of: November 4, 1999 I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on November 4 , 1999 at Costa Mesa, California. Signature Connie Brockway, City Clerk City,of Huntington Beach P Office of the City Clerk '^S - P.O. Box 190 fN1S IS A.1!�1.t11 T1. Lei SIT ADi) �� ter c R J0 Huntington Be ch, CA 92648 E'D (li��krl_I':�,.R'�n`�C'R�i�ii`�i 1l! ;t►JUtR - _ - rrc! Scaharbor Right Way Property Mgmt. INGTpy ,il: '`1 ,� 16911 Blumater Lane ron, 6 ,•; +; ; u'�; ih . Huntington Beach, CA 92649 IFIC) LEGAL NQi;I6E',:006194C HEARING A% , CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION HUNnNGTON BEACH To: Mayor and City Council Members Via: Ray Silver, City Administrator / From: Howard Zelefsky, Director of Planning/ Date: October 18, 1999 Subject: General Plan Coastal Element Update On October 12, 1999 the Planning Commission finished their review of the revised, draft Coastal Element and approved a motion to forward the document to the City Council. A public hearing before the City Council is tentatively scheduled for November 15`h. In preparation for the public hearing, the draft Coastal Element approved by the Planning Commission is attached for your review. Also attached is a June 23'd memorandum from staff to the City Council that briefly describes the background and overall process for the Coastal Element update. In addition to the public hearing before the Planning Commission, four Planning Commission study sessions were conducted and a 30-day public comment period was held. If you have questions regarding the draft document or the process, please contact me or Mary Beth Broeren, Senior Planner at ext. 5550. Attachment Draft Coastal Element,dated September 30`' June 23'd memorandum to City Council Cc: Melanie Fallon, Assistant City Administrator Robert Beardsley,Public Works Director ����• �'� � S��o � David Biggs,Economic Development Director Chief Dolder,Fire Chief Ron Hagan, Community Services Director Chief Lowenberg,Police Chief Mary Beth Broeren, Senior Planner "1 k' 1y e Cindy Chie,Assistant Planner ('o v \cl-D 1 I or- U O S y General Plan Amendment No. 99-2/ Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 LT s Coastal Element Update Background -*.-The Coastal Element is a mandatory component of the City's General Plan. ❖The update is necessary to make the Coastal Element consistent with: ❖The updated General Plan adopted in May 1996, and ❖State Law (Coastal Act). ❖Existing Coastal Element last comprehensively updated in 1985 (original certification). z 1 Overview of Updated Coastal Element -'.'-The Coastal Element is divided into five primary components: -*.-Statutory Requirements ❖Technical Synopsis ❖Issues ❖Goals, Objectives and Policies ❖Implementation Programs 3 Overview (cont'd) ❖Land use plan for coastal zone is the same as that approved with the 1996 General Plan ❖Objectives and policies updated to address current issues regarding: ❖Water and Marine Resources ❖Parking and Access ❖Recreational and Visitor Serving Facilities ❖Protection of Environmentally Sensitive Areas 4 2 t Public Input ❖City held a voluntary 30-day public comment period on the document. ❖Five comment letters received ❖Document modified to respond to comments ❖Several changes from Coastal Commission staff and one from State Lands Commission are not recommended by staff. ❖Planning Commission held four study sessions and a public hearing 5 Recommendation -.*-The Planning Commission approved the updated Coastal Element on October 12, 1999 -.*-Staff recommends the City Council approve the Coastal Element and adopt Resolution No. 99-98 ❖Consistent with General Plan and State law ❖Identifies specific programs to address issues affecting the City's coastal zone 6 3 y ' End Presentation . 4 I NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER DRAFT COASTAL ELEMENT Environmentally Sensitive Habitats 45. Sensitive habitat areas need to be protected from impacts associated with development and urbanization. (C 3.1.1, C 3.1.2, C 6.1.14, C 6.1.15, C 6.1.16, C 7.1.1 and C 71.3) 46. Oil and toxic material spills are a risk to sensitive habitat areas. Adequate emergency plans and increased inter-agency coordination are needed. (C 8.1.4, C 8.2.8, C 8.2.9, C 8.2.10 and C 8.3.10) 47. Wetlands provide biological and aesthetic resources. These qualities should be maintained, enhanced and improved, where feasible. (C 6.1.18, C 6.1.20, C 6.1.22, C 7.1.2, C 7.2.1, C 7.2.2, C 7.2.3 and C 7.2.4) 48. Pedestrian access to coastal wetlands and sensitive area via boardwalks,peripheral trails, interpretive facilities and other appropriate educational facilities should be promoted where such activity would not disrupt habitat values or impair ecosystem viability, CONSISTENT WITH SECTIONS 30233 AND 30240 OF THE COASTAL ACT. (C 2.6.6, C 2.6.7 and C 73.1) 49. Public awareness of sensitive habitats and their environmental benefits should be promoted. (C2.7.1, C6.1.22 and C7.3.1) Energy Facilities 50. Huntington Beach accommodates energy related facilities within its Coastal Zone. The potential adverse safety, aesthetic and biological impacts of these faciliti6§to the community and its coastal resources must be minimized to the maximum extent feasible through municipal regulation and coordination with responsible outside agencies. (C 8.1.1, C 8.1.2 and C 8.1.3) 51. The community and its valuable coastal resources are at risk from oil spills from offshore tanker activity and on and offshore facilities. The risks must be minimized through municipal regulation and coordination with responsible outside agencies. (C 8.1.4 and C 8.1.8) 52. Increased and/or new tanker operations should be discouraged due to potential oil spill risks from tanker activity. The City should monitor and participate in the review of any proposed re-activation or expansion of the existing marine terminal. Re-activation and/or new marine terminals in Huntington Beach should be discouraged. (C 8.3.6, C 8.3.7 and C 8.3.8) 53. In the event of oil spills,adequate contingency and clean-up plans must be in place. (C 8.1.4, C8.2.8, C8.2.9, C 8.2.10 and C 8.3.10) 54. Unitization,and consolidation of energy facilities should be encouraged to increase efficiency and safety,and minimize aesthetic and biological impacts to coastal resources. (C 4.7.7, C 8.2.3, C8.2.5, C 8.3.5 and C 8.3.13) 55. Compatibility between energy related facilities and other land uses could be increased through the use of buffers, screening and setbacks. (C 4.7.8, C 8.3.4. C 8.3.10, C 8.3.14 and C8.4.1) THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN IV-C-98