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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-04-30MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administration Annex 523 Main "Street Huntington Beach, Calif. Wednesday, April 30, 1969 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Cook, Harlow BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: The Minutes of April 9 and April 16, 1969, were accepted as transcribed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-28 Applicant: Dwizht S. Wadsworth To permit :the installation of a steel patio top and steel posts on a corner lot approximately 6 inches from the lot line in lieu of the required 5 ft. rear and side yard setbacks. Located on the southwest corner of Melody Lane and Prelude Drive, in the R-1 Single Family Resi- dence District, and legally described as Lot 142, Tract 3670. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Wadsworth, applicant, addressed the Board and stated that the slab is already constructed. There being no further comment, 'the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY COOK TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-28 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The structure can be made to conform to the ordinance. 2. There is no justification for said request. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-25 ADDlicant: California Neon Products To permit the construction of free- standing pylon and attached signs having a total area of 188 sq. ft. within the 50 ft. setback in lieu of the maximum 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 property west of Magnolia St. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. George Burns, representing the ap- plicant, addressed the Board and gave his reasons for the request. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. It was noted by the Board that the sign proposed for construction on the side property line can be relocated in the center of the parcel and that the overall sign size was not in violation of the ordinance because it applies to signs that are attached to the building which is encroaching into the required setback according to the provi- sions of the ordinance A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE THAT PORTION OF THE REQUEST FOR SIGNS ATTACHED TO THE BUILDING AND DENY THAT PORTION OF THE REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT OF FREE-STANDING SIGN ON PROPERTY LINE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 4/30/69 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 30, 1969 Page 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-31 Applicant: Dr. Neil Friedman To allow a 10 ft. high slump stone fence to be constructed 6 ft. from the front property line in lieu of the required 15 ft. front yard set- back. Also to waive the required 5 ft. side yard setback and allow such fence to be constructed on the side property line. Located on the west side of Bolero Lane, 1/2 block from Finstierre Lane. Legally described as lot 54, Tract 5264. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dr. Friedman, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Dr. Friedman stated that he does not want to endanger the value of adja- cent property, and all he is asking for is permission to move the wall 3 feet toward the front property line. Ron Montgomery, Hunting- ton Harbour Corp., addressed the Board and informed Dr. Friedman that his plans will have to be submitted to the Huntington Harbour Architectural Board for review and ap- proval. Mr. Babbich, adjacent property owner submitted a letter of opposition signed by Richard Opdahl, Chairman of Huntington Harbour Property Owners Assoc. Don Hillman and Mrs. Hillman, 16832 Bolero Lane, addressed the Board and opposed the request. Also stating their opposition were Dr. and Mrs. Ralph De Nicola. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-31 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant failed to show a ;hardship. 2. Approval of said request could set a precedent for future requests. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-23 Applicant: Big Brake, Inc. and operation of an -auto ment, brake installation and sales and tire sales. District on the southwest Legal description on file the audience. To permit the construction service facility limited to wheel align - and sales, shock absorber installation Located in the C-4 Highway Commercial corner of Beach Blvd. and Aldrich St. in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to Frank Drake, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Mr. Drake stated that only 10 to 12 cars will be serviced a day and the required parking will be provided. It was noted that the applicant had not provided sufficient parking. Also that a water line and easement would have to be relocated. There being no -further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY COOK TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 69-23 WITH :THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: -2- 4/30/69 BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 30, 1969 Page 3 1. Aldrich St. and Beach Blvd. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State standards. Im- provements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, and sewer and water main extensions. 2. A bond shall be posted with Department of Public Works to guarantee installation of water facilities along Beach Blvd. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. Soil reports as required by the Department of Public Works and Building Department shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 7. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to speci- fications provided by the Fire Department. 8. Driveway widths shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer. 9. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 10. The water line and easement shall be relocated along the rear property line. 11. All requirements of Article 979 shall be complied with. 12. A revised plan incorporating the above changes shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to issuance of building permits. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. R. A. Harlow, Secretary Daniel McFarland, Chairman -3- 4/30/69 BZA