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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-05-05MINUTES HUNTIN GTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Conference Room, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, May 5, 1965 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: John Mandrell, Herbert Day, Richard Harlow BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. MINUTES: The Minutes of April 28, 1965, were accepted as transcribed. AREA VARIANCE NO 65-18 Applicant: George McIntosh To allow the construction of a room additioi 22 feet wide on a 60 foot lot to encroach to within 10 feet of the rear property line in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the north side of Rutgers Circle 130 feet east of Columbia Land and legally described as Lot 139, Tract 3846, or 6391 Rutgers Circle. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. It was noted that the amount of rear yard provided was within the intent of the ordinance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAY AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE AV 65-18 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. A 10 foot rear yard must be maintained. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 65-19 Applicant: Heath and Company To allow the construction of a sign 50 feet in height to be located in the C-4 Highway Commercial District in deviation to the 35 feet permitted. Located at the southeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Ellis Avenue and le gall described as being 48 feet south of the north line of the SWK, Section 36-5-11 and being 95 feet east of the west line of the SWk, Section 36-5-11. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE AV 65-19 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The City Council' has approved an amendment to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code allowing a maximum of 50 foot sign height in all commercial zones. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: 'None. THE NOTION CARRIED. -1- 5/5/65 Page #2, Minutes: May 5, 1965 AREA VARIANCE NO 65-20 Applicant: Babcock Custom Builders, Inc. To allow an attached garage to set back 20 feet 6 inches from the front property line in deviation to the 22 feet required in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the north side of Meadowlark Drive 60 feet west of Santa Anita Lane and legally described as Lot 24, Tract 3753, or 5221 Meadowlark Drive. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Alickson, representative of Babcock Custom Builders, Inc., explained this proposal. He stated that the setback for all the garages in the area varied between 20 and 21 feet. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. It was noted that the setback of the proposed garage is .the same as that provided for the existing garage which is to be converted into a -room. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAY AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE AV 65-20 FOR THE ROLLOWING IE ASON: 1. The subject property is in an existing tract and the proposed garage vi ll have the same setback as all the other garages in the same tract. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 65-21 Applicant: B. G. Williams V To allow an detached garage in the front 50 feet on an R-1 Single Family Residence lot. Located at 16502 Mariana Circle and legally described as Lot 94, Tract 4677. the audience. The hearing was opened to Mr. Williams, applicant, explained his plans. He stated that because of the slope of the property, it was not possible to attach the garage to the house. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY DAY TO APPROVE AV 65-21 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This lot is at the end of a cul-de-sac, thus the location of tlm garage will not cremte a traffic hazard. 2. The Planning Commission has instructed the Planning Depart- ment to prepare an ordinance that will allow detached garages on normal subdivision lots. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 515165 Page #3, Minutes: May 5, 1965 AREA VARIANCE NO 65-22 Applicant: The Good Shepherd Cemetery To permit the construction of a six foot block fence within the required 50 foot setback area. Located at the northeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Talbert Avenue and legally described as the W2, SW4, SW4, SW4, Section 25-5-11. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Jerry McAdams, superintendent of the Cemetery, explained the request. He stated that they wished to place the fence and the gate in the location as shown primarily for aesthetic reasons and further that there were internments on the Beach Boulevard side which would .have to be moved if the fence were to be relocated. Mr.. Tom Dorris, architect, addressed tte Board and further explained the proposal. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. It was pointed out that for safety:reasons, the City traffic engineer asked for a corner cut-off on both Beach Boulevard and Talbert Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY DAY TO APPROVE AV 65-22 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A 10 ft x 40 ft corner cut-off shall be maintained on the _ east side -.of the Talbert Avenue driveway. 2. A 10 ft x 10 ft corner cut-off shall be maintained on the north side of the Beach Boulevard driveway. = ROLL -.CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 65-23 Applicant: Jack Hovick To allow a 6 foot stone fence -to en- croach to within 7 feet of the front property line and also to encroach within the 25 ft by 25 ft corner cutoff required at street intersections. Located in the R-1 Single Family Resi- dence District at the northwest corner of Saybrook Lane and Westport Drive and legally described as Lot 20, Tract 4761, 17001 Saybrook Lane. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr;:­Hovick,..applicant, addressed the Board, and explained that he was asking for this encroachment to accommodate a swimming pool and because of the shape of the lot there was no other way to design the -pool. Mr. Bob Dickinson, representative of the pool company, addressed the Board and stated that the fence would not constitute a traffic hazard. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. -3- 5/5/65 Page #4, Minutes: May 5, 1965 A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAY AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO DENY AV 65-23 FOR THE -FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant has failed to provide sufficient justification for his request. . r . 2. Approval of this request could set a precedent for similar situations. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NCE S : None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 65-24 Applicant: Alco-Pacific Construction Co. To allow a front setback of 10 feetin deviation to the required 15 feet and to allow a rear setback of 17 feet in deviation to the required 20 feet in the R-1 Single -Family Residence District. Located on the west side of Coronado Lane approximately 70 feet north -of Sonoma Drive and legally described as Lot 26, Tract 5638. the audience. The' hearing was opened to Ralph Van Buskirk, repre- sentative of the applicant, explained the proposal. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL. AND SECONDED BY DAY TO APPROVE AV 65-24 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There is adequate substitution of rear yard area. 2. The driveway length conforms to the standards for driveways. 3. The lot is of an irregular shape. 4. An ordinance is in the process of being adopted that will allow variations of the front yard setback. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 65-25 Applicant: Huntington Harbour Corp. To allow an existing 6 foot wood fence to encroach to within 5 feet 7 inches of the front property line in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the west side of Bolero Lane approximately 100 feet south of Nalu Circle and legally described as Lot 36, Tract 5050. f 1 the audience. The hearing was opened to Don Martin, representative of the applicant, stated that due to a contractors mistake, the fence was already constructed. