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July 25th I9349
At a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission
of the City of Newport Beach the following
members were present.Geo.P.Wilson,B.I.Moere,
Hal Will Smith and F.C.Brookings
In addition to the members of the Commission
we were favored witk the presence of ih Mr
Tilton, Councilman,Ellawortk,Garfield and Mayor
Hilmer and many other representative
citizens including Harry Welch Secretary of
Chamber of Commerce,George RoGers,Louis W.Briggs,',
And Mir Kirby.
Mr Tilton main brought to the meeting the
`experience of his many years in planning
activities streessing the main factors in &well
planned community. which are as follows,
I. Streets that should carry the main flow of `
traffic.j residential streets which would require
less width and use, right kind and in the
right place.
2. Transportation; Railroads, street Car lines and
all other means of travel.
3. Recreation; Play Grounds well locatea as well
as parks .
4Proper Zoning to protect property interests
and.natura:l growth of the city.
Beautification and the aj.pearance of the
City.
Mr George Rogers spoke relative to the natural
advantages of this coimunity- laying emphasis on
possibilities of our bay and residential section
for hone. owners. Also advocating County park
along upper bay & Corona Del -'11ar and parking _
around the bay and Ocean Front.
L.W. Briggs, also spoke as to the future of the
Community and stre.esed that we should retain Mr T
Tilton and coordinate all groups in general
movement to help in future ply -nning and
activities.
Harry Welch suetested that any plane brought fort
should be sold to different groups in different
srctions of the community and:then by this mediuk
create interest in the general public as totheir
final approval.
Mr Kirby our 'local architect offered his coonerat
ion in the efforts the Corsxissi_on was making to
advance the general advancement of our city.
Thece being no further business to come begore
the commission the meeting adjourned.
F.C.Brookings,
Secretary.