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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-05-21MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administration Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. Wednesday, May 21, 1969 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: McFarland, Cook, Palin None USE PERMIT NO. 69-28 Applicant: Joe Evans To permit the construction of a restaurant and required parking facilities in the C-4 High- way Commercial District. Located on the northwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Aldrich'St. Legally described as lots 11, 12, 13, 33 of Tract 417. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Stevens, owner of property, and Joe Evans, representing Mr. Stevens, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 69-28 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Beach Blvd. and Aldrich St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and State standards at the time the par- cel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights and fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 2. A bond shall be posted with the Department of Public Works to guarantee installation of water facilities along Beach Blvd. 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 assessment 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 in- stalled by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 9. 'Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 10. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said Plan shall be approved by the Planning Department. 11. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 12. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 13. Driveway widths and locations shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 5/21/69 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 21, 1969 Page 2 USE PERMIT NO. 69-29 Applicant: Surf Construction Co. To permit the construction of a 336 unit apartment complex on a 917 acre parcel of land in the R-3 Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the south side of Ellis Ave., 660 ft. to 990 ft. east of Beach Blvd. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-34 Applicant: Surf Construction Co. To permit the construction of carports at 110" setback on interior side property lines in lieu of the required 5 ft. setback in the R-3 Multiple Family Residence District. Location and legal description same as above. The hearing was opened to the audience on Use Permit No. 69-29 and Conditional Exception No. 69-34. Dick Croul, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Rev. De Lang questioned the construction of the wall on the east property line. Rev.DELang represents the church adjacent to this property. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 69-29 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Ellis Ave. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time the parcel is developed. Improve- ments shall include street trees, street signs, street lights and fire hydrants, 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 approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 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 in- stalled by the developer at locations and to specifica- tions 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. 10. All private streets shall meet the minimum standards for planned residential developments as adopted by the Plan- ning Commission. 11. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 12. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the east and west property line. 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. -2- 5/21/69 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 21, 1969 Page 3 13. There shall be no fence, structure, or landscaping constructed or maintained over 32 ft. high within a 10 ft. x 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of driveways 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. Driveway widths, locations and design shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer. 16. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.69-34 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. That an 8 ft.high maintenance free masonry wall shall be constructed on the east property line and that an 8 ft. high maintenance free masonry wall shall be con- structed on the west property line where such carports abut the property line. The developer may elect to reduce said wall to a 6 ft. height between the carports. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-33 Applicant: Jerry J. Galich To permit the construction of a carport as provided for by Section 9106 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the north side of Tenth Street approxi- mately 150 ft. west of Lake St. Legally described as lots 11 and 13 of Tract 910. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Galich, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The Acting Secre- tary informed the applicant the accessory building at rear of subject property could never be used as required parking for this use. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 69-33 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Section 9106 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 5/21/69 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 21, 1969 Page 4 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-35 Applicant: Rosil Co., Inc. To permit the placement of a freestanding identification sign having an area of 337 sq. ft. in lieu of the maximum 200 sq. ft. and a height of 53 ft. 6 inches in lieu of the maximum 50 ft. height allowable within the 50 ft. setback in the C-2 Community Business District. Located on the northwest corner of Warner Ave. and Golden West St. Legal description on file in the Planning Depart- ment Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Richard Cox, 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 MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-35 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The applicant shall comply with the 50 ft. height limit permitted in the district. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The City is processing a sign ordinance that will allow the sign area as requested. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-36 Applicant: Kavanauzh-Beard To permit the construction of an apartment building to within 8 ft. of the front property line in lieu of the required 10 ft. setback on lot No. 2, Tract 6650 in the R-3 Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the north side of LaMancha Circle and east side of Bardon Lane, west of Gothard St. The hearing was opened to the audience.. _ . - There was no one present to represent the applicant. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-36 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. In order for the applicant to construct units on Lot 2, Tract 6650 having a 10 ft. utility easement and because of the shape of such knuckle lot, it is a necessity that the structure be constructed with an 8 ft. front yard setback to maintain the required 5 ft. setback from such easement and other required setbacks. Such encroachment is only for a distance of 2 ft. and for a width of 5 ft. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 5/21/69 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 21, 1969 Page 5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-39 Applicant: Wm. Lyon Development Co. To permit the construction of fully ventilated carports within the interior of a 256 unit apart- ment complex in lieu of the required three fully enclosed sides in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the southeast corner -of Edwards St. and Warner Ave. Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Van Daele, 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 MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-39 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The applicant shall submit a revised plan to the Board for review prior to the issuance of building permits delineating required storage areas and a combination of landscaping and fencing at the ends of the open carports. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-31 Applicant: Wm. Lyon Development Co., Inc. To permit the construction of a 448 unit apartment complex on 18.23 acres of land within the R-3 Limited Multiple Family District. Located on the west side of Brookhurst St. approximately 600 ft. south of Hamilton Ave: Legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-40 Applicant: Wm. Lyon Development Co., Inc. To permit the construction of fully ventilated carports within the interior of a 448 unit apart- ment complex in lieu of the required three fully enclosed sides in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Location and legal description same as above. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Van Daele, representing the ap- plicant, addressed the Board. As there were numerous home owners present interested in this development, Mr. Van Daele made a presentation on the apartment complex, explaining the development and answering numerous questions. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that Conditional Exception No. 69-15 was appealed to the City Council for three story building and 110" setback of car- ports within this development. , Ronald Ritz, spokesman for the adjacent homeowners, objected to the three story units being so close to the R-1 homes. He suggested it would be more desirable to the homeowners if these particular units could be moved more toward the center of the development. They feel their pri- vacy would be infringed on, and that the transition could be improved on. Branton Bennett also voiced opposi- tion to the three story units so close to the single family residences, feeling they would lose their privacy. -5- 5/21/69 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 21, 1969 Page 6 Mr. Van Daele agreed with the homeowners to continue the item for a week so that an alternate plan might be submitted to see whether it would indeed be feasible to relocate the three story units. It was noted that present plans as submitted are well within the code of the City. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 69-31 and CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-40 TO THE MEET- ING OF MAY 28, 1969, TO GIVE THE APPLICANT TIME TO SUBMIT AN ALTERNATE PLAN FOR REVIEW. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. ames W. Pa in, cting Sec'y. DarlittittftaMan , Chairman -6- 5/21/69 BZA