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. -4- 5/5/65 Page #5, Minutes: May 5, 1965 A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO DENY AV 65-25 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. There was no justification for the request. 2. A considerable traffic hazard would be created if the fence were allowed to remain. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:. Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 65-26 Applicant: Huntington Harbour Corp. To allow an existing 6 foot brick wall to encroach to within 5 feet 7 inches of the front property line in the R-1 Single Family Residence..District. Located on the east side of Baruna Lane approximately 100 feet north of Sea Witch Drive and legally described as Lot.13,-Tract 5050. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO DENY AV 65-26 FOR ,TIE FOLLOWING, REASONS: 1. There was no justification for the request. 2. A considerable traffic hazard would be created if the fence were allowed to remain. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell,Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT,: None.. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO 65-7 Applicant: Josephine Snano To allow the division of land into two separate parcels. Located on the west side of Bolsa Chica Street approximately 300 feet north of Warner Avenue and legally described as Parcel 1: The North 300.00 feet of Lots 3 and 4. Block 16, Tract 86; except therefrom the South 125.33 feet of the East, 275.03 feet of the N2, Lot 4. Parcel 2: The South 125.33 feet of the East 275.03 feet,of the N2, Lot 4, Block 16, Tract 86. Discussion was held by thka Board. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAY AND:SECONDED• BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE DV 65-7 SUBJECT TO -THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.: 1. Bolsa Chica Street and Green Street'shall-be dedicated to City Standards. 2. Street improvements including street.trees and *street lights shall be provided to City Standards on Bolsa Chica Street at the time the property is developed. 3. All streets shall conform to City of Huntington Beach Standards:. Master Plan of Arterial Street end 'Highways Standards shall apply where applicable. Street sections shall be determined by soil "R" value and traffic index. -5- 5/5/65 Page #6, Minutes: May 5, 1965 4. Drainage of the property shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 5. The property §.hall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district. 6. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 7. All provisions of Section 307 of the Uniform Plumbing Code regarding the location of sewer and disposal systems shall be complied with. 8. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agree- ment is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None... THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO 65-8 Applicant : Huntington Center To allow the division of land into two separate parcels. Located on the north side of Edinger Avenue approximately 1240 feet west of Beach Boulevard. Lengthy legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. W. B. Foster, Huntington Beach Company representative, discussed the proposal with the Board. He mentioned that the westerly 30 feet of the property had been dedicated to the City for use. as - a flood control channel and for underground utilities with provision for the property to revert back to the Huntington Beach Company at such time as the property is no longer needed for these purposes. It was -suggested- that the 30 foot easement be included in the request, as a part of the adjoining parcel. The applicant agreed to the change' A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY DAY TO APPROVE DV 65-8 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Edinger Avenue.shall be dedicated to City Standards. 2. Street improvements including street lights shall be provided to City Standards on Edinger Avenue at the time the property is developed. 3. All streets shall conform to City of Huntington Beach Standards. Master Plan of Arterial Street and Highways Standards shall apply where applicable. Street sections shall be determined by soil "R" value and traffic index. 4. Drainage of the property shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works. , 5. The property shall.participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be in- stalled..by. the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 7. All provisions of Section 307 of the( Uniform Flumbing Code, regarding the location of sewer and disposal system, shall be canplied with. -6- 5/5/65 Page #7, Minutes: May 5, 1965 8. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agree- ment is signed and recorded agreeing to the -conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF.LAND NO 65-9 Applicant: T. V. Talbert Corp. To allow the division of land into two separate parcels. Located at the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue and legally described as Parcel 1: The S 2 of theEast 130 feet of Block 1708, East Side Villa Tract. Parcel 2: The N2 of the East 130 feet of Block 1708, East Side Villa Tract. Francis Herrera, representative of the applicant, discussed this proposal with the Board. A MOTION WAS MADE.BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY DAY TO APPROVE DV 65-9 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Adams Avenue shall be dedrated to City Standards. 2. Street improvements including street trees, street lights and street signs shall be provided to City Standards on Adams Avenue and to State Standards on Beach Boulevard. 3. All streets shall conform to City of Huntington.Beach Standards. Master Plan of Arterial Street and Highways Standards shall apply where applicable. Street sections shall be determined by soil "R1' value and traffic index. 4. Drainage of the property shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works. 5. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 6. All provisions of Section 307 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, regarding the location of sewer and disposal system, shall be canplied with. 7. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 65-6 Applicant: T. V. Talbert Corp. To permit the construction of a service station in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue and legally described as the S2 of theEast 130 feet of Block 1708, East Side Villa Tract. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. -7- 5/5/65 Page #8, Minutes: May 5, 1965 A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY DAY TO AP PROVE UP 65-6 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Adams Avenue shall be dedicated to City Standards. 2. Street improvements including street trees, street lights, and street signs shall be provided to City Standards on Adams Avenue and to State Standards on Beach Boulevard., 3. All streets shall conform to City of Huntington Beach Standards. Master Plan of Arterial Street and Highways Standards shall apply where applicable. Street sections shall be determined by soil "R11 value and traffic index. 4. Drainage of the property shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 5. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 6. All provisions of Section 307 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, regarding the location of sewer and disposal system, shall be complied with. 7. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and re corded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE •BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD, A MOTION BY MANDRELL WAS SECONDED BY HALLOW TO ADJOURN. Richard Harlow ohn Maiidrell Secretary Chairman -$- 5/5/65