The Downtown Specific Plan is a long-range planning document that dictates building and parking specifications and design guidelines. The plan will increase development over the next 20 years.
“I would to like to reconsider my vote on the Downtown Specific Plan,” Green said.
Green said she wants to lower the density allowances the council approved at its Nov. 2 meeting.
The council overruled the Planning Commission’s recommendation to increase density in larger lots. Developers with three or more lots can put as many as 50 dwelling units per acre, up from the 35 units per acre the commission approved.
Huntington Beach Downtown Residents Assn. spokesman Kim Kramer said he supports Green’s desire to lower the density allowance.
“The [association] is very much in favor of anything that anyone can do to diminish the growth downtown,” Kramer said.
City Atty. Jennifer McGrath said the decision to reopen the hearing will reopen the entire plan. The public can speak about any issue of the plan, and the council can change any of its previous decisions.
Kramer said his group isn’t concerned the council members will change their votes on the Main Street Library or Triangle Park, but will keep an eye on it.
The council is expected to reopen the plan Jan. 19.
Parking fees and annual pass rates will increase in Surf City parking structures and lots starting Dec. 1.
The council adopted a resolution to change the parking fees to encourage patrons to park in the appropriate location for what they are doing. Green and Councilman Joe Carchio voted against it.
City staff recommended eliminating the validation system for customers and employees, increasing employee monthly parking rates and increasing the rates for daily, holiday and special events parking based on a parking study by consultant Kimley-Horn Associates Inc.
