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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Conference Room, City Hall
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1966
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Harlow, Day, Mandrell.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-42
Applicant - Roy D. Mason
To permit the waiver of a 61
high block wall required by the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code to separate property developed for commercial use
from property zoned for residential use, until such time
as the property adjacent to the east is developed as a
residential use or rezoned commercial. Located on the
south side of Heil Avenue, approximately 286, east of
Bolsa Chica Street. Legally described as a portion of
the NW4j SW4, Section 21-5-11. Further legal description
on file in the Planning Department Office.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Ralph Allen, representing the
applicant, addressed the Board and explained the reasons
for the request. He also suggested alternate methodsto
postpone installation of the blockwall.
Board discussion followed.
It was noted that this decision
could set a precedent and that adequate justification
for approval had not been demonstrated.
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND
SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO DENY AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-42
FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Day
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-43
Applicant - Robert S. Farmer
To allow the construction of
an architectural structure in deviation to the maximum
316" height limit permitted within the setback area.
Located at 20371 Craimer Lane, Huntington Beach and
legally described as Lot.64 of Tract No. 5192.
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Robert Farmer, the applicant, explained
his reasons for the request. He stated that there were no ob-
jections from the adjoining property owners.
It was noted that the architectural
structure was to be placed',6 feet from the front property line.
Mr. Day stated that there would not
be sufficient sight clearance at the driveway, thus a traffic
hazard would be created.
It was the consensus of the Board that
this request could be approved, if it would be placed 10 feet
from the front property line.
Further Board discussion followed.
There being no other comment, the
hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED
BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-43 WITH THE FOLLOW-
ING CONDITION:
1. The architectural structure shall be placed 10 ft. from
the f ront property line.
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. It will add to the aesthetic value of the home and the
subdivision.
2. A 10 foot setback will allow sufficient sight clearance.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Day
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-44'
Applicant - Frank Richmond
To allow the support for detached sign
located within the front yard setback to be 16 inches in width
in deviation to the maximum 8 inches in width on property located
on the west side of Beach Blvd., 330 ft. north of Taylor Avenue.
Legally described as the S 2j Nz, SE4,M491�04'ofSection 35-5-11.
Further legal description on file in the Planning Department
Office.
The applicant, Frank Richmond, was pre-
sent to explain his reasons for the request. He stated that
this type of sign would match the piers on the main building.
It was noted that the ordinance regulating
the size of sign support-s is`beiiig amended to allow larger poles
than the present 8 inch maximum as long as it does not obstruct
vision.
It was also noted that there is sufficient
distance from the driveways to the sign supports thereby eliminat-
ing any sight obstruction.
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Wednesday, August 10, 1966
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAY AND SECONDED
BY HARLOW TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-44 FOR THE
FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The code is in process of being amended to allow
this type of request.
2. It will add to the aesthetic value of the surrounding
area.
3. The location of the sign is such that it will not
obstruct vision.for sight clearance purposes.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Day.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-45
Applicant - Terry Saunders
To allow a 20, setback for a garage
entered directly from a street in deviation to the
required 22 foot setback. Located at 14411 Calneva
Lane and legally -described as Lot 35 of Tract 4362.
The applicant was present to explain
his reasons for the request.
Board discussion followed.
It was noted that at the time the
homes in this tract were constructed, the ordinance
required a 20' setback.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND
SECONDED BY DAY TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-45
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS .
1. Homes in the tract all have 20 foot setback to
garages.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Day
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Secretary
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS
TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD, THE
MEETING ADJOURNED.
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