PLANNING COMMISSION WRAP-UP

VOTE: 7-0

WHAT HAPPENED:

The commission unanimously approved the annual review of the Downtown

parking master plan.

WHAT IT MEANS:

This yearly study addressed building activity between June 1, 2000 and

June 1, 2001 in Downtown Huntington Beach, specifically the area bounded

by Pacific Coast Highway, Sixth Street, Acacia Avenue and Second Street.

City officials first approved the parking plan five years ago, which

set a 500,000-square-foot cap on development Downtown and the parking it

required. Since then, about 475,000 square feet have been used for

retail, restaurant and commercial uses, with 1,870 parking spaces in

place.

The plan has now been forwarded to the City Council for their review.

VOTE: 6-0-1

WHAT HAPPENED:

The Planning Commission approved a temporary use permit for sidewalk

sales at Huntington Surf ‘N’ Sport. Commissioner Jan Shomaker abstained.

WHAT IT MEANS:

The business, at 126 Main St., is allowed to hold temporary

sidewalk/tent sales 22 days a year for four years. Proposed temporary

sales consist of the outdoor display of retail merchandise on scheduled

days throughout the year.

NEXT MEETING:

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held at 7 p.m.

July 24 in City Council chambers, 2000 Main St. A study session will be

held at 5:15 p.m. in Room B-8 of City Hall.