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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-01-31MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS U. S. National Bank Building Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, January 31, 1968 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: John Mandrell, Sam Ferguson, Richard Harlow. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 67-29 Applicant: Robert Stellrecht To allow a division of land into 5 separate parcels located on the northeast corner of "B" Street and Blaylock Drive. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Board reviewed the proposed division of land. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 67-29 UNTIL FEBRUARY 7, 1968. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-1 Applicant: Ralph Blankenship To allow a garage, which is entered directly from the street, to be set back 20' - 8" from the front property line, in deviation to the required 22' setback. Located at 10121 Merrimac Drive and legally described as Lot No. 40 of Tract No. 4816. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ralph Blankenship, the applicant, addressed the Board, and explained the proposal. He stated that the existing garage is set back 2014". It was noted by the Board that houses in the surrounding area all have a 20' setback to garages. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Further Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-1 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Page No. 2 Board of Zoning Adjustments CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-3 Applicant: Arthur F. Adams, DDS To allow construction of a medical and professional facility having 47 off-street parking spaces as shown on Scheme #1 or 50 off-street parking spaces as shown on Scheme #2, both of which are in deviation to the required 61 off-street parking spaces. Located on the north side of Atlanta Avenue, 150, east of the intersection of Atlanta and Brookhurst Street. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dave Cross, Architect, representing the applicant, explained the reasons for the proposed request. He stated that the proposed building was designed under the ordinance which required one parking space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area. He further explained that while the plans were being prepared, an ordinance requir- ing increased parking was enacted. Mr. Cross further stated that this pro- ject will cost approximately $300,000, which requires four to six months to prepare the working drawings; therefore, the increased parking would require complete redesign of the building. He felt that this would prove sufficient hardship on the applicant. It was also noted by Mr. Adams that the owners tried to acquire additional property when informed of the revised parking requirements, but were unsuccessful. The Board members reviewed the differences of Scheme #1 and Scheme #2 and asked Mr. Adams various ques- tions. It was the consensus of the Board that Scheme #1 provided more landscaping, which would be a better layout. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Further Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-3, SCHEME #1, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Scheme #1 has more landscaping and better separation from the abutting residential property. 2.. Scheme #2 gains 3 parking spaces, but looses aesthetic advantages. It causes a one-way drive and has parking adjacent to residences. 3. The architect contacted the Building Department prior to new ordinance taking effect and was not aware of the proposed changes. 4. The property owners have attempted to acquire adjacent property but were unsuccessful. 5. Working drawings which take 4-6 months to draw have been prepared as have leasing and financial arrangements been made. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 1/31/68 Page No. 3 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, January,31, 1968 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-4 Applicant: Walter W. Sant To allow an addition to a dwelling to be constructed to within 10 ft. of the rear property line causing a reduction of the required 900 sq. ft. of open space in the rear yard area. Located at 9141 Regatta Drive, Huntington Beach and legally described as Lot 85 of Tract No. 5201. The hearing was opened to the audience. Walter Sant, the applicant, addressed the Board, and explained the proposal. It was noted by the Board that it would be against the Planning Commission's Policy to grant a reduction of the rear yard, unless an undue hardship is proven. hearing was closed. There being no other comment, the Further Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-4 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The applicant failed to show sufficient hardship. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 68-3 Applicant: Chrysler Realty Corp. To allow an expansion of an existing automobile_dealership-for:the-purpose and'idisplay of -new and used vehicles in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located on the west side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 220 ft.+ from the south line of Heil Avenue. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Shea, abutting property owner, addressed the, Board;. and stated. her: objections: to- the- request. She stated that the lights in the display area were directed towards the abutting residential property. Mr. Ed Turhall and Mr. Able, repre- senting Chrysler Realty Corporation, answered various questions asked by Mrs. Shea pertaining to the operation of-.the;business and also the lighting system. It was noted by the Board that the 3% landscaping required by ordinance should be provided. The suggested conditions of approval were reviewed and discussed. hearing was closed. There being no other comment, the -3- Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, January 31, 1968 A MOTION WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 68-3 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Beach Boulevard shall be fully improved to State Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street lights, and street signs. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 4. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District Standards. 5. All utilities shall be installed underground. 6. The water,,sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 7. Lighting shall be directed away from abutting residential property. 8. Three percent of the site shall be landscaped and a plan showing such landscaping shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. 9. The sidewalk along Heil Avenue shall be completed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-2 Applicant: Chrysler Realty Corp To allow storage and/or display of automobiles within the front 50 ft. setback area in the C-4 Highway Commer- cial District. LocatTd on the west side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 555 ft.- from the south line of Heil Avenue. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. The Chairman noted that the Planning Commis- sion approved the proposed code amendment allowing storage of merchandise within the setback area on January 16, 1968. He also stated that the Planning Commission recommended to the Board that they continue the proposed requests until a final decision is made by the City Council on February 5, 1968. A MOTION WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-2 UNTIL FEBRUARY 7, 1968. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Harlow. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. ar ar ow Sam Ferguson Secretary Chairman -4- 1/31/68