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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-12-14MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, December 14, 1966 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: John Mandrell, Sam Ferguson, Richard Harlow. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. MINUTES: The minutes of November 23 and 30 and December 7 were accepted as transcribed. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-89 Applicant: Security Tire Co., Inc, To permit a canopy sign for a com- mercial building to be 316" thick in deviation to the maximum thickness of 18 inches within the front 50' setback. Located on the west side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 262 feet north of Yorktown Street. Legally described as the south 100 feet of the west 125 feet of the east 145 feet of Block C. Tract 837. The hearing was opened to the audience, Carl Sherbondy, representing the appli- cant, explained the request to the Board. He stated that the building setback would be the same as is provided on the ad- joining property. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-89 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The canopy setback will be the same as is provided on the adjoining building. 2. The building is setback 10 feet from the north property line allowing for sufficient sight clearance for the buildings to the north. y ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-90 Applicant: Harry S Okuda, D D S, To allow -side yard setbacks to be reduced to 0 in deviation to the required 5 ft. in the R-5 District and to allow off-street parking to be arranged as shown on the submitted plot plan in deviation to the require- ments of_Article 979. Located on the north side of Warner Avenue, approximately 225 feet east of Golden West Street and legally described as Lots 31 and 32 of Block C. Tract 392. 12/14/66 Page No. 2 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 14, 1966 The hearing was opened to the audience. William Landis, adjacent property owner, spoke in favor of the request. Harry S. Okuda, the applicant, explained the reasons for -the request. Mi, Paul Davis, adjoining property owner, asked questions regarding dedication of Warner Avenue and Winters Street. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED, BY HARLOW TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE 66-90 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Off-street parking shall comply with the provisions of Article 979. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There is no need for a 5' sideyard setback because the intent was to separate professional buildings from resi- dential buildingsand residential uses are no longer permitted in the R-5 Zone. 2. The Planning Commission previously approved the same request but the application has since expired. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-91 Applicant: Stanley G. Anderson To allow the following exceptions to Article 979, Off -Street Parking: (1) waiver of tb e 3' setback for landscaping purposes, (2) placement of the 32" high screen wall adjacent to the front property line in deviation to the required 3' setback. The subject property is located on the north side of Warner Avenue, 360 feet west of Bolsa Chica St. Legally described as Lot 3 of Block 16 of Tract 86. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mel Chase, representing the applicant, explained the request to the Board. He stated that the block wall was constructed in the wrong location because of an error made by the contractor at the time of construction. was closed. There being no further comment, the hearing Board discussion followed. -2- 712/14/66 Page No. 3 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 14, 1966 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO DENY AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-91 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The applicant can comply with the provisions of the ordinance and has not demonstrated a hardship. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-92 Applicant: Jack -In -The -Box To allow a roof overhang. with 91611 of ground clearance to encroach into the required 50' setback in deviation to the required ground clearance of 12 feet. Located on the south side of Edinger Avenue, 140 feet east of Springdale Street and legally described as the north 2 acres of the west 16 acres of the NW-4 of the NA of Section 22-5-11. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dick Pomeroy, representing the applicant, explained the request to the Board. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. It was noted by the Board that this request is within the intent of the ordinance. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-92 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The intent of the ordinance is still maintained. 2. There is sufficient sight clearance to adjoining properties. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 66-3 A. J . Land Company To permit the removal of Condition No. 5 of Use Permit No. 66-27, which requires a 7 ft. high block wall to be constructed on the east and north sides of the property to City Standards. The subject property is located on the north side oflEdinger Avenue and 310 ft. east of Edwards Street and legally described as the Elly 250 feet of Lot 59, Tract 4277. -3- 12/14/66 Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 14, 1966 The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert DeGuise, adjacent property owner, spoke against the proposed request. He felt that the request should be -denied because it was in conflict with what was agreed upon by the property owners and A. J. Land Company when the Use Permit was approved. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL)TO DENY PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 66-3 FOR THE FOL- LOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant failed to show sufficient justification for the request. 2. Construction of the 7-ft high block wall wa primary consideration when the request was approve by the Planning Commission and City Council. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None; ABSENT: ' None . THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 66-34 Applicant: Shuirman-Ro o�wav &, Associates To allow a division of land into 3 separate parcels located on the south side of Edinger Avenue, 376 feet - east of Sher Lane. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Eugene Kiernan, representing the applicant, explained the request to the Board. The suggested conditions of approval were reviewed by the applicant. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 66-34 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Edinger Avenue shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, and street lights. t 2. All streets shall conform to;City of Huntington Beach Standards, Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highway Standards shall apply where applicable. Street sections shall be determined by soil "R" value and traffic index. -4- 12/14/66 Page No. 5 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 14, 1966 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. The property shall participate in the local drainage aasessment district at the time of development. 6. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an' -approved private -soils engineer to the'City prior -to issuance -of building permits. 7. 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. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time of development. 9. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be ap- proved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 10. A parcel map shall be filed with the City and recorded. 11. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the condi- tions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-88 Applicant: R. L. Rinehart To allow an addition to a main dwelling to encroach to within 313" of the rear property line in devia- tion to the required 10' rear yard setback. Located at 8162 Lancaster Drive, City and legally described as Lot 50 of Tract 5735. The hearing was opened to the audience. R. L. Rinehart, the applicant, explained the reasons for the request to the Board. He was informed that the Board sent 'a letter to the Commission requesting that they study the possibility of reducing the rear yard setback when abutting open. -land; but the Commission has not had the opportunity to discuss the matter. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO CONTINUE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-88 UNTIL DECEMBER 21, 1966. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 12/14/66 Page No. 6 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 14, 1966 MISCELLANEOUS Leonard Shane, President of Mercury Savings, addressed the Board requesting an interpretation of Condi- tion No. 8 of Division of Land No. 66-34, which requires installation of underground utilities. The Board informed Mr. Shane that the condi- tion would require all utilities to be installed underground with the exception of those along Arterial Highways. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. K icha rd A. Harlow Jhairman hn K. Mandrell Secretary -6- 12/14/66