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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-10 - MINUTES - PH GP (2)MINUTES OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GENERAL PLAN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 10, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The City Council General Plan Study Session was called to order by Mayor Boyer at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920. Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, CA. FLAG SALUTE Jerry Gladbach led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris; Clerk Typist, Krystyna Ghahremani. ITEM 1 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON THE Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris and Barry Hogan, GENERAL PLAN consultant from Michael Brandon & Associates reported that on May 28, 1991, the City Council opened the Public Hearing for consideration of the General Plan. The first four elements which were presented and discussed were: 1) Open Space and conservation Element; 2) Air Quality Element; 3) Noise Element; and 4) Safety Element. The following areas of discussion were 11 Implementation; 2) Property Owner Notification; 3) TDR and Compensation. Each of the four elements of the General Plan were reviewed and discussed. Councilmember Heidt's comments and suggestions on each element were discussed first followed by Councilmember Darcy's and Councilmember Klajic's comments and suggestions. Following discussion regarding constraints on the use of overly strict language and open space issues, it was moved by Klajic and seconded by Darcy to adopt Councilmember Darcy's suggested wording on item 1.5. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:20 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. At 7:50 p.m. Councilmember Heidt left the Study Session. Following discussion regarding traffic plan improvements, transportation demand, land use, and alternate transportation systems, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by. Klajic to approve the Air Quality element of the General Plan with the recommended changes and additions. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Following discussion reduction of traffic element, it was moved the the Noise Element changes and additions. regarding noise level control standards, noise, and implementation of the noise by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to approve of the General Plan with the recommended Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Following discussion regarding roofing materials and fire hazards, it was moved by McKeon and Darcy to approve the Safety Element provision of the General plan with the recommended changes and additions. Following discussion regarding the preservation of natural resources, consolidation and acquisition of open space, hillside and ridgeline preservation, slope rating systems, preservation of oak woodlands and savannahs, water resources preservation and implementation of the Open Space and Conservation Element, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to approve the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan with the recommended changes and additions. PUBLIC STATEMENT Addressing the Council on the General Plan were: Dorothy Riley; 21224 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall, 91321; Lee C. Pulsipher, P.O. Box 3568, Granada Hills; and Rosalie Gnam, representing the Southern California Edison Company, 25625 W. Rye Cyn. Rd., Valencia, 91355. (See Attached Document) Barry Hogan, General Plan Consultant briefly outlined the Human Resources, Public Services Facilities and Utilities, Parks and Recreation, and Circulation Elements that Council will be addressing at the City Council meeting of June 11, 1991. ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 p.m. Mayor Boyer adjourned the meeting to June 11, 1991, in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, Ca 91355. Carl Boyer, Mayor