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MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEE'l'IBG OF MAY 31, 1972
The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session
in the Council Chambers at the City Administration Building. The meeting was
opened at 7:45 p.m. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
Present:
Absent:
Dunn, Lanning, Ripperdan, Knapp
O'Toole
Mr. O'Toole's absence was excused.
The minutes of the meeting of May 17, 1972 were approved as presented.
1. Consideration of Open Space Element
Secretary reviewed the requirements for the Open Space Element and the various
reports prepared by the staff. Revised Community Goals, 113 Parks, Recreation
and Community Beautification and 1112 Naval Weapons Station and Marshlands, to
be considered as guidelines along with the Element. Mr. Knapp suggested that
representatives of neighboring communities be invited to attend fUture study
session when considering subjects that affect the area.
A preliminary element was reviewed and discussed with emphasis on the different
types of parks and special uses.
. Jack Osteen, Director of Recreation, joined the Commission for the discussion.
Regional parks and bike trails were discussed with Mr. Osteen reporting on the
proposed San Gabriel River Plan. Mr. Neprud advised that he had contacted the
County Flood Control District regarding possible joint use of their retarding
basin area. The Commission requested that more research- be made into this
possible use.
It was pointed out that utility rights-of-way, the marshlands and the aquatic
park should be included in the Element.
Mr. Antos reported on the Seal Beach fault with as much information as he could
obtain. This information will be used in the Seismic Element also.
In the discussion of the Naval Weapons Station, it was suggested that a greenbelt
be planned along Seal Beach Boulevard. A portion of the Station should be
designated as open space in the event the military abandoned the use. Mr. Dunn
felt a master plan should be developed for the fUture in case of abandonment
The staff will report further on Open Space for Corridors. Miss Dorr requested
that a corridor for public access to the riverfront along the Water and Power
property be included.
2. Other Business
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The Secretary reported on a revised plot plan for the Leisure World Branch
Library' that was received from the County. Discussion followed.
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Mrs. Lanning requested that a letter be submitted from the Planning Commission
asking for prompt passage of the wildlife refuge bill.
Bo further business. the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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Loi Arnold
Recording Secretary