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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1977-11-30 :e . . Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of November 30, 1977 THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH MET IN REGULAR ADJOURNED SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1977 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY VICE CHAIR- MAN COOK AT 7:30 P.M. AND THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY VICE CHAIRMAN COOK, Present: Ripperdan, Cook, Covington Excused Absence: Lanning, Knapp The Minutes of November 16, 1977 were approved as corrected. 1. Study Session on the Hellman Property Secretary provided some background information on the property and introduced Louis Turrini, a planning consultant for the He 11 man Estate. Lou Turri n i introduced Bi 11 Macki e and Ji m Thomas who represent the Hellmans. Mr. Turrini said that his assignment was to inventory the 185 acres of Hellman land in order to learn as much as possible about the property prior to suggesting any proposed land uses. In order to inventory the property a number of specialists were employed in the fields of: aerial photography, civil engineering, geology, archeology and biology. In addition, the following jurisdictions were consulted: Seal Beach, Coastal Commission, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Co., Orange County Environmental' Manage- ment Agency, Seal Beach School District, Huntington Beach and Los Angeles County Flood Control District. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the Planning Commission and interested persons with the information that, has been gathered on the property, receive the Planning Commission's suggestions and comments and receive public input. Lou Turrini showed 17 slides of various maps depicting: location, existing urban patterns, significant adjoining facilities, street patterns, sewer and water systems, electric and gas systems, geology and soils, schematic land forms, archeology and paleontology, biotic resources, easements, oil production, Redevelopment Agency boundaries, constraint ,map, Redevelopment Agency Use Map, Redevelopment, Agency plus oil production and Redevelopment Agency plus oil plus other adjoining areas. At the con lusion of the formal presentation the Planning Co~ission asked for audience questions or comments: Neil Pinney suggested that the site can serve to pull the various portions of the city together by a good development; Barbara Roundtree asked if the property was within the Coastal Commission jurisdiction. Secretary noted that it was within the boundaries; Gordon Shanks asked if any consideration had been given to the extension of Studebaker Road from Long Beach into Seal Beach to improve circulation. Secretary noted that this concept was explored in the past and found not economically . feasible; Gordon Shanks expressed support for an R-1 development on the 79 acres behind the hill; Jim Shoemaker asked about permitted land uses, possible mixed uses including industrial and/or co~ercial uses; Joan Stegman suggested a golf course on the site; Deloris Ikling supported the. concept of an 18-hole golf course; Barbara Wright asked about time for city approvals, Secretary noted that approvals could take from one to two years to obtain; Mrs. Brown asked about the ownership of Gum Grove Park. Secretary stated that Gum Grove Park is owned by Hellman but leased to the City on a yearly basis; Christine Agar asked about the size of Gum Grove Park. Secretary noted that it is 10 acres in area; Jim Seitz asked what Hellman's overall intent was, ,Secretary said that it is to prepare an overall long range plan for all their land; Ed Thompson asked for clarification on the fault; Lou Turrini pointed out the location and spoke of the State requirements in the Alquist~Priolo Geologic Special Studies Act; Covington asked how much land was not developable due to various constraints; Lou Turrini - there are no constraints except a 50 foot setback from the fault at this time; Neil Pinney suggested a land use mix of golf ,course and residential; Jim Shoemaker suggests a mix of industrial and oil uses; A member of the audience suggested a multi use recreational complex; It was suggested that a citizen committee be formed to study the land; Covington and Cook noted that the Planning Commission welcomes citizen input and that citizens have the right to formulate committees for any purpose; There was some discussion on Orange County's plans for a regional park in western Orange County; Covington complemented Lou Turrini on his presentation and expressed interest in obtaining copies of the maps; Cook expressed interest in R-1 development plus open space with either a golf course or multi recreation; Ripperdan expressed interest in multiple land uses including golf course'and industry and higher density near the commercial land; Covington ,expressed interest in R-1 plus commercial and industrial, He suggests high value homes in a gold coast. Secretary announced that the next meeting on the Hellman property would be December 21, 1977. '. 2. Oral Communications There were no oral communication. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. u;. -------, "., .~. '... , . '0 .~ __('/.../ {v~?./ 4../.. '?./ Recording Secretary .