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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-06-21MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: U. S. National Bank Building Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, June 21, 1967 John Mandrell, Sam Ferguson, Richard Harlow. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. USE PERMIT NO. 67-21 Applicant - Ellis & Son To allow a home occupation for the purpose of conducting a janitorial service in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located at 20611 Sandpiper Lane and legally described as Lot 55 of Tract No. 4094. The hearing was opened to the audience. The following property owners address- ed the Board and objected to the request: Mr. Joe Allison and Mr. and Mrs. Russell. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Board to continue Use Permit No. 67-21 to June 28, 1967, in order for the applicant to be present to explain the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 67-21 TO JUNE 28, 1967. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, NOES: None ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ferguson, Harlow AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-36 Applicant - Hal K. Williams To permit an open space of 795 sq. ft. in the rear 2/3 of a lot in deviation to the required 900 sq. ft. in the Rl Single Family Residence District. Located at 17421 La Mesa Lane, Huntington Beach and legally described as Lot 40 of Tract 5637. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Williams, applicant addressed the Board and stated his reasons for the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. 6/21/67. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1967. PAge No. 2. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-36 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The proposal is in conformance with proposed code amendment and a policy statement of the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ferguson, Harlow USE PERMIT NO. 67-20 Applicant - Richard L. Tom, A.I.A. To allow a 52 unit apartment complex in the R-4 Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the southeast side of 17th Street; at intersection of 17th and Clay Streets. Legally described as Lot B, Block 2805, Eastside Villa Tract. The Secretary informed the Board that this item and the next item on the agenda pertain to the same parcel of land. He suggestedthat the hearing be opened to the audience on both items. The hearing was opened to the audience, on Use Permit No. 67-20 and Area Variance No. 67-37. Mrs. Jaehn, 607 Jana Circle, addressed the Board and asked various questions pertaining to the type of carports. Richard Tom, representing -the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the proposal. Gordon Stiltmen, representing the Methodist.Church, asked the Board if the applicant will be required to install street improvements and sidewalks. The Chairman informed Mr. Stiltmen that the applicant will be required to install all street improvements as required by the Department of Public Works. Mrs. Crowley, addressed the Board and asked various questions pertaining to stormdrain easement located between her property and the proposed development. -2- 6/21/67 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1967. Page No. 3 There being no other comment the hearing was closed. It was noted that the driveway locations could cause a traffic problem and further study should be given to the matter. It was also noted that although 17th Street is designated as a Primary Arterial Highway, there is a possibility that it could be reverted to a local street due to the location of the Coast Freeway and that further study should also be given to that matter. The Board held a lengthy discussion. It was the consensus of the Board to continue Use Permit No. 67-20 and Area Variance No. 67-37 to June 28, 1967_, for further study on the driveway location and•status of 17th Street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 67-20 TO JUNE 28, 1967, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-37 Applicant - Richard L. Tom, A.I.A. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND. SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO CONTINUE AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-37 TO JUNE 289 1967, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-38 .Applicant - Plaza Landscape, Inc. To permit a-7'6" high wall to be constructed on private property adjacent to the street right-of-way in deviation to the maximum height of 6 ft.. Located on the east and west sides of Cordoba Lane and legally described as Lots 48 and 49 of Tract No. 6183. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ron Kopp; representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the proposal. There being no other comment the hearing was closed.' The Board discussion followed. -3- 6/21/67. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1967 Page No. 4. A MOTION WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED,BY HARLOW TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-38 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Area Variance No. 67-38 shall apply to height of the wall only. 2. Structural standards, wall materials, and wall design shall. conform to Department of Public Works Standards. 3. The portion of the block wall exceeding the 6' height limit shall be constructed on private property. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The the submitted by Robert variance for a 200 corner of Yorktown Board for decision. the request. Ferguson, Harlow. Secretary informed the Board that City Council referred a letter H. Grant requesting a temporary sq. ft. double faced sign on the Avenue and Beach Blvd., to the The Board reviewed A MOTION WAS MADE' BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED'BY FERGUSON TO INSTRUCT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO INFORM THE APPLICANT THAT THE REQUEST COULD ONLY BE CONSIDERED THROUGH THE AREA VARIANCE PROCEEDURE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ferguson, Harlow. COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a communication submitted by the,Orange County Plan- ning Commission regarding Use Variance No. 5912, which would -allow a three story single family dwell- ing with an attached garage having less than the required width in the R-4 Suburban Residential District.. Said request also pertains to the front and rear Yard setback and building height.' The Board reviewed the request. A MOTION -WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO INSTRUCT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION -RECOMMENDING THAT USE VARIANCE NO. 5912 COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS RECOMMENDED IN THE SUNSET BEACH-SURFSIDE STUDY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Richard A. Harlow Sam Ferguson Secretary Chairman 6/21/67.