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Home My WebLink About1965-09-08MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Conference Room, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, September 8, 1965 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: John Mandrell, Herbert Day, Richard Harlow. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. MINUTES: The Minutes of September 1, 1965 were accepted as transcribed. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 65-17 - Continued Applicant: Huntington Beach Company To allow a Division of Land into 2 separate parcels. Located on the east side of Beach Boulevard, 660 feet south of Newman Avenue. Legally described as the N 1/2, W 3/4, S 1/2, SW 1/4, Section 25-5-11. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment the hearing was closed. John Mandrell noted that the applicant contacted him and stated that there were no objections to the suggested conditions for approval. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE DV NO. 65-17 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1., Newman Avenue shall be dedicated to City Standards. 2. Newman Avenue and Beach Blvd. shall be fully improved to City and/or State Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street lights, and street signs. 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. Easements for utilities or walkways may be required. 5. Drainage of the property shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 6. , The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 7. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 8. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed by the owners and recorded agreeing to -the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 9/8/65 Page No. 2 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 8, 1965 AREA VARIANCE NO. 65-72 - Continued Applicant: Federal Sign and Signal Corp. To allow the construction of a sign 8 ft. 4 in. X 24 ft. to exceed the maximum sq. footage in the C-2 Community Business District. Located on the South side of Edinger Avenue, 200 ft. West of Beach Boulevard. Legally described as Lots 16, 17, 18, 29, 30, and 31 of Tract No. 417. The hearing was opened to the audience. Frank Bridges, representing the applicant, explained the request and asked where the sign could be located if he were to comply with the requirements of the ordinance. The regulations pertaining to signs were explained to Mr. Bridges. comment, the hearing was closed. There being no further Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY DAY TO DENY AV 65-72 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The applicant failed to show sufficient justification for the request. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 65-18 Applicant: Irving J. Snvder To allow a Division of Land into 4 separate parcels in the C-2 Community Business District. Located on the northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Cannery Street. Legally described as: Parcel I: Lot 83, Tract 4339; except therefrom the west 422 ft.; also excepting therefrom the south 150 ft. of the east 150 ft. Parcel II: The north 250 ft. of the east 175 ft. of Lot 83, Tract No. 4339. Parcel•III: The west 422 ft. of Lot 83, Tract No. 4339; excepting therefrom the south 258 ft. of the west 200 ft. Parcel IV: The south 258 ft. of the west 200 ft. of Lot 83, Tract No. 4339. The hearing was opened to the audience. Richard Harlow stated that there was no record of a division of land separating the service station parcel from the original lot. Therefore, a 5th lot is created which would require a subdivision to be filed. Board discussion then followed with Mr. Snyder, the applicant, Mr. Harold Smith and Mr. Tom Shelton, regarding the reasons for the Division of Land and the problems that were involved. It was noted that that portion of Parcel 1 fronting on Cannery Street should have a minimum frontage of 60 feet. -2- 9/8/65 Page No. 3 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 8, 1965 Herbert Day stated that in as much as the applicant did not own the corner they should check with Standard Oil Company and have them apply for a Division of Land. John Mandrell asked if the applicant would like to continue the case until September 15, 1965, so that he could check with the City Attorney. Mr. Snyder agreed to the continuance of Division of Land No. 65-18 until September 15, 1965 A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 65-18 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15, 1965) AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 65-19 Applicant: Phillip J. Schumaker To allow a Division of Land into two separate parcels. Located on the northwest corner of McFadden Avenue and Edwards Street. Legally described as Lot 296 of Tract No. 3846. The hearing was opened to the audience. Richard Harlow read a letter from the Robert H. Grant Company favoring the division of land. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 65-19 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Edwards Street and McFadden Avenue shall be fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, and street iights. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 4. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. The necessary provisions for solving the drainage problem in the area shall meet with the approval of the Department of Public Works. 6. A soil report by an approved soils engineer shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to issuance of a building permit. -3- 9/8/65 Page No. 4 Minutes: 1I. B. Board of' Zoning'Adjustments Wednesday,,September 8, 1965 7. A plan of grading and bank protection shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and the Department of Building and Safety for approval. 8. 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. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 65-20 Applicant: Robert W. Fitzpatrick To allow a Division of Land into 2 separate parcels. Located on the east side of Van Buren Street, 339 ft. north of Newman Avenue. Legally described as Lot 7 of Tract 439. The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment, the hearing was,closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE DV NO. 65-20 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Van Buren Street shall be fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees and street lights. 2. All streets shall conform to City of Huntington Beach Standards. Street sections shall be determined by soil "R" value and traffic index. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 5. Drainage of the property shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works. 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 7. Retaining walls shall be provided where there is a difference in elevation of one (1) foot between adjoining lots or lots abutting City right-of-way. 8. 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. -4 9/8/65 page No. 4 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 8, 1965 THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD, A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY DAY TO ADJOURN. n / I 4LI Richard'A. Harlow J n K. Man re Secretary % airman k -5- 9/8/65