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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-09-28MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, September 28, 1966 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: John Mandrell, Richard Harlow, Sam Ferguson. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. MINUTES: The minutes of September 14 and 21, 1966 meeting were accepted as trans- cribed. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-59 Applicant: Harold S. Muggeridge To allow a breezeway to be con- structed between a main building and a detached garage having a 61 rear yard setback in deviation to the required 10' rear yard setback. Located on the north side of Heil Avenue, 70.70' east of Clubhouse Lane and legally described as Lot 13 of Tract 3647. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. It was noted by the Board that the code is in the process of being amended to allow this type of request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-59 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The code is in process of being amended to allow this type of request. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-60 Applicant: Star Dust Lands, Inc. To allow roof overhangs to encroach into the 30" setback required for architectural features. Located on the north side of Yorktown Avenue, 510' east of centerline of Beach Boulevard and legally described as Lots 95 235 375 395 405 43, 45, 52, 573 67 of Tract No. 6239, and Lots 6, 155 24, 26, 31, 353 40, 435 51, 545 55 of Tract 6302. The hearing was opened to the audience. Merle Moler, representing the applicant, explained the reasons for the request. _He stated that the homes in,Tract No. 6239 were already under construction and it would present a hardship if they were required to cut back the roof overhangs. 9/28/66 Page No. 2 Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 28, 1966 It was noted by the Board that the eaves on Tract No. 6302 should conform to the proposed Code Amendment. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-60 SUBJECT TO THE FOL- LOWING CONDITION: 1. On Tract No. 6302 the eaves may project to within 18 inches of the side lot line for a distance of 12 feet measured from the beginning of the eave return at the front of the house. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The encroachment on Tract 6239 does not interfere with the light and ventilation of the homes and there is a 4 foot separation between facias of adjoining buildings. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-61 Applicant: Charles S. Geers To allow 16 off-street parking spaces for a retail commercial use in deviation to the 19 spaces required in the C-4 zone. Located on the south side of Adams Avenue, 125 feet west of Huntington Avenue, and legally described as the north 2 of Lot 14, Tract 73. Mr. Charles Geers, the applicant, explained the reasons for the request. He stated that he will expland his development to the east and provide more parking spaces when the oil wells are removed. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-61 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The additional 3 parking spaces shall be provided when the property to the east is developed. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This type of use does not require off-street parking at the same ratio as a business devoted entirely to retail sales. 2. There are tandem parking spaces available for the employees. 3. Truck and equipment parking is available inside the building. 4. The property to the east is owned by the applicant and will be used for expansion of this development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 9/28/66 -2- Page No. 3 Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 28, 1966 AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-62 Applicant: Air -Vent Aluminum Awning Company .To allow an addition to a main dwelling to encroach to within 82 feet of the rear property line in deviation to the required 10' rear yard setback and to reduce the required minimum 900 sq. ft. of required open space to 638 sq.ft. Located on the north side of Redgrove Circle,.380 feet west of Oakmont Lane and legally described as Lot 22 of Tract 4324. The hearing was opened to the audience. Tom Stapp, representing the applicant, explained the reasons for the request and stated that this was the only feasible location for the patio due to the location of the sliding glass doors. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-62 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The posts shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet of the rear property line. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Although the open space does not have a minimum dimension of 20 feet, the 16 x 50 foot side yard provides ample yard area to •offset that requirement. 2. An area of 638 sq. ft. having a minimum dimension of 22 feet is provided in addition to the 16 x 50 foot area. ROLL CALL ME : AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. • ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-63 Sid Aldous General Contr. To allow an addition to a main dwelling to encroach to within 6' of the rear property line in deviation to the required 10' rear yard setback. Located at 16432 Gentry Lane,Huntington Beach and legally described as Lot 30 of Tract 5786. The hearing was opened to the audience. Sid Aldous, the applicant, explained the reasons for the request. was closed. -_There being no other comment, the hearing It was noted by the Board that 61 rear yard setback would be against the Planning Commission and City Council Policy. Board discussion followed. -3- 9/28/66 Page No. 4 Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 28, 1966 A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO DENY AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-63 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The applicant can build the addition and still meet the standards of the ordinance without a hardship., ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:. Mandrell, Harlow,. Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None ,THE -MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-64 Applicant: Neal T. Baker To allow the following exceptions to Article..979, Off -Street Parking: (1) the waiver of the required landscaping adjacent to a public street, (2) placement of the 32" high screen wall adjacent to the property"Line in'deviation to the required 31 setback and (3) two driveways to be less than the required 20 feet in width, each drive to be one way. Located on the northeast corner of 5th Street and Ocean Avenue and legally described as the west 15 feet of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Huntington Beach Tract. Mr. Neal T. Baker, the applicant, explained the reasons for''the request. He state & that this is a drive-thru Taco Restaurant, and although the parallel parking indicated along 5th Street is not required it is desirable. He also hated that rather than provide one two-way driveway on Ocean Avenue, he is proposing two one-way drives to facilitate the traffic situation. The applicant, and the Board discussed various ways to alter the plot plan to''con£orm to the City Ordi- nance. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO CONTINUE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-64 UNTIL OCTOBER 5, 19661 TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATE PLOT PLAN POSSIBILITIES., ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT -NO. 66-28 Applicant: Security Tire Company To allow the construction of a Retail Tire Service Center in the C-4 Zone. Located west of Beach Boulevard and 262 feet north of Yorktown Avenue. Legal des- cription on file. The hearing was opened to the audience. Carl Sherbondy, the applicant, explained the reasons for the request. by the applicant. The suggested conditions were reviewed -4- 9/28/66 Page No. 5 Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 28, 1966 Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY'HARLOW-AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 66-28 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Beach Boulevard shall -be fully improved to State Standards across the entire parcel and across the 20' wide easement. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, and street lights. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 3. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 4. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of a building permit. 5. A plan conforming to the grading ordinance shall be sub- mitted to the Department of Public Works for approval prior to issuance of a building permit. 6. All utilities shall be installed undergroud. 7. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 8. Off-street parking facilities including landscaping, arrangement, access, paving and striping shall conform to Article 979. 9. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the west property line. The height of said wall shall be such, that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This is a permitted use in the C-4 zone. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: none. ABSENT: none. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE -NO. 66-65 Applicant: Security Tire Company - To allow 9 off-street parking spaces in deviation to the 14 spaces required for commercial uses in the C-4 zone. Located on the west side of Beach Boule- vard and 262 feet north of Yorktown Avenue. Legal des- cription on file. The hearing was opened to the audience. Carl Shebbondy, the applicant, explained the request. He stated that there were 4 additional parking stalls in the building and 4 under the canopy. Board discussion followed. It was noted by the Board that this type of use is similar to a service station therefore it does not require as much off-street parking as a business devoted entirely to retail sales. -5- 9/28/66 Page No. 6 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 28, 1966 A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-65 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This type of use is similar to a service station, thus it requires less parking spaces than a business devoted entirely to retail sales. 2. The main portion of the building is used for parking automobiles. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: none ABSENT: none THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 66-2 Applicant: American Building_ Center To permit the use of a portion of the parking lot for the display of landscaping and building materials. Located on the east side of'Beach Boulevard, 1113 feet north of Yorktown Avenue. Legal description on file. The applicant,. Gus Rigoli, gave his reasons for the request. It was noted that the materials stored in the parking lot could be moved to the rear of the property, and some type of fencing could be used to screen the materials. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Further Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 66-2 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The display areas shall be moved behind the main entrance. 2. Fencing shall be installed to screen the stored materials from the street. 3. The material stored on pallots shall not exceed one pallot in height and width; shall be relocated along the north property line behind the main entrance and shall be en- closed on the top and sides. 4. The display area along the building shall .not extend more than 20 feet from the building. 5. 3% of the property shall be landscaped. 6. The trailer shall be moved to the rear of the building. ROLL CALL. VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Ric—fiard A. Harlow Secretary n K. Mandrel irman -6- 9/28/66