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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-11-16MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, November 16, 1966 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: John Mandrell, Richard Harlow, Dan McFarland. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-80 Applicant: Bill Winterberg To allow a pole sign to be 721 high in deviation to the required 50' height limit in the C-4 Zone. Located on the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Beach Boulevard and legally described as Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Tract 417. The hearing was opened to the audience. Bill Winterberg, representing Mobil Oil Company, explained the reasons for the request. He stated that the additional height was needed for exposure to the freeway. It was noted by the Board that the signs in Huntington Beach do not exceed the 50' height limit. The applicant requested a contin- uance to check the height of signs in the City. There being no -further business, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO CONTINUE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-80 UNTIL NOVEMBER 23, 1966. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, McFarland. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-81 Applicant: Herbert M. Shyer To allow a 6' high fence to be constructed 8' from the front property line in deviation to the required 151 front yard setback located at 3921 Kitten Circle and legally described as Lot 9,6 ,of _,Tract 3132. The hearing was opened to the audience. Tony Helbling, representative of Huntington Harbour Sales Corporation, explained the request. 11/16/66 Page No. 2 Minutes: Board of Zoningg Adjustments Wednesday, November 16, 1966 Herbert Shyer, the applicant, explained that the fence would be built too close to the house if they complied with the ordinance because of the configura- tion of the cul-de-sac lot. It was noted by the Board that it TAD uld be against Planning Commission and City Council policy to have less than a 10' front yard setback. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-81 FOR A 10' FRONT YARD SETBACK INSTEAD OF THE 8' AS REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Houses in the surrounding area have a 10' setback. 2. The lot is at the end of a cul-de-sac street resulting in sufficient sight clearance for the adjoining property owners. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, McFarland. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-82 Applicant: Avista Mar Medical Plaza To allow (1) 33 parking spaces in deviation to the 35 spaces required for professional uses in the Cl Neighborhood Commercial District; (2) A 10' driveway width in deviation to the required 20' and (3) -elimination of the required landscaping and screen wall along a public street required by Article 979, Off -Street Parking. Located at the northwest corner of Newman Street and Cameron Avenue and legally described as a portion of Lots 9 and 10 of Tract 405. The hearing was opened to the audience. A letter of opposition was read by the Secretary. Hal Smith, representing the applicant, explained the reasons for the request. He stated that -,-,the proposed building will be constructed behind the existing medical building on the corner of Newman Street and Beach -Boulevard. Bob Seaney, contractor for the applicant,reviewed the plot plan with the Board. It was noted by the Board that the portion of gross floor area which provides access to the second story need not be considered when computing off-street parking requirements because it does not generate any need - for off-street parking. On this basis the -applicant will have sufficient number of parking spaces. In reference to the reduction of the driveway width, it was the consensus of the Board that it was a secondary driveway and only provided access for two parking spaces. With reference to the elimination of the required landscaping and screen wall, it was the consensus -2- 11/16/66 Page No. 3 Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, November 16, 1966 of the Board that the landscaping and wall should be provided along stalls No. 11 and No. 22 and that the wall and landscaping required along parking stall No. 31 could be eliminated because the parking only extends for a depth of one stall also because the amount of landscaping provided exceeds the minimum requirements of Article 979. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY McFARLAND TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-82 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The bottom of the 11X" for the driveway on Newman Street shall be 151 wide. 2. The bottom of the "X" for the driveways on Cameron Street shall be 24 ft. wide. 3. The 10, wide drive shall be for access to the property from Newman Street and shall be posted as a one-way drive. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The portion of the gross floor area which provides access to the second story does not generate any additional need for off-street parking. 2. The reduction of the driveway to 10 ft . is reason- able because it is a secondary driveway, and only provides access for two parking spaces.: 3. Elimination of the landscaping and wall along parking stall No. 31 is reasonable because the amount of landscaping on the entire site exceeds the minimum requirements of Article 979 and the parking only extends for a depth of 9 feet. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, McFarland. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. R-rchard Harlow ( ohn K. Mandrell l Secretary Chairman -3- 11/16/66