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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-02-26MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administration Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. Wednesday, February 26, 1969 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Cook, Harlow BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-10 Applicant: Four Seasons Homes To permit the construction of a garage with 72 ft. setback entered directly from a street in lieu of the required 22 ft. setback. Located on the southwest corner of Cloudhaven Lane and Titan Lane approxi- mately 1020 ft. from center line of Bushard St. Legal de- scription on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no one to represent the applicant and there being no comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY COOK TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-10 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The house can be designed to fit on the lot. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-11 Applicant: Holm, Tait & Assoc., Inc. To permit construction of pump island canopies at 110" setback in lieu of the required five (5) ft. setback. Located northwest corner of Springdale St. and Warner Ave. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. David Powell, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-11 FOR THE REASONS: 1. It will allow the applicant to carry out the architec- tural theme of center. 2. The encroachment is only for a small triangular area located in the center of the canopy and it does not exceed eight feet in width. 3. The subject encroachment does not obstruct the view of adjacent property. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 2/26/69 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 26, 1969 Page 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-12 Applicant: Byron Lasky Co. To permit the construction of carports at 'loll setback on the south and rear exterior pro- perty lines in lieu of the 5 ft. setback and the construction of detached accessory buildings within 10 ft. of the front pro- perty line in lieu of the required 50 ft. front yard setback. Located east of Pacific Coast Highway, north of Warner Ave. 400 ft. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Sandy Schulman and Dan Stuart, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Ron Montgomery, representing Huntington Harbour Corp., was also present. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY COOK TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEP- TION NO. 69-12 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The carports along the lot line shall be. constructed of maintenance free masonry material. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The ordinance requiring a 50 ft. setback was not intended to cover this situation, therefore it is impractical. 2. The carports constructed along the side property line will serve as a physical separation from the adjacent commer- cial property. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSI- NESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. i WIM I R. A. Harlow, Secretary Da ie cFar a d, Chairman MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Administration Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. Wednesday, March 5, 1969 McFarland, Cook, Harlow None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 69-4 Applicant: R. M. Galloway & Assoc. To permit a model home complex and sales office in conjunction with a subdivision. Located on the east side of Brookhurst St. approximately 250 ft. north of Atlanta Ave. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. Ron Phillips, representing the appli- cant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY COOK TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 69-4 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A fire hydrant system shall be installed to Department of Public Works Standards, and Fire Department Standards. 2. Sidewalks shall be installed along Brookhurst St. to Department of Public Works Standards. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-4 ADDlicant: Milt Anderson To permit a division of land of a 26 acre parcel into two legal parcels. Located between Delaware Ave. and Beach Blvd. on the south side of Frank- fort St. Legal description on file in the Planning Depart- ment Office. Ralph Van Buskirk, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-4 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Frankfort St. and Delaware Ave. shall be dedicated to City Standards. 2. Frankfort St. and Delaware Ave. and Beach Blvd. shall be fully improved to City and/or State Standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time each parcel is developed. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time each parcel is de- veloped. 5. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be ap- proved by the Department of Public Works and Fire De- partment. -1- Wednesday, March 5, 1969 Page 2 6. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works Standards. 7. All buildings on.lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. - 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 9. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 10. A parcel map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to issuance of building permits. 11. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the con- ditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-13 Applicant: Silvio Thomas To permit construction of a room addition to within 7 ft. of the rear property line in lieu of the required 10 ft. rear yard setback. (The said property line is by definition the rear property line of the lot in question and the interior side property line of the adjacent property). Located onwest side of Dalehurst Circle approximately 200 ft. south of Garfield Ave. Legal descrip- tion on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Thomas addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-13 FOR THE REASONS: 1. The property in question is at a lower elevation where the rear yard abuts the adjacent property. 2. The lot line serves as a side lot line for the adjacent house and the house on that lot is only set back 5.5 ft. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 69-3 Applicant: Power. Inc. To permit the relocation of the free-standing identification sign within the Huntington Intercommunity Hospital complex. Also miscellaneous attached signs within the complex. Located on the southeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Newman Ave. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert McLean, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. -2- 3/5/69 Wednesday, March -15, 1969 Page 3 Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY COOK TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 69-3 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There will be no enlargement of the existing sign. 2. The proposed sign will conform to the new sign ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-5 Applicant: Fifth Avenue Realty Co. To permit construction of a 14.5 acre shopping center with a major department store and miscellaneous shops within the C4 Highway Commercial District. Located on the southwest corner of Brookhurst St. and Adams Ave. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. A letter was read by the Secretary from the applicant requesting a continuance of Use Permit No. 69-5 until the March 26, 1969, meeting. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY COOK TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE PERMIT NO. 69-5 TO THE MEETING OF MARCH 26, 1969, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-6 Applicant: Holm, Tait & Assoc., Inc. To permit construction of a service station and customary canopies in the C4 Highway Commer- cial District. Located at the southeast corner of Brook- hurst St. and Hamilton Ave. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Tom Turner and Hill Warren, represent- ing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK AND SECONDED BY .MCFARLAND TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 69-6 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Brookhurst St. and Hamilton Ave. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions, and relocation of the traffic signal. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. -3- 3/5/69 Minutes: Wednesday, March 5, 1969 Page 4 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 4. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be ap- proved by the Department of Public Works and Fire De- partment. 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. Soil reports, as required by the Building Department, shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. No structures, other than those ;shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 9. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 10. A Division of Land application, separating this parcel from the remaining property held under the same owner- ship, shall be filed ;with the City, approved and re- corded prior to framing inspection. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-7 Applicant: H. V. Smith To permit construction of a mobile home park and accessory uses on 17.04 acres of land in the R5 Office Professional District. Located on the south side of Garfield Ave., 275 ft. west of Brookhurst St. Legal description on file in the"Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Hal Raab, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. meet, the hearing was closed. There being no further com- Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 69-7 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Garfield Ave. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main exten- sions. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 3. The method of sewage disposal shall be approved ,by the Department of Public Works. 4. The water and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. Easements for drainage, utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works Standards. 6. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 7. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Con- trol District Standards and City. Standards. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 9. Soil reports as required by the Department of Public Works and the Building Department shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. -4- 3/5/69 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 5, 1969 Page 5 10. All utilities shall be installed underground. 11. A lighting system shall be installed within the pro- ject equal in illumination to lighting on public streets. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval. 12. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 13. A masonry wall shall be constructed along all property lines. The height of said wall shall be such that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. The wall along Garfield Ave. shall be constructed within the right-of-way. The wall design and landscaping plan along Garfield Ave. shall be approved by the Planning Department. 14. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 15. The driveway intersection with Garfield Ave. shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer. 16. A revised plan, incorporating the above changes and showing the --four :additional spaces along the south end of the recreation area shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This is a permitted use in the R5 zone. 2. The property was rezoned with the intent of developing a trailer park. 3. The use is compatible with the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-8 Applicant: Robert L. Stellrecht To permit construction of an 80 unit apartment complex on 4.08 acres of land in the R2 Two Family Residence District. Located 300 ft. north of Warner Ave. approximately 680 ft. east of the centerline of Gothard St. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Stellrecht addressed the Board and answered various questions regarding off-street parking, street widths and -distance between buildings. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW .AND SECONDED BY COOK TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 69-8 TO MARCH 12, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO REVISE THE PLAN TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 3/5/69 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 5, 1969 Page 6 PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 69-4 Applicant: Huntington Marina Assoc. To permit construction of four (4) carports in addition to the carports provided in a previously approved condominium development. Located on the south side of Mariner Dr. Mariner Dr. intereects Pacific Coast Highway at west end. East end of Mariner Dr. dead ends at private street approximately 1080 ft. from Pacific Coast Highway. Legal description on file in:the Planning Department Office. the audience. The hearing was opened to Robert E. Patterson, re- presenting the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 69-4 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:` 1. The 20 ft. wide drives adjacent to the proposed car- ports shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 14 ft. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: Cook, Harlow COUNTY VARIANCE 6215 Applicant: Richard Olshausen The Board reviewed the County Variance which was submitted by the Orange County Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO RECOMMEND THAT: 1. Off-street parking conform to established standards and that excessive curb cuts -not be allowed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Cook, Harlow THERE BEING BUSINESS, THE MEETING NO"FURTHER WAS ADJOURNED. c A. 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