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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-09-15MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Conference Room, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, September 15, 1965 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: John Mandrell, Herbert Day, Richard Harlow. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 65-21 Applicant: Southern California Edison Co. To allow a Division of Land into 2 separate parcels on property located on the east and west side of Graham Street, north of Edinger Avenue and legally described as the E2 of the SW4, N2 of the SE4, W2 of the SW4 of the SE4 of Section 16-5-11. Mr, J. L. Walbridge, Mr. Lloyd T. Gray, and Mr. R. A. Tobin, representing Edison Company were present. Mr. Walbridge explained the request to the Board. The Conditions of Approval were reviewed by the representatives for Edison Company. Mr. Walbridge stated that they had previously been required to improve Graham Street but the requirement was postponed until the grades for Graham Street had been established. He then asked that the suggested condition requiring street improvements be postponed until the surrounding property was developed. Further discussion followed pertaining to when street improvements should be installed. It was noted that City ordinances as well as City policy require full street improvements to be installed before any development is given final inspection by the Building Department. Board discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Board that the suggested conditions of approval should remain as written. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY DAY TO APPROVE DV NO. 65-21 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Graham Street shall be fully improved to City Standards between the north line of Division II and Edinger Avenue. Improvements shall include street lights and street trees. 2. All streets shall conform to City of Huntington Beach Standards. Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways Standards shall apply where applicable. 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. -1- 9/15/65 Page No. 2 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 15, 1965 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 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 and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL, CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA .VARIANCE NO. 65-73 Applicant: Hercules Construction Co. To allow approximately 7 ft. of eave line to extend to within 6 inches of the side property line on lots having 3 ft. side yards, and to allow eave to extend to within 20 inches of the side property line on lots having 5 ft. side yards. Located at the southeast corner of Indianapolis Avenue and Brookhurst Street, known as Tentative Tracts No. 5523 and 6003. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Lasley of Bank of America, representing the D-orothy Peck Trust, requested an explanation of the request. He asked if requests for 3 ft. side yards were commonly granted by the Planning Commission. Herbert,Day pointed out. to Mr. Lasley other examples of this request in other tracts in the City. Mr. Lasley stated that he would look at the other areas to get a general idea of how this request would look. He further added that he could not speak for or against the proposal at this time because the information had to be transmitted to Los Angeles. Ralph Jensen, representing the applicant, explained the request. He further added that the important factor of this request was it's aesthetic value. He also stated that commitments had been made for building this tract and that construction should begin in approximately 30 days. Further discussion followed. -2- 9/15/65 Page No. 3 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 15, 1965 Mr. Kermit Dorius, architect for the developer, also discussed the proposal. He stated that there would be a minimum of 4 ft. between eaves on adjoining houses which meets F. H. A. requirements. Richard: -Harlow .stated that he was' not- sure, if;the -Commi-ssion:intended to allow architectural ,-featur'es'. to_ encroach, into, -,the- side 30 inches when they granted the -variance--',for 3 ft. side yards. Mr. Jensen added that approximately 50% of the houses in this project were included in this -variance. Mr. Dorius noted that of those houses included in the request, 30% of them had 5 ft. side yards with the eaves encroaching to within 20 inches of the side lot line. Richard Harlow stated that he could not see a hardship on the property. He further suggested that the Board check with the Planning Commission for their i.nterpr�e,tation of this use. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Board to continue Area Variance No. 65-73 until September 22, 1965--and to discuss the request with the Planning Commission at their September 21st; 1965, meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAY AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO CONTINUE AV NO. 65-73 UNIT17L SEPTEMBER 22, 1965, FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S INTERPRETATION' OF THE 3 FT. SIDE YARDS. ROLL GALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Day, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Nom THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 65-18 Applicant: Irving J. Snyder 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 feet; 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. John Mandrell, Chairman, stated that this request had been continued from the meeting of September 8, 1965. A letter of interpretation from the City Attorney's Office establishing the right for the Board to act on the request. Irviii:g, Snyder and Harold Smith discussed the suggested Conditions of Approval with the Board. Mr. Snyder stated that some of the conditions had already been complied with. -3- 9/15/65 Page No. 4 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjutments Wednesday, September 15, 1965 It was noted that all the conditions would have to be complied with before building permits are issued. Mr. Snyder found the conditions.of approval acceptable. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAY AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE DV NO. 65-18 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Adams Avenue and Cannery Street shall be fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street lights, and street signs. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's -vrater system. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of - Huntington Beach's sewage system. 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. 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. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD, A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO ADJOURN. chard A. arlow jhairman hn K. Mandrell Secretary -4- 9/15/65