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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-04-09MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administration Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. Wednesday, April 9, 1969 BOARD MEMBERS _PRESENT: McFarland, Cook, Harlow BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 69-18 Applicant: Fredricks Development Corp. To permit the construction of a 130 unit apartment complex on a 3.94 acre parcel of land in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the west side of Bolsa Chica St. approximately 600 ft. south of Warner Ave. Legal description on file in the Plan- ning Department Office. . IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-27 Applicant: Fredricks Development Corp. To permit the construction of detached carports at 110" setback in lieu of the required 5 ft. setback. Located on the west side of Bolsa Chica St. approximately 600 ft. south of Warner Ave. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Don Severa, architect, represent- ing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the re- quest. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed regard- ing driveway widths, fencing and the location of the carports along the freeway. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 69-18 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Bolsa Chica St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights and fire hydrants and sewer and water main extensions. 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 water, sewer, and fire hydrant --'system shall be ap- proved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Depart- ment. 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district. 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. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifi- cations provided by the Fire Department. 9. A lighting system shall be installed within the project equal in illumination to lighting on public streets. A lighting plan shall be -submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval. -1- 4/9/69 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 9, 1969 Page 2 10. All private streets or driveways shall meet the minimum standards for planned residential developments as adopted by the Planning Commission. 11. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 12. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 13. There shall be no fence, structure, or landscaping con- structed or maintained over 32 feet high within a 10 ft. x 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of drive- ways and streets or within a 25 ft. x 25 ft. triangular area at the intersection of streets. 14. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 15. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 16. A 6 ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the north and southwest property lines for separation purposes; or, carports may be placed along the common property line with the freeway to satisfy this re- quirement.: , 17. 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 recorded. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY COOK TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEP- TION NO. 69-27 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The carport wall having a 110" setback shall be of mainten- ance free decorative masonry construction. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This request.is permitted in the R-3 zone and the applicant is complying with local ordinances. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None - THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-25 Applicant: California Neon Products To permit the construction of freestanding pylon and attached signs having a total area of 188 sq. ft. within the 50 ft. setback in lieu of the maxi- mum 137 sq. ft. Also to permit the construction of a pylon sign at property line in lieu of the required 20 ft. setback. Located on the north side of Warner Ave. It is the second pro- perty west of Magnolia St. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Zeitvogel, representing' the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that the portion of the request for the detached sign is not in violation of the ordinance inasmuch as the detached pylon sign of 64 sq. ft. complies with such ordinance; also, the remaining sign area attached to the building is not subject to the sign area -2- 4/9/69 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 9, 1969 Page 3 requirements for signs within the required setback as the building was constructed according to the site angle en- croachment. Board discussion was held regarding the relationship of this sign proposed for construction on the side property line to the signs on the abutting -service station. It was the consensus of the Board to continue this item to the next regular meeting to allow time to study this request and how it will relate to the ex- isting service station on the abutting property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-25 TO APRIL 16, 1969, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-24 ADDlicant: California Neon Products To permit the construction of free- standing pylon and attached signs having a total of 188 sq. ft. of area within the 50 ft. setback in lieu of the maxi- mum 150 sq. ft. Also to permit detached signs at property line in lieu of the required 20 ft. setback. Located on the east side of Beach Blvd. and Ellis Ave. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. McMurry and Mrs. Evans, abutting property owners expressed their concern over the location of the sign proposed for construction along the side property line. It was noted that the sign should not exceedl ft. in height and that a 6 ft. high fence or wall could be built along the east property line out to Ellis Ave. It was also noted that the sign as proposed would be less of an obstruction to their property than a fence. It was further noted that the portion of the request for the detached sign is not in violation of the ordinance inasmuch as the detached pylon sign of 64 sq. ft. complies with such ordinance; also, the remaining sign area attached to the building is not subject to the sign area requirements for signs within the required setback as the building was constructed according to the site angle encroach- ment. Board discussion was held with the applicant and the abutting property owner which resulted in an agreement to allow the sign to be constructed along the side property line. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.69-24 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The sign proposed for construction along the side property line shall be set back 40 ft. from Ellis Avenue. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant could construct a wall along the property line and attach a sign upon it in conformance to the Huntington Beach Ordinance; however, the abutting property owner desires to maintain exposure of her property. -3- 4/9/69 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 9, 1969 Page :4 2. It was agreed by both the applicant and abutting property owner to allow the sign on the property line provided it maintains a 46 ft. setback from Ellis Ave. 3. That portion of the request for the detached sign is not in violation of the ordinance inasmuch as the detached pylon sign of 64 sq. ft. complies with such ordinance. 4. The remaining sign area attached to the building is not subject to the sign area requirements for signs within the required setback as the building was constructed according to the site angle encroachment provisions of the ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-26 Applicant: Charles D. Spurrier To permit the construction of a room addition to within S ft. 4 in. of the rear property line in lieu of the required 10 ft. rear yard setback. Located on the south side of intersection of Shelly Dr. & Fieldston Lane. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. The applicant addressed the Board and explained the proposal. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY COOK TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-26 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The lot is an irregular shaped lot. 2. The encroachment only occurs at the corner of the house. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. C NJ R. A. ar ow, Secretary Danie McFar an airman -4- 4/9/69 BZA