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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-03-29MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: U. S. National Bank Building Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, March 29, 1967 John Mandrell, Sam Ferguson, Richard Harlow. None. The Minutes of March 8, 15 and 22, 1967 were accepted as trans- cribed. USE PERMIT NO. 67-8 Applicant: Robert Johnson To permit a home occupation for the puse of conducting an import and export business in therpo1 Sin le Family Residence District. Located at 5172 Edinger venue and legally described as Lot 12 of Tract 3616. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Johnson, the applicant, explained the request to the Board. He stated that the business would be limited to a desk and cabinet in one room. He also informed the Board that he could comply with the ordi- nance regulating home occupations. 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 APPROVE USE PERMIT NO."67-8. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-22 Applicant: SS. -Simon and Jude Church To allow construction of a 3 ft. high block wall in deviation to the 6 ft. high block wall as shown on the approved plot plan for Use Variance No. 885. Said wall is located on the east property line of a parcel of land located on the northeast corner of Magnolia Street and Indianapolis Avenue. Legal description on file in the Planning Department. The hearing was opened to the audience. 3/29/67 Page No. 2 Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 29, 1967 The Secretary read a letter from the applicant requesting that the wall running north and south, from Indianapolis Avenue to the north property line be eliminated rather than reduced as requested because the church is in the process of acquiring the adjacent 2.8 acres of land. Alfred J. Fontaine, representing the applicant, explained the request to the Board. He felt that it would not be necessary to construct the wall at the. -present time because the entire site will be fenced when the adjacent property is acquired. There being no other comment, the hearing wa-s closed to the audience. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-22 AS AMENDED SUBJECT TO THE -,FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Construction of the wall shall be waived for a period of one year or until such time as the tract map for the adjacent property is recorded, whichever is sooner. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The Church is planning to acquire the adjacent 2.8 acres of land, at which time the entire site will be fenced. 2. The adjoining tract to the north has a low percentage of occupancy, therefore a wall will not be necessary within the one year period. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson,, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-23 Applicant: Air -Vent Aluminum Awning Company To allow an addition to a single family dwelling to encroach into the required minimum open space causing the minimum dimension to be reduced to 14-ft. in deviation to the required 20 ft. Located at 16751 Heritage Lane, City, and legally described as Lot 42 of Tract 5735. The hearing was opened to the audience. The Secretary stated that the applicant requested a one week continuance. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. A MOTION WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO CONTINUE AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-23 UNTIL APRIL 5, 1967. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 3/29/67 Page No. 3 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 29, 1967 AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-24 Applicant: Raymond Murphy To allow a business with 199 sq.ft. of sign area in deviation to the allowed maximum of 93 sq.ft. Located at 6042 Edinger Avenue and legally described as the north-2 acres of the west 16 acres of the NW4, Section 22-5-11. The hearing was opened to the audience. N. C. Zeitvogel, representing the applicant, explained the request to the Board. He stated that the signs proposed are the standard signs used in all Jack -in -the -Box Drive -Ins. It was noted'by the Board that the total sign area is 162 sq. ft. rather than the 199 sq. ft. as advertised. Dick Pomeroy, representing Jack -in - the -Box Drive -Ins, stated .that they control the entire 330-ft. of frontage from the corner to -the medical center. The Board informed Mr. Pomeroy that if the property is divided -or developed into different uses they would be limited to very little sign area. ' Mr. Pomeroy stated that they could reduce the size of the sign to meet the requirements of the ordinance; however, they felt it necessary to have the sign located along the west lot line. It was the consensus of the Board that the sign along tbe.west lot line would not require a variance because the line is for lease purposes only and not a property line. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO DENY AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-24. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-18 - continued Applicant: Huntington Harbour Corporation. To allow a roof overhang to encroach 6 inches into the required setback for architectural features on the north side of a house and to allow a 12 inch encroach- ment into the required setback for architectural features on the south side of a house. Located on the east side of Sea Witch Lane, approximately 134 ft. south of Kamalii Drive, Huntington Beach, and legally described as Lot 110, Tract No. 5050. The hearing was opened to the audience. 3-- 3/29/67 Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Board_of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 29, 1967 Dick Maitland, representing the applicant, ex- plained the reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE -BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-18 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The eaves shall be setback 2 ft. from property line. It was noted that this could be accomplished by cutting the eaves back'or shifting the lot line between Lots 109 and 110. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. FHA requires a minimum 48" separation between.eaves on adjoining house. 2. There are no windows required for light and ventilation on this side of the house. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-20 -'continued Applicant: Huntington Harbour To allow a facia (not a solid roof) to -encroach into the required setback for architectural features. Located southeast of Kamalii Drive, approximately 80 ft. northeast of Sea Witch Lane, Huntington Harbour and legally described as Lot 113 of Tract No. 5050. Dick Maitland, representing Huntington Harbour, explained the request to the Board. It was noted by the Board that all abutting properties are owned 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 MANDRELL TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE No. 67-20 FOR THE FOLLOW- ING REASONS: 1. The design of the open facia is such that water will not run onto adjoining properties. 2. The encroachment occurs at the second story. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 3/29/67 Page No. 5 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 29, 1967 AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-21 - continued Applicant: Huntington Harbour To allow a roof overhang to encroach 6" into the required setback for architectural features and to allow an 8 ft. high wingwall to extend to the property line in deviation to the 6 ft. height limit. Located on the west side of Beruna Lane, approximately 105 ft. south of Kamalii Drive, Huntington Harbour and legally described as Lot 116 of Tract No. 5050. Dick Maitland, representing Huntington Harbour, explained the request. There being no other 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. 67-21 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Inasmuch as the encroachment occurs on the second story, the roof overhang will not interfere with the adjoining property. 2. A 41 separation between eaves on this house and the adjoining house will be provided, which is the minimum requirement for FHA. 3. Access to the rear of the lot is provided through the fence by a gate. 4. The fence adds to the aesthetics of the neighborhood. 5. Wall at this location does not interfere with adjoining property view or safety. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED. 424J U /,� LI - Richard A. Harlow Secretary -5- Sam Fergus n Chairman 3/ 29 /